January 4
Clippers vs Thunder (TNT)
On January 4th we will be treated to one of the most intense player rivalries in the NBA. Westbrook vs Beverley. The Thunder will be a much stronger all around team this year and focusing on Westbrook and only Westbrook is a tactic that will no longer work. The Thunders trade for one of the best two way players in the game (Paul George) make them a tough match up for the Clippers. The Clippers will struggle to contain both of the Thunders stars making this a tough game to win. Clippers lose in a close one.