Shy Gilgaus Alexander was headed for the top in a close-up battle victory with his former team.
No one dismisses La Clippers as a postseason threat, not the vast experience of James Harden and Kawi Leonard.
The only variable that has not yet been decided is whether they can land a top six seed in the Western Conference, or whether they have to pass the play-in tournament, the path Norman Powell has expressed his disgust.
The Clippers showed how difficult they were when they ran Top Seed Oklahoma City Thunder Crows on March 23, losing just 101-103.
Faced with the LA Clippers has always been a prominent challenge for Shy Gilgauss Alexander, who was traded by the team as part of Paul George’s package.
This has proven to be a costly misstep from the Clippers, but it was a swing they were comfortable making at the time and there was no bad luck on either side.
The SGA has maintained a relationship with former Clippers teammates and enjoys opposing them.
And after a matchup between the two teams, Gilgeous-Alexander took the time to praise Ivica Zubac.
He told the press conference:
“He’s always been smart and has put together the skills sections over the past few years, so he’s one of the best big names in the league.”
Ivica Zubac has made progress this season. Kawi Leonard praised his development after posting the third 20-20 game of the season.
Lakers legend James Worthy has expressed regret that he is no longer playing for his old team, following the Clippers’ victory in December.
And the numbers backed up Zubac’s improvements, and his points per game have made quite a leap.
| Ivica Zubac | ppg | FG% | 3pt% | RPG | APG |
| 2023-24 | 11.7 | 64.9 | 26.2 | 9.2 | 1.4 |
| 2024-25 | 16.4 | 62.1 | 32.7 | 12.5 | 2.6 |