The city rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers had another installment Friday as the two teams squared off in a close contest.
Though the Clippers didn’t have Kawhi Leonard, the Paul George-led squad never trailed and won, 119-115.
The loss pushed the Lakers back to .500 and continued the trend of the Clippers claiming victory in the Battle of L.A.
After the game, Clippers center Isaiah Hartenstein, who put up 11 points and one block off the bench, posted on Instagram about the win. Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn commented on the post, saying his return will change who runs the city (h/t: @LakersFiles):
Kendrick Nunn wants all the smoke in the next Lakers-Clippers matchup 👀 pic.twitter.com/hRK9Aph9Sb
— The Laker Files (@LakerFiles) December 4, 2021
The Lakers and Clippers next face off on Feb. 3, which should be enough time for Nunn to make his debut from a bone bruise in his knee.
The Lakers signed him to a two-year deal worth the full mid-level exception this summer, making him the highest-paid free agent L.A. signed not counting extensions.
Nunn spent the last two seasons with the Miami Heat with whom he broke out as an undrafted rookie. Last season, he posted 14.6 points per game while shooting 48.5% overall and 38.1% from deep. The Lakers could surely use his presence as soon as possible, especially before the next battle of L.A.
