At Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night, a legendary showdown between the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers will take place in the City of Angels. Prior to the eagerly anticipated game, Patrick Beverley unintentionally disparaged his own squad.
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“Winning most of them,” said Patrick Beverley of his favourite Lakers-Clippers matchups throughout the years.
Naturally, Pat Bev was on the other side of this rivalry because he played for the Clippers from 2017 to 2021. Since the start of the 2019–20 season, Ty Lue’s team has defeated the Lakers seven times in a row. Beverley’s statement makes sense in context. But now that he’s wearing the Purple & Gold, it’s a little perplexing. Perhaps he ought to have kept his ideas to himself. Nobody in Laker Nation will like it.
Patrick Beverley now faces off against Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and other former colleagues who are among the favourites to win the NBA championship in 2023. This is their opening match of the year.
The Lakers, on the other hand, were outmatched by the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in their season opener on Tuesday night. In his debut, Beverley only managed three points, two rebounds, and two assists while shooting just 1 for 5. LeBron James and Anthony Davis stood out while LA failed to make deep shots. The King scored 31 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and made 8 assists. AD added 27 points and six rebounds as well.
On Thursday night, Crypto.com will be very busy. Will Patrick Beverley be able to defeat his former squad? We shall see.
Prior to the Clippers matchup, Patrick Beverley takes aim at his own team. This article originally appeared on ClutchPoints.
