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LA Clippers: 5 takeaway’s from first scrimmage

By Nathan Jacobo

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 03: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs at the end of the game at Staples Center on February 3, 2020 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. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 03: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs at the end of the game at Staples Center on February 3, 2020 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. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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LA Clippers Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

4. Fun Guy

During this Quarantine period, it seemed like everyone was passing time by with social media. The one athlete we hadn’t seen or heard from during this time was forward Kawhi Leonard.

To see Leonard out there today donning a number 2 Clippers jersey was something that Clippers fans have missed in the last 5 months.

Kawhi was locked in even though it looked like he wasn’t giving his full effort which is scary for teams once the season resumes.

Leonard finished with 9 points but he had many deflections on defense and kept the defense honest with his three-ball today.

From a health standpoint, it looked like Kawhi had more lift than he did before the season was suspended which is a solid sign heading into the season.

5. The Arena

Not having fans at sporting events for the remainder of this year is brutal but props to the NBA on their setup and handling of this situation.

Having 3D screens as the backdrop with music playing in the background during possessions really made it feel like a Clipper home game today.

The setup of the bench is intriguing as well as the plexiglass surrounding the broadcasters but having basketball back again was great.

At times you could even hear players on the court talking to one another, coaches calling plays and sneakers rubbing on the hardwood.

dark. Next. Patrick Beverley has to leave the bubble

The LA Clippers play again on Saturday as they take on the Washington Wizards at 5:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM EST.

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