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Clash at Paycom Center: LA Clippers Set to Face Oklahoma City Thunder

As the LA Clippers prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center, fans are eager to see if the team can bounce back from their recent performances. The Clippers have had a mixed bag of results in their past few outings, with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses. Their last game against the Thunder ended in a defeat with a final score of 94-108, despite putting up a strong fight.


OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 25: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Paycom Center on October 25, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

The Clippers' defense has been notably robust, racking up an impressive 14 blocks in that game. However, turnovers were an issue as they gave up possession 19 times. Offensively, they shot at a rate of approximately 42 percent from the field and managed to convert about 32 percent of their three-point attempts.


In another recent matchup against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena, the Clippers fell short by just one point less than their previous loss (95-112). They demonstrated tenacity on defense with ten steals but struggled with turnovers again, recording fifteen for that game.


OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 25: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots over Jeremiah Robinson-Earl #50 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center on October 25, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Their most promising performance came against Sacramento Kings where they secured victory scoring 111 points over Kings' 109. The team showed improved shooting accuracy hitting over half of their field goals and nearly matching that efficiency from beyond the arc.


The upcoming contest will be held at Paycom Center where home-court advantage might play into Thunder's hands; however, it's worth noting that during their last encounter here, despite losing overall time leading was only around three minutes for LA Clippers which suggests competitiveness is expected once more.


Fans can catch all action live on October 28th through broadcast networks BSOK and BSSC for home and away feeds respectively.

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