Thunder beat Clippers 108-101
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101, giving Aday Mara the Spanish derby win over Baba Miller.
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Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101, giving Aday Mara the Spanish derby win over Baba Miller.
Darius Garland and the Clippers had trouble holding on to the ball in Friday's game against the Lakers, and the team itself admitted it did not play smart.
Rui Hachimura, who joined the Clippers in the offseason, was greeted warmly by Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic ahead of the game. The Lakers beat the Clippers.
Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler combined for 50 points, making 20 of 27 shots, as the Lakers came back to beat the Clippers after the game was tied at halftime.
Austin Reaves delivered a strong performance as the Lakers beat the Clippers, while Luka Doncic struggled. Reaves was re-signed to a significant offseason deal.
The forward, who signed a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers this summer, returned to Crypto.com Arena and briefly went the wrong way in the visitors' locker room.
After more than three seasons with the Lakers, Rui Hachimura now plays for the Clippers and is looking forward to facing his former team.
The Clippers started the 2026-27 season by beating the Kings 121-96 on Opening Night. Head coach Tyronn Lue dedicated the victory to owner Steve Ballmer.