Preview of Clippers vs. Nets: Harden Leads Team to Pursue First Preseason Victory as Choi Yong-Woo Aims for Debut

At 10:30 am on October 9, the NBA preseason continues with the Los Angeles Clippers facing off against the Brooklyn Nets.

This is the second preseason game for the Clippers. In their first game, they lost 90-91 to the Warriors in Hawaii, being defeated by a buzzer-beating three-pointer, missing out on a good start. This time, the Clippers aim to secure their first preseason victory. Leonard is likely still unable to play, and Harden will continue leading the team solo. In his first game, he showed great form, scoring 13 points and providing 8 assists in just 17 minutes, but unfortunately, the bench players did not perform well, leading to a reversal by the Warriors.

The Clippers have also made some changes to their lineup for the new season. Firstly, George and Westbrook have left, and the team has brought in new additions such as Little Jones, Porter Jr., and Batum. In the first game, Batum and Bamba were absent, while other newcomers made their debuts, albeit with unsatisfactory performances, needing to constantly showcase themselves. As for the team’s core player Leonard, he remains focused on recovering from injury, and the team plans to be more cautious with him this season, without any plans for him to play back-to-back games. Additionally, the Clippers officially announced that veteran Tucker has left the team, eliminating the last potential issue, and the current atmosphere within the team is quite positive.

This is the Nets’ first preseason game. They entered rebuilding mode after trading away Bridges during the offseason. However, with the signing of Chinese player Choi Yong-Woo, they have gained significant attention. The Nets signed Choi to a two-way contract, and he quickly integrated with his teammates. The preseason offers him a great opportunity to showcase himself. Following the preseason format, Choi has a chance to make his debut and even receive substantial playing time, hoping he can seize the opportunity and demonstrate his energy on the court.

In addition to Choi Yong-Woo, another focus for the Nets is former All-Star Simmons. Since leaving the 76ers, Simmons’ performance has declined, and he has been sharing training photos extensively during the offseason. In an interview, Simmons revealed that his body is ready to support high-level performance. Facing the Clippers, Simmons will start alongside Schroder in a dual-point guard lineup, and it remains to be seen if he can bring any surprises.

This is only a preseason game, and neither team will go all out. The starters are expected to play mostly in the first half, with the second half primarily featuring bench players. One of the key focuses of the game will be whether Chinese player Choi Yong-Woo makes his debut.

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