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Clash at Paycom Center: LA Clippers Prepare to Take On Oklahoma City Thunder

As the LA Clippers gear up for their next challenge against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center, fans are eager to see if they can bounce back from their recent performance. The Clippers' last outing on October 24 against the Phoenix Suns ended in a 95-112 defeat, despite a valiant effort and a notable 47 points contributed by their bench. With a record of 17 wins and 13 losses, the Clippers are looking to improve their standing and showcase their resilience.


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The game against the Suns highlighted some areas of concern for LAC. Their three-point shooting was lackluster at just 28 percent, which is significantly lower than what they managed in previous games like their narrow victory over Sacramento Kings where they shot nearly 41 percent from beyond the arc. Additionally, turnovers were an issue with LAC giving up possession on 15 occasions.


However, it's not all doom and gloom for Clipper Nation. The team's ability to generate steals—10 against the Suns—and score points off turnovers—12 points—is something that could be pivotal in disrupting OKC's flow. Moreover, LAC has shown that they can maintain high two-point field goal percentages consistently above 54 percent across recent games.


Looking at OKC's home advantage and considering how both teams have performed lately, this matchup promises to be an intriguing one. The Thunder will not make it easy on home turf; however, if LAC can tighten up defensively and capitalize on fast-break opportunities as they did when scoring an impressive 16 fast-break points against Los Angeles Lakers on October 21st, there is every chance that they could come out on top.


The upcoming game scheduled for October 26th will test whether LAC can adjust its strategy effectively after analyzing its shortcomings from past performances. Fans should expect head coach Tyronn Lue to have his players focus more keenly on ball security while also finding ways to ignite Paul George and Kawhi Leonard—who need to be instrumental if Clippers want a positive outcome.


In conclusion, while past games have shown some inconsistencies in performance by LAC—especially when comparing different aspects such as three-point shooting accuracy—their ability to adapt remains key in overcoming these challenges. As we look forward toward this exciting encounter between LA Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City with tip-off at midnight Eastern Time (ET), fans can catch all the action live via KTLA or BSOK networks depending upon your locale.

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