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Three Takeaways from the LA Clippers’ Summer League Opener

By Garrett Chorpenning

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 6: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 6, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 6: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 6, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 06: Los Angeles Clippers executive board member Jerry West (L) and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 06: Los Angeles Clippers executive board member Jerry West (L) and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer /

The LA Clippers lost to the Golden State Warriors in their Summer League opener on Friday night, but there were several positive takeaways from the game.

LA Clippers basketball has finally returned, and boy did we miss it.

The Clippers kicked off their Las Vegas Summer League against the Golden State Warriors, and lost a nail biter that went down to the closing seconds. Ultimately, the Clippers fell, 71-77.

A majority of the roster looked very impressive and yes, especially our two rookies.

Related Story: Get Acquainted with the LA Clippers Summer League Team

LA will continue their Summer League play tomorrow night at 8:00 PM PST, against the Sacramento Kings. The following night, they’ll take on the Houston Rockets at 8:30 PM. After that, the Summer League tournament will begin.

All 30 teams will be seeded appropriately in a winner-takes-all elimination bracket. Therefore, the Clippers are guaranteed to play at least four games in total in Vegas.

We’re focusing on the first game for now, though, and on what went well against the defending champions. Luckily for the Clippers, there wasn’t much that didn’t.

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