What happened: The LA Clippers surrendered an open look to Klay Thompson on a sideline out-of-bounds set after building a double-digit lead. The defensive breakdown occurred during crunch time as Los Angeles failed to secure its perimeter coverage.

Why it matters: The collapse compounds a brutal start for Los Angeles, which has dropped seven consecutive games to sit at 1-7 in the 2026-27 regular season. The early slump leaves the Clippers 13th in the Western Conference standings as late-game execution continues to falter.

What to watch: Los Angeles looks to snap its seven-game losing streak and shore up its late-game execution in its next regular-season contest.