The battle for LA takes place in Florida- who would've thunk it. LeBron James is looking to win his fourth NBA championship. Kawhi Leonard is looking to dethrone the "KING" and lead the Clippers to the LA Kingdom.

The Clippers were looked at the team that could take down the Lakers with Kawhi and Paul George added to an already deep roster. What looked like an epic mac-up has been weakened a little with the Clippers losing multiple players. Lou Williams, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year, is still in quarantine after leaving the bubble and being caught in a strip club. err restaurant. Montrezl Harrell is dealing with a personal issue, and Patrick Beverley is also questionable to play in the season re-opener. They have lost their third and fourth leading scorers.

It looks like Anthony Davis will be a go for the lakers after an eye injury put his playing in the opener in doubt. James and Davis carry most of the scoring burden butt they will need help from the likes ofKyle Kuzma, Danny Green, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and J.R. Smith to make a strong run at the title.

The loss of Harrell will definitely hurt the Clippers in their effort to slow down Davis. The Lakers have other big men to throw at the Clippers and control the paint. The Clippers will miss Williams and Harrell and if Beverley doesn't play they could be in a whole heap of trouble. The Lakers' defense will lead the way to an opening game victory.

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