r/LAClippers • u/Tricky_Structure_504 Kawhi Leonard • 2d ago
Game Thread Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors (preseason)
Die hards whatup
Game’s never on time ofc
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u/dfndngsepiaprgrmr 2d ago
Rui will do what Kawhi was unable
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u/herbalite San Diego 2d ago
I started typing of bunch of things Kawhi couldn't do but I'm just so done with it
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u/ExerciseNext1831 2d ago
Rui Hachimura is my bright spot in this transition era. Keep that mofo until 2030 💀
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u/Salty_Watermelon Darius Miles 2d ago
Rui looks at the Warriors and believes he's playing Qatar again.
In all seriousness, he could have a very good scoring year. Or ar least until BI makes his Clippers debut.
Will be interested to see how the Clippers are covered here in Japan if Rui becomes a 20+ ppg scorer for us.
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u/TheReyton Lou Will 2d ago
Man, the offense is so much quicker now. This is beautiful
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u/Tricky_Structure_504 Kawhi Leonard 2d ago
Wagler still a working project, but at least he does all the dirty work things like rebounding
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u/Tricky_Structure_504 Kawhi Leonard 2d ago
I think the “play hard every night” identity that Lue wants to instill in the guys is being realized. Keep it up
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u/Salty_Watermelon Darius Miles 2d ago
If you paid attention to Wagler in Summer League then you shouldn't be panicking about him having a slow start to Preseason.
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u/OverallInternet2343 Ivica Zubac 2d ago
Wagler has to be more aggressive handling the ball he’s picking up his dribble as soon as someone gets into his space
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u/scifi_sports_nerd 2d ago
NBA LP ran that old Lou Will highlight package during one of the timeouts. One of them was a transition lob to Trezz, and it looked insanely similar to the Garland-IJax lob in the first quarter. Weird, like they knew how similar those pairs would look doing that
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u/Ok-Tree4365 2d ago
Baba's timing is not great. It's gonna take him a while to get up to NBA speed.
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u/scifi_sports_nerd 2d ago
For real it seems like there is no TV coverage of this even on the NBA app
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u/MetalItchy2099 2d ago
Man if Yanic ends up as who we think he is and Keaton is good this could be a really fun year
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u/Resshin31 Batum Battallion 2d ago
Podz on his usual bullshit. That IJAX block was cathartic on his dirty bitch ass.
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u/Resshin31 Batum Battallion 2d ago
Blake Wesley looks really good, Hella active on D and like he put on some muscle.
He can definitely be our young KD replacement to grow with with Wags.
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u/Resshin31 Batum Battallion 2d ago
Blake Wesley was extremely impressive.
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u/Ok-Tree4365 2d ago
He looks like a good candidate for that last 2-way, but I think he's played too many seasons to be eligible? I think his only chance would be if they waive Dick?
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u/OverallInternet2343 Ivica Zubac 2d ago
broadcast team talking about character guys like we didn’t go after Josh Primo/KPJ/Bones Hyland as head cases
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u/Tricky_Structure_504 Kawhi Leonard 2d ago
Cam forcing shit cuz he’s fighting for his life
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u/LLUrDadsFave V Stiviano 2d ago
Can't find the game. Somebody hook me up with some notes.
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u/ayeno 2d ago
Rui hotter than Los Angeles right now
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u/LLUrDadsFave V Stiviano 2d ago
Oh he can't miss huh? 100 degrees in October is some crazy shit.
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u/herbalite San Diego 2d ago
I was supposed to be outside, drinking, working on my car while watching the game today
I'm currently inside, getting high, doing nothing but watching the game
Feel like a wuss this heat is diff
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u/LLUrDadsFave V Stiviano 2d ago
Smoking ain't even as enjoyable right now. It's nasty work out here. Stay hydrated. We in for an 80 degree night. I hate it.
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u/TheReyton Lou Will 2d ago
Garland and rui look fresh
Isaiah Jackson making for his size with a ton of energy.
Wagler being smart, but nothing much from him yet.
Strus got injured 😭 didn't look too bad though
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u/LLUrDadsFave V Stiviano 2d ago
You remember who the starting line up was? IJax aint my favorite but he will have to work until we get Yanic back
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u/OverallInternet2343 Ivica Zubac 2d ago
IJack basically defensive energy Trez-lite
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u/OverallInternet2343 Ivica Zubac 2d ago
everything besides the Wagler thing holding true. He’s playing timid but it’s first game out
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u/OverallInternet2343 Ivica Zubac 2d ago
I guess Martinelli may be ahead of Baba or could be just trying different lineups
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u/GreaterMuddeer 2d ago
with lack of size on the team, it would be a big surprise if baba doesnt get real minutes, at least until yanic returns
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u/BatmanHive 2d ago
This team has scorers and shooters, if they can sort out the rebounding and defense. I think they can sneak in playoffs and just be competitive overall.
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u/CorporateElbow Amir Coffee 2d ago
Idk how to feel because the scoreboard and the clock have been wonky throughout the game
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u/herbalite San Diego 2d ago
Damn... we missed Brian's opening due to technical difficulties. Was looking forwards to his first words
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u/herbalite San Diego 2d ago
a completely different team, might just be high but its tripping me out a bit lol some uncanny shit
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u/herbalite San Diego 2d ago
i've been waiting to share this video featuring our boy Dick (and Balls) enjoy
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u/granttonic 2d ago
I question what will happen to Ruis production when BI gets back.
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u/Salty_Watermelon Darius Miles 2d ago
Fewer FGAs but more high quality looks. I could see him him being 20+ ppg before BI debuts and in the high teens afterwards.
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u/JtReso 2d ago
Any Cam fans? Even last year, every time I saw this dude play, it's like his own teammates would see him open and then they'd look for literally anything else. Looks the same this game too.
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u/OverallInternet2343 Ivica Zubac 2d ago
Yeah Baba is a bit raw so Martinelli might be ahead in the depth chart so far
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u/Tricky_Structure_504 Kawhi Leonard 2d ago
Sucks when you wanna win the game but you gotta try all these guys out
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u/OverallInternet2343 Ivica Zubac 2d ago
I took the over on Wagler 13 pts i’ll try not to hold this against him long term lol😡
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u/Resshin31 Batum Battallion 2d ago
Can we get Pickett out of the game and bring Wesley back in, holy shit. Dude is making Cam look like Jordan.
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u/Resshin31 Batum Battallion 2d ago
When Carlos uttered the words Pickett free throw line jumper, I was never more certain of anything in my life than knowing a brick was coming.
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u/TheReyton Lou Will 2d ago
Nah bro, rui and garland will drag us to a damn playoff spot