What happened: Los Angeles sits 3.8 giveaways per game worse than the second-place Chicago Bulls (19.5) through the opening week of the 2026-27 regular season, per Law Murray. Dallas guard Luka Doncic leads individual players at 7.0 turnovers per game, just ahead of Garland at 6.0.

Why it matters: Turning the ball over on 22.7% of possessions has undercut the Clippers' offense during a 1-2 start following a 108-101 loss at Oklahoma City on Oct. 25. Ball security is an immediate focal point for coach Tyronn Lue and Garland, who discussed leading the Clippers into the 2026-27 season after an offseason roster overhaul.

What to watch: Lue and Garland will look to trim the giveaway rate as the Clippers continue their early regular-season schedule.