Westbrook effect? Clippers and Lakers live in different eras

Los Angeles rivals have ‘reverse’ retrospectives with player’s change of scenery

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Russell Westbrook’s trade to Los Angeles has been one of the most talked about in the NBA. By leaving the Lakers, led by Lebron James and Anthony Davis, to join the Clippers, owned by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the player seems to have brought “misfortune” to his new team.

Since the deal was sealed about a month ago, the yellow and purple side of the city have won seven of 10 games played without the number 0 jersey. the athlete on the field against the Minnesota Timberwolves this weekend -end.

The results also interfered with the franchises’ prospects for the final stretch of the season. While the Lakers (32-34) jumped from 13th to 9th in the Western Conference, the Clippers (34-33) jumped from 4th to 8th. Currently, teams would be ranked for the play in of the NBA.

Westbrook and company return to the courts early this Thursday (09), at midnight, when they receive the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis and his teammates will have more free time, hosting the Canadian opponent in the early hours of Saturday (11), at 00:30.

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