Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The Lakers, led by Coach Mac Brown, struggled against the Clippers, trailing by double digits from the start. Brown chose not to call a timeout, allowing the players to adjust freely on the court. Kobe, despite his ability to flatter, found himself facing adversity again. He attempted a step-back three-pointer but missed, and the Clippers took advantage of the Lakers' poor defense, scoring 13-0. The Lakers' offense was stagnant, with players stuck in their positions. Kobe forced a drive, getting double-teamed, and attempted a fadeaway jumper, which missed. The Clippers continued to dominate, with Middleton hitting a three-pointer, and Green adding another. The Clippers' bench took the lead, with players rising to applaud and fans cheering louder. Brown called a timeout, fearing the score would spiral out of control. The Lakers' lineup was riddled with flaws, including Kobe, who struggled defensively. Brown adjusted his lineup, substituting Nick Young and Williams for Danny Granger and Earl Clark. However, the changes had little impact, and the Clippers continued to dominate, with Griffin slamming the ball home. The Clippers unleashed an 18-0 run, just 3 minutes and 44 seconds into the game, turning the nationally televised season opener disastrous for the Lakers.

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