Clippers vs Lakers: Christmas special LA clash as LeBron and Kawhi go head-to-head

Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers will lock horns on Thursday, December 26, 6:30 AM IST (Wednesday, December 25 5:00 PM PST). match will take place at  Staples Center in Los Angeles, USA. Clippers have won 22 and lost 10 games, while Lakers have won 24 and lost 6 games. Clippers defeated Lakers during opening game in  NBA 2019-20 season. 

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Clippers vs Lakers: Who will emerge victorious in West?

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers

Kawhi Leonard is currently Clippers' best performer with an aver of 25.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists. Paul George follows with a 24.2 aver. Lou Williams has an aver of 19.5 points per game, while Montrezl Harrell has an aver of 19. Clippers lost ir last game to Oklahoma City Thunder 118-112, where Williams scored team-high 22 points. Clippers have an aver of 35.6% of three-pointers made per game, with Lou Williams ranking second on league leaders for three-pointers made (3.8 pg). 

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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Davis is currently leading Lakers with an aver of 27.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. LeBron James follows with an aver of 25.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and career-high 10.6 assists per game. Kyle Kuzma also has an 11.3 ppg aver. Though Lakers have lost ir last three games, y are still leading Western Conference with a 24-6 win-loss record. LeBron James, who missed his first game of season against Denver Nuggets, is expected to play upcoming Clippers vs Lakers game. James is currently leading league in assists. 

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