Listen, if last season proved anything, it’s not to overreact to opening night or even the regular season. For the second year in a row, the Clippers defeated the Lakers in the teams’ first game, riding a hot night from Paul George to a 116–109 win. The Clips raced out to a big lead in the first half before the Lakers closed the gap. But George was too good down the stretch, and the Lakers never really threatened in the final few minutes. With the caveat that this regular season is going to be one of the strangest in NBA history—yes, even after the last one—and that things can change immensely between now and whenever the playoffs happen, here are three thoughts on the first Clippers-Lakers matchup of the season.
Paul George's Hot Hand Pushes Clippers Over Lakers in Season Opener
