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Feb 6, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 6, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Golden State Warriors make a daunting trip to Los Angeles to face the Clippers in their first game back from the All-Star game. The Warriors lie just behind the Mavericks in 9th place while the Clippers occupy the 4th spot in the Western Conference Table.
Date & Time: March 11, 2021, 10pm ET
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles
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Records: Clippers (24-14), Warriors (19-18)
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Feb 2, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Paul George (13) dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Preview | LA Clippers
The All-Star break could not have come at a better time for the Clippers. On their travels through the East, they lost three games on the trot. And most of that was down to the injury problems the likes of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard were facing.
While Leonard made his return, George was managing his load after a five-week hiatus and missed their last game. But he is certain to re-appear after showing up in the All-Star game. They will be looking to turn it around with their roster back, fit, and healthy.
Top 🔟 plays from the first half of the season. #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/1Pj9kjjJYu
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 9, 2021
Starting 5 for the LA Clippers
Guard – Patrick Beverley
Guard – Paul George
Center – Serge Ibaka
Forward – Nicolas Batum
Forward – Kawhi Leonard
Preview | Golden State Warriors
The Clippers aren’t the only team bidding to overcome their three-game losing streak. Because of their recent losses before the break, the Oaklanders surrendered their playoff place to the Dallas Mavericks.
With just a game separating the two, they can quickly get it back. In their loss to the Suns, Steve Kerr rested Steph Curry. He will naturally take to the court for this one. He’s been their key player this season, averaging 29.7 points per game in 34.1 minutes of on-court action.
No lies 💯 @StephenCurry30 pic.twitter.com/12qSUdG5Ip
— ESPN (@espn) March 8, 2021
Starting 5 for the Golden State Warriors
Guard – Steph Curry
Guard – Kelly Oubre Jr.
Center – James Wiseman
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Forward – Draymond Green
Forward – Andrew Wiggins
Predictions | Clippers vs Warriors
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To say that the Clippers are the overwhelming favorites here won’t be an understatement. They are fundamentally strong on both ends of the court. As for the Warriors, a result here would depend on Steph Curry. If he has an off-night, they won’t even have a sniff at winning this NBA game.
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