The Lakers (2-0) aim to keep their undefeated run in Las Vegas going as they take on the L.A. Clippers (1-1) on Tuesday.
Start time and TV schedule
Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. L.A. Clippers
When: 7 p.m. PT, July 14
Where: Thomas & Mack Center
Watch: Prime Video
The Lakers have now played two games at the Las Vegas Summer League and have proven one thing: This is the best summer squad assembled since 2017 when the team won the championship courtesy of Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and crew.
This year’s team began its campaign by dominating
the first two games, winning by a total of 33 points. The best part about their run — dating back to the California Classic tournament — is that multiple players have shined in the process. In Friday night’s impressive victory against the Mavericks, it was Arthur Kaluma.
Kaluma, who is currently signed under an Exhibit-10 contract, made a loud case for a two-way deal. It’s ironic that the members who have stood out on this year’s Summer League roster are the 3-and-D guys, the exact type of players the parent team could use.
That said, one great performance isn’t enough for these aspiring players to seal their fate. They’re going to have to keep balling out as the stakes continue to rise. The best way for the Lakers to do that is to keep winning games or, better yet, go all in for the Summer League championship.
The Clippers are coming off a commendable 104-82 victory against the Jazz. Led by Keaton Wagler — their No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft — this team is composed of Summer League veterans like Cam Christie and Kobe Sanders. If they’re active for the game, expect these three to lead the way. The Lakers will have to match firepower with firepower.
Ideally, the purple and gold shouldn’t have a problem doing just that given the fact that that’s how they’ve won their last two games in dominant fashion. That and a collective effort on defense have been their key to success. Let’s see if they can keep that going and go up 3-0 with a win against the Clippers on Tuesday.
Notes and Updates
- Besides Kaluma, Adou Thiero and Chris Mañon also played very well in the absence of Cameron Carr last game. Thiero and Mañon deserve a ton of credit for their consistency over the last couple of games.
- Current two-way signee Peter Suder also had his best performance yet with 14-points off the bench.
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