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Showdown at Capital One Arena: LA Clippers Meet Washington Wizards

As the LA Clippers prepare to take on the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena, fans can expect a game filled with strategic plays and high energy. The Clippers, coming off a series of closely contested matches, are looking to assert their dominance on the court.


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In their recent outings, the Clippers have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement. Despite falling short against Miami with 110 points to Miami's 115, they displayed strong free-throw shooting at 91 percent but were outdone in points off turnovers by a significant margin. Their defensive rating stood at 118 while their offensive rating was slightly lower at 112.


The following game against Orlando saw them score 111 points in an overtime thriller that ended with them just shy of victory by five points. They led for most of the match thanks to an impressive bench contribution of 39 points and showcased their defensive prowess with nine blocks. However, turnovers remained an issue as they gave up possession 17 times.


Against Charlotte Hornets, the Clippers secured a win scoring 119 points over Charlotte's 117. Their bench again came through strongly with a whopping contribution of fifty points. The team's effective field goal percentage was notable at around 57 percent and they managed to maintain an assist-turnover ratio above two which indicates good ball movement and decision-making.


The upcoming game promises to be another test for the Clippers as they aim to capitalize on their strengths such as bench scoring and free-throw accuracy while working on reducing turnovers and tightening up defensively in clutch moments.


Fans can catch all the action from this exciting matchup scheduled for December 11th at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., airing live on BSSC channel number six hundred ninety-three or NBCS-DC channel six hundred forty-two depending on your location.

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