Clippers Versus Lakers (Summer League): 3 Things to Watch For

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers goes to the basket Washington Wizards during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 18: Sindarius Thornwell #0 of the LA Clippers handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 18, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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 Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Returners

Sindarius Thornwell and Jawun Evans, the two sophomore players for the Clippers, may need a bigger role today. Thornwell only scored two points yesterday in 23 minutes and Evans did not score in 10 minutes of play.

The Clippers want to see development out of both, especially Evans who is likely flirting with playing in the G-League this year due to the amount of guards currently on the Clippers roster. If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to outplay him, Evans could be sent down or, or at the least, will be relegated to the end of the bench.

Thornwell has looked good in previous summer league games, but he came off the bench yesterday as opposed to starting. It may have been a rough adjustment for him, so it’s possible he regroups today.

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