The Los Angeles Clippers have had some big losses this season. First, they lost Kawhi Leonard to an ACL injury. Then, they lost another player, Paul George after he injured his elbow. Hence, things should be rough in their camp. However, they held well but crumbled late in their recent loss to the Denver Nuggets. Moreover, one of their players may have got the easiest rebound of his career.
The team has done a great job of holding up without their star power. Notably, Paul George led the way for them as he was playing at an MVP level. Despite not having Kawhi, they have done well so far this season with many players stepping their game up.
In their recent game against the Nuggets, Brandon Boston Jr. capped off his impressive performance with one of the easiest rebounds.
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Boston Jr. grabs an easy rebound for the Clippers
A rebound off a free-throw miss generally causes a lot of tussles. However, for Brandon Boston Jr., things were made easy by his teammates. After a Nuggets player missed his free throw, two Clippers players fought for the rebound.
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During this time, Brandon was tying his shoes. Nicolas Batum then failed to grab a clear rebound and tipped it right to Brandon. He grabbed, passed the ball to Bledsoe, and got back to tie his shoes. Likewise, NBA fans were quick to jump on the incident.
Brandon Boston Jr. with the easiest rebound ever 😂 pic.twitter.com/3Sbyt1vjOO
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 27, 2021
How you get a rebound by mistake 😂
— The Don (@Juju_TheDon) December 27, 2021
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— 🏆 (@Quintssential) December 27, 2021
Literally got tapped to him
— John Pestano 🦁💙 (@Lionsbadboy) December 27, 2021
Quick reflexes. https://t.co/SEbLYjkI8A
— alder almo (@alderalmo) December 27, 2021
Basketball 101: Always keep your eyes on ball https://t.co/hvwK0IDYvk
— sherman (@shermander11) December 27, 2021
Bro 😂 https://t.co/E1nU4hqGOC
— TapedByKnicks (@TAPEDByKnicks) December 27, 2021
Glad I started him in fantasy. Rack up those boards kid https://t.co/Pxw7tPMIEn
— steve sea (@old_noise) December 27, 2021
Great awareness lol https://t.co/cnEM13fEVV
— Blue Bell aint out here (@tarheelsmiley) December 27, 2021
OMG this is hilarious😂 https://t.co/QBAc8Dbiww
— Michelle Sichak (@MichelleSichak) December 27, 2021
Son HEAD is in The Game !
— Lil_E 🗣🎤🌐🎧 (@PaperChasin_E) December 27, 2021
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Coming to the game, it was an interesting contest between the Nuggets and Clippers. The game had fans at the edge of their seats right until the end. A Luke Kennard three put the game within one point for the Clippers. However, clutch free throws from Nikola Jokic sealed the game for the Nuggets.
Brandon Boston Jr. and Eric Bledsoe led the way for the Clippers as they both scored 18 points. Ivica Zubac had yet another double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds to his name. Kennard struggled as he could add just 8 points to the tally while shooting just 25% from downtown.
Reigning league MVP, Nikola Jokic came up clutch once again as he racked up 26 points, 21 rebounds, and 8 assists in Denver’s win. His free throws sealed the game for them as they got the much-needed victory. Will Barton, Monte Morris, and Austin Rivers combined for 41 points for the night. The Nuggets improve to 16-16 while the Clippers fall to 17-16.
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