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Lakers' long-range shooting woes sink them against Clippers

The early season can be a mirror, a chance for a new team to look at itself and see an honest reflection — strengths and weaknesses, what you are and what you aren't. But if you're honest about the reflection, you might not like it. Facing one of the best teams in their conference for the second straight game to open the season, the Lakers looked completely outclassed. If they lacked ...
The Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George grabs a rebound from the Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves, left, and LeBbron James in the first quarter at Crypto Arena on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Los Angeles.

The early season can be a mirror, a chance for a new team to look at itself and see an honest reflection — strengths and weaknesses, what you are and what you aren't.

But if you're honest about the reflection, you might not like it.

Facing one of the best teams in their conference for the second straight game to open the season, the Lakers looked completely outclassed.

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