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| 2012/2013 NBA Preseason | ||
|---|---|---|
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| October 24th, 2012, 7:30 PM | ||
| STAPLES Center | ||
| Prime Ticket, NBA-TV, KFWB 980 AM |
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| Probable Starters | ||
| PG | Steve Nash | |
| Willie Green | SG | Jodie Meeks |
| Caron Butler | SF | Metta World Peace |
| Blake Griffin | PF | Pau Gasol |
| DeAndre Jordan | C | Robert Sacre |
| Advanced Stats (2011/2012) | ||
| 89.2 (27th of 30) | Pace | 90.5 (20th of 30) |
| 108.5 (4th of 30) | ORtg | 106.0 (10th of 30) |
| 105.7 (18th of 30) | DRtg | 104.4 (13th of 30) |
| Injuries | ||
| Chauncey Billups (Achilles surgery) out | Kobe Bryant (foot) out | |
| Trey Thompkins (knee) out | Dwight Howard (back) doubtful | |
| Lamar Odom (knees) out | Earl Clark (groin) out | |
| Grant Hill (knee) out | ||
Kobe and Howard are out for the Lakers, and Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro has countered by resting Chris Paul and Jamal Crawford in addition to the injured Clippers. We still get to see Griffin and Gasol renew their battle, and no Paul means lots of Bledsoe which can be fun. Unfortunately no Paul and no Crawford means Willie Green and/or Hank Thorns playing backup point guard so expect Bledsoe to play huge minutes. Just as well: Nash will be a great test for him.
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