Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer
For this week’s CT Sports pick of the week, I have the Los Angeles Clippers defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the Los Angeles’ teams first matchup of the season on Thursday, Oct. 20.
The Clippers went into the season regarded as one of the most all around balanced teams in the league, but it added some pieces which include former NBA All-Star John Wall, as well as a rotational center in Moses Brown, according to CBS Sports.
The Lakers added some pieces by signing Dennis Schröder and Patrick Beverley, according to CBS Sports. These additions will add more depth to the lineup for sure, but it doesn’t change their defensive liabilities and overall guard play by a significant margin.
While the Lakers have LeBron James and a potentially healthy Anthony Davis, their struggles on the offensive boards and guard play with Russell Westbrook will be hard to cover up. Davis and James will have to play at a high level on both sides of the floor, and with James’s age and Davis’s health issues, I do not know if that is possible.
The Clippers were able to sweep the Lakers in the regular season last year, according to the NBA. This was without Kawhi Leonard the entire season.
The Clippers should be able to handle the Lakers with a healthy Leonard and Paul George, along with a well-balanced roster.
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