LeBron James has epic stare down with Clippers guard Lou Williams

It was a case of neighbouring rivalry as two Los Angeles-based NBA teams faced off against each or in ir opening games in NBA 2019-20 season. LA Clippers were  favourites going into game, and with good reason. Having made a major acquisition in Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers are favourites for title this season. Paul George was also brought into team. George's acquisition was seen as a move to fashion Clippers into genuine title contenders. 

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LeBron James' staredown

However, Tuesday night's season opener against Lakers was Clippers' chance to prove that ir dismal pre-season was t a marker of season to come. Clippers' new acquisition Kawhi Leonard dominated proceedings in first half. LeBron James, however, chose to come to party in second half. James capped off a blistering break from Lakers with a massive dominating dunk. What transpired next was fodder for headlines. James' slam dunk was followed by a steely stare down at Clippers guard Lou Williams following flush. 

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LeBron James, often regarded as one of greatest players in history of game, came out in full force to try and snatch victory from jaws of defeat. highly-anticipated pairing of Anthony Davis and LeBron James was expected to light up Staples Center in season opener. Kawhi Leonard, though, proved too much to handle for Lakers, as Clippers' new signing put in a dominant display, as Clippers secured a 112-102 win over ir neighbours, Lakers. 

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