The Lakers–Clippers rivalry is back, and things are getting spicy 🔥

On this episode of Benched, Allen Maldonado and Dave Miller preview the upcoming Lakers vs Clippers showdown at the Intuit Dome—and Coach Dave doesn’t hold back.

Are the Clippers the most disconnected team in the NBA?
Can James Harden keep the ship afloat?
Will Kawhi Leonard even play?
And is this finally a matchup where the Lakers’ defense and mindset take over?

We break down:

Lakers vs Clippers rivalry history
Clippers’ on-court & off-court struggles
Defensive keys to a Lakers win
Over/under predictions (points, rebounds, threes 👀)
Why championship teams believe defense is fun
If you love unfiltered NBA talk, real coaching insight, and LA rivalry energy, this episode is for you.

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00:00 Welcome & NBA Season Vibes
00:35 Lakers vs Clippers Rivalry Breakdown
01:15 Inside the Intuit Dome & Clippers Culture
01:55 Why Coach Dave Says the Clippers Are “Broken”
02:45 James Harden: Can He Save Them?
05:45 Kawhi Leonard: In or Out? (The Mystery Continues)
06:45 What the Lakers Must Do to Win
08:10 Why Championship Teams Love Defense
09:50 Matchups & Athleticism Advantage
10:20 Score Predictions & Over/Unders
12:40 Final Takes & Lakers Confidence
14:00 Subscribe & Sign-Off

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