Lakers vs Clippers Highlights: It was Lakers vs Clippers on the NBA Opening Night. The match LA Lakers vs Clippers was won by the Clippers 116-109.
Clippers take it over after a wonderful Championship Ring Ceremony for the LA Lakers’ players. The game started with Adam Silver giving a speech and promising that the Ring Ceremony will happen again with the fans around.
The Rings were presented virtually to the players by their families in a very emotional Staples Center.
The Clippers scored 39 points in just the 1st quarter and led the game by 20 points. The Lakers did comeback in the 2nd quarter scoring 35 points to cut the double-digit deficit as they trailed by only 2 points at half-time.
New signings Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell both secured a double-double on their debuts. The second-half was a different game for Paul George as he started with a 6/6 FG% and scored 15 points.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis scored 40 points for the Lakers.
George and Leonard retained the double-digit lead to defeat the Lakers in the first game of the NBA 2020-21 season.
Paul George’s 4-point play
This time it’s a 4-point play for PG13… He’s got 31! #KiaTipOff20 @LAClippers 109@Lakers 94
5 minutes remaining on TNT pic.twitter.com/PgNYLFrUMe
— NBA (@NBA) December 23, 2020
Debutant Dennis Schroder scored a double-double
#TripleDoubleWatch for Dennis Schroder in his @Lakers debut with 14 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST. #KiaTipOff20
Watch on TNT pic.twitter.com/HqGHBCzpIE
— NBA (@NBA) December 23, 2020
Lakers vs Clippers Stats
Points leaders
Paul George led the Clippers in scoring. He scored 33 points with an impressive 13/18 FG. He converted both of his free throws.
For the Lakers, it was LeBron James who scored 22 points with a 7/17 FG. He converted 5/7 of his free throws.
Assists leaders
Nicolas Batum dished out 6 assists in 28 minutes for the Clippers. He had only 1 turnover.
Dennis Schroder grabbed 8 assists in 28 minutes with only 1 turnover.
Rebounds leaders
Paul George grabbed 6 boards for the Clippers.
Dennis Schroder had 12 rebounds, 1 of which was an offensive rebound.
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10:55 A.M.
Clippers grab 3 back-to-back offensive rebounds. They lead 109-94 with 5 minutes to go in the math.
10:48 A.M.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope looks to be in some pain as he holds his calf and walks off the court. Lakers call time out, Clippers lead 101-92 with 7 minutes to go.
10:45 A.M.
Beverly given a violation for entering the painted area during LeBron’s free throw
10:30 A.M.
4th Quarter starts; Clippers lead 89-78 on the NBA Opening Night LIVE
10:05 A.M.
Lakers trail by 3 points as they call a timeout. It is Clippers 71-68 Lakers
10:00 A.M.
3rd quarter starts, Lakers keep their foot on the accelerator after reducing the double-digit deficit. They trail by 4 points
09:40 A.M.
Lakers cut the double-digit deficit to trail only by 2 against the Clippers at half time on the NBA opening night.
09:35 A.M.
Rob Pelinka uses his challenge to overturn the referee’s call and give Ibaka the defensive foul
09:30 A.M.
Lakers cut the lead to 11 with 5 minutes remaining in the 2nd quarter. Clippers lead 41-30
09:10 A.M.
2nd quarter starts, Clippers lead 41-20
09:05 A.M.
LA Clippers lead by 20 points in the 1st quarter.
08:50 A.M.
Montrezl Harrell checks in for Marc Gasol as he gets 2 early fouls.
08:45 A.M.
Lakers take their 1st timeout of the game as they trail by 11, 5 minutes into the 1st quarter.
08:38 A.M.
Anthony Davis wins the jump ball as NBA opening night tips off.
08:33 A.M.
LA Lakers’ players with their Championship rings
That’s some serious bling! 💍 pic.twitter.com/fgyfoSDKZc
— NBA (@NBA) December 23, 2020
08:30 A.M.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis with their Championship Rings
Throw those rings up!!! pic.twitter.com/CVChc33QtU
— #RingerNBA (@ringernba) December 23, 2020
08:20 A.M.
LeBron James receiving his 4th Championship Ring
Anthony Davis and LeBron James with the ring 💍 everyone deserves it#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/HgU9e0L5bi
— TheBigBoss (@TheFirstBigBoss) December 23, 2020
08:17 A.M.
LeBron James’ foundation ‘I PROMISE’ congratulates him on his 4th ring
💍 @KingJames‘ family and @IPROMISESchool students present him with his 2019-20 championship ring! @Lakers x #KiaTipOff20 pic.twitter.com/bmZUJDz1qB
— NBA (@NBA) December 23, 2020
The LA Lakers Championship Ring
The Lakers championship ring. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/EsUFi7LyM9
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) December 23, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo congratulates his brother
Not Giannis presenting Kostas with his championship ring 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/DcZk4PdxbE
— #RingerNBA (@ringernba) December 23, 2020
LA Lakers Championship Ring Ceremony
Excited for ring night 😁 pic.twitter.com/CWrabcOAOA
— #RingerNBA (@ringernba) December 23, 2020
LA Lakers will have Championship Ring Ceremony but won’t unveil 2020 title banner
Lakers won’t unveil their 2020 title banner until fans are allowed to return to Staples Center, per @mcten
Instead, there will be black cloak covering the banner for opening night with the message, “Stay tuned, Lakers family.”
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NBA 2020-21 Schedule: The tentative NBA schedule calendar for the 2020-21 season:
• Dec. 11-19, 2020: Preseason games
• Dec. 22, 2020 – March 4, 2021: First Half of regular season
• March 5-10, 2021: All-Star break
• March 11 – May 16, 2021: Second Half of regular season
• May 18-21, 2021: Play-In Tournament
• May 22 – July 22, 2021: 2021 NBA Playoffs