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You didn’t even have to watch the NBA Opening Night schedule to find out what the game would be like late in the game. There was no way the league would pass up the opportunity to face the Lakers and Clippers in Los Angeles.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the New Lakers begin their quest for back-to-back titles on Tuesday. After leaving the NBA ‘bubble’ with the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the Lakers rebuilt their roster and signed both James and Davis to new contracts, putting them in position to be a contender for years. to come up. Unsurprisingly, they enter the season as championship favorites.
However, the Clippers remain a threat. The visual of the Clippers leaving the floor after losing a 3-1 lead to the Nuggets in the 2020 NBA Playoffs may linger for many fans, but coach Tyronn Lue, who replaced Doc Rivers this last offseason, knows he has a talented group. capable of doing a deep run in the playoffs.
Which team will win the last battle for LA? Sporting News follows live score updates and highlights from Lakers vs. Clippers. Follow for the full NBA results Opening night.
MORE: Sporting News predictions for the NBA 2020-21 season
Lakers vs Clippers score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | T4 | Goal | |
| Lakers | 19 | 35 | 24 | – | 78 |
| Clippers | 39 | 17 | 33 | – | 89 |
Lakers vs Clippers live updates, highlights
(All Eastern hours)
12:25 – Paul George is ON FIRE. He has up to 31 points on 12 of 17 shots.
12:20 – Good news: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is back on the court. He took a hard hit on a screen from Ivica Zubac, but he’s not drinking anymore.
12:15 – Oh oh. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is back on the bench. He seems to grab his lower left leg.
12:10 – This classic LeBron James spinning motion is a thing of beauty.
End of third quarter: Clippers 89, Lakers 78
12h00 – Paul George won 10 consecutive points and pushed the Clippers’ lead to 11 before the last quarter. George and Kawhi Leonard each have 22 points.
11:50 p.m. – If Patrick Beverley tells you to dispute the appeal, you probably shouldn’t dispute that appeal.
11:40 p.m. – A difficult start for Lakers center Marc Gasol, who did not shoot in 12 minutes of action. He left the match after catching his fifth foul.
11:35 p.m. – Insert the mandatory comment for year 18.
Halftime: Clippers 56, Lakers 54
11:15 p.m. – Well, that 20 point cushion was gone in a hurry. (Go ahead. Make your Clippers jokes.)
11 p.m. – Kawhi Leonard is familiar with the circle button.
10:55 p.m. – Hey, there is an offense! Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished a 10-0 Lakers run with a 3-pointer, forcing Clippers coach Tyronn Lue to request a time-out.
10:50 p.m. – Both teams have been a bit sloppy with the ball so far. The Lakers and Clippers combined for 20 turnovers, and there are still six minutes left in the first half.
End of first quarter: Clippers 39, Lakers 19
10:35 p.m. – The Clippers are preparing a lethargic Lakers defense. They shot 70 percent from the field and 50 percent from the 3-point range in the first quarter.
22:25 – A hot start for Serge Ibaka. The great Clippers man has made three of his first four field goal attempts and leads all scorers with eight points.
10:15 p.m. – Anthony Davis … still good at basketball.
10:10 p.m. – Here we go again. Clippers goalkeeper Patrick Beverley scores the opening bucket of the game.
9.45 p.m. – The Lakers are getting their 2020 NBA Championship rings. Look at the size of that bad boy.
9:20 p.m. – Speaking of newbies, here’s the lineup for Tyronn Lue’s opening night.
Clippers Starters, by Ty Lue:
Serge Ibaka
Nicolas batum
Kawhi leonard
Paul George
Patrick beverley– Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) December 23, 2020
9:10 p.m. – Dennis Schroder wanted to be the Lakers’ starting goalie. Frank Vogel made his wish come true.
The Lakers will start last season’s sixth man of the year finalist Dennis Schroder at the point guard when the season opens tonight against the Clippers, sources have told ESPN.
– Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 23, 2020
Lakers vs Clippers start time
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: TNT
- Direct: Watch TNT
Clippers vs Lakers is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 22. The game will be played at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Lakers announced in November that games at Staples Center would be held without fans “until further notice.”
NBA 2020 Calendar
Tuesday 22 December
| Game | Time (ET) | National television |
| Warriors Against Nets | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| Clippers vs. Lakers | 22 hours | TNT |
Wednesday 23 December
| Game | Time (ET) | National television |
| Hornets vs. Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | – |
| Knicks vs. Pacers | 7 p.m. | – |
| Heat vs magic | 7 p.m. | – |
| Magicians vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | – |
| Bucks vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Pelicans vs. raptors | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Hawks vs Bulls | 8 p.m. | – |
| Thunder against Rockets | 8 p.m. | – |
| Spurs vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | – |
| Pistons vs. Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | – |
| Kings vs. Nuggets | 9 p.m. | – |
| Jazz vs. Trail Blazers | 22 hours | – |
| Mavericks vs Suns | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Friday December 25 (Christmas Day)
| Game | Time (ET) | National television |
| Pelicans against heat | Noon | ESPN |
| Warriors vs. Bucks | 2:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Nets vs. Celtics | 5 p.m. | ABC |
| Mavericks vs. Lakers | 8 p.m. | ABC / ESPN |
| Clippers vs Nuggets | 10:30 p.m. | ABC |
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