Published on: Oct 12, 2022 12:13 am IST|Updated on: Oct 13, 2022 12:35 am IST
LAC vs DEN Dream11: The NBA Preseason is now in its final stages and the NBA fans can’t wait for the 2022-2023 Regular Season to tip off. There is no doubt that the fanbase has increased each year and keeps on expanding its reach to the international level and that is why you have an Indian writer relating the analysis regarding the league. In this NBA tussle, the Los Angeles Clippers will wrap up their Preseason against the Denver Nuggets.
In their last game, the Clippers lost late to the Timberwolves 119:117 despite 20 points showing by John Wall.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets defeated the Suns 107:105 as Ish Smith dipped in 17 points. Ish can play a broad role in the Regular Season.
Neutral Venue Match Timing: 13 October, @ 08:00 AM Venue: Toyota Arena
Clippers: Can they survive in the West?
The three big teams in the West as of now are the Warriors, the champions, the Grizzlies, a team that finished second in the Conference last season, and the Suns, a team that had the best record in the league last season. Considering the growth of the Timberwolves and the Jokic-led Nuggets getting two of their main guns back, the road is arduous for the Clippers. However, if Kawhi Leonard is ready for most of the season then his core alongside Paul George and John Wall can wreak havoc. The defense looks tight and the offense also has Norman Powell off the bench, will Kawhi be healthy enough?
Nuggets: What can they accomplish?
For sure, Nikola Jokic is one of the best players, and last season, he had to carry the majority of the load. Jokic is a creative Center, someone who can score off-the-dribble and also pull down big boards, and also is perhaps the best playmaker among the bigs. But the Nuggets missed Michael Porter Jr. on the defensive end while the Guard position was lean without Jamal Murray. With the return of these two, the team will be a much more effective unit on both ends of the floor. How will the Nuggets survive in the Wild Wild West?
Los Angeles Clippers Team News
Clippers Expected Starting Five Wings: SF: Paul George | SF: Kawhi Leonard Middle: C: Ivica Zubac Guards: PG: John Wall | SG: Reggie Jackson
BENCH: Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, Norman Powell, Brandon Boston Jr., Moses Brown, Amir Coffey, Michael Davoe, Moussa Diabate, Rodney Hood, Luke Kennard, Terance Mann, Xavier Moon, Juwan Morgan, Marcus Morris Sr., Keaton Wallace, Lucas Williamson.
Denver Nuggets Team News
Nuggets Expected Starting Five Forwards: SF: Michael Porter Jr. | SF: Bruce Brown | PF: Jeff Green Middle: C: Deandre Jordan Guard: PG: Bones Hyland
BENCH: Jeff Green, Zeke Nnaji, Jack White, Peyton Watson, Bruce Brown, Vlatko Cancer, Ish Smih, Davon Reed, Christian Braun, Grant Golden, Adonis Arms, Kellan Grady.
Kawhi Leonard(LAC) Kawhi is of course one of the best players when he is healthy and it was just some seasons go when the incredible two-way wing made a title run with the Raptors.
Michael Porter Jr.(DEN) Michael is one of the elite defenders, a strong rebounder, and a strong finisher. However, his health has been a big concern since the beginning of his pro career.
Paul George(LAC) George is one of the best defenders and also has a creative offensive game that fits the modern needs of the game very well.
Bruce Brown(DEN) Last season, Bruce was the third-best player on the Nets and as a result, he can be up for a potential sixth man of the Year contention or a starting role eventually.
John Wall(LAC) Wall has been a five-time All-Star but his health has been on decline. When he does play, he is one of the best at driving to the rim.
Bones Hyland(DEN) Bones is a sophomore who showed great development last year and will help bolster the bench.
PG: R Jackson, J Wall SG: P George(SP), N Bones Hyland SF: K Leonard(PP), M Porter Jr PF: B Brown C: I Zubac
You can catch the game on the NBA League Pass. The live score can be accessed on multiple fronts, you can just google the team names while the game is happening. You can get a closer look through the official website of the NBA. Nine-minute highlights will be available on the official YouTube channel of the NBA.
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