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NBA Preseason: Guangzhou Loong Lions vs. LA Clippers

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  • Matchup: Guangzhou Loong Lions at LA Clippers
  • Date: Monday, October 9
  • Time: 10:40 PM EST
  • Odds: Clippers -33.5, Over/Under 213.5

Preseason Showcase: Clippers Host Loong Lions in Exhibition Tilt

The LA Clippers continue their preseason preparations by hosting the Guangzhou Loong Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association. This matchup represents a classic NBA preseason international exhibition, where the on-court result is secondary to roster evaluation and system implementation. For the championship-contending Clippers, it’s a low-stakes opportunity to fine-tune their rotations, while for the Loong Lions, it’s a valuable chance to compete against world-class talent.

The gargantuan 33.5-point spread tells the entire story of the expected talent disparity. The Clippers, even if they rest their entire starting lineup, boast a roster of players who would be stars in most other professional leagues. Expect head coach Tyronn Lue to give extended minutes to younger players and those on the fringe of the rotation as they battle for a spot on the final roster.

While the provided search results did not offer a current injury report for this specific game—containing mostly outdated or future-dated information—it is standard procedure for stars like Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden to see limited, if any, action in a game of this nature to prevent injury. The focus will likely be on the team’s depth.

For the Loong Lions, there is no available injury data, per ESPN. They enter this game as massive underdogs, but the experience gained from playing on an NBA court against NBA-level athletes is the true prize.

Prediction

This game is less about who wins and more about by how much. The Clippers could likely cover the 33.5-point spread if they kept their foot on the gas for all 48 minutes, but there is little incentive to do so. In preseason exhibitions, once a commanding lead is established, the intensity often drops, and the game becomes a glorified scrimmage focused on player development rather than running up the score.

The Loong Lions will struggle to score against the size and athleticism of even the Clippers’ reserves, which points toward a low final score for the visiting team. While the Clippers should score easily, getting to a 34-point margin of victory requires sustained effort. It’s more likely the Clippers build a 25-30 point lead and cruise through the fourth quarter, opening the door for a “backdoor cover” from Guangzhou. Given the Loong Lions’ likely offensive struggles, the total of 213.5 also seems high.

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