The Lakes are now simply trying to hold their positions, although it is difficult to say that everything is working out. The absence of LeBron James and Anthony Davis had a big impact on the big picture as the team lost their main attacking link. The Lakers had a hard time playing against Atlanta (94-99), Phoenix (94-111) and New Orleans (111-128), although this result did not impress anyone. With the current roster, Frank Vogel is difficult to build a game, but the fourth place in the Western Conference is unlikely to satisfy the management of the club. The team will have to work hard in order to impose the struggle against Philadelphia, because without leaders, victories are very difficult, it is only good news that the game will be held within its native walls.
The Clippers have played quite successfully this season, which did not become a sensation. The composition of the team is really strong and coaches have great ambitions. Still, the Clippers have failures during the season, which does not allow them to rise to the top of the table. Now the Clippers are not showing their best game, having suffered several offensive defeats, which pushed the team to the fourth place in the Western Conference. True, already in the last meeting they confidently dealt with the strong “Charlotte”, after which they also slammed the “Atlanta” at home.
