Lakers, the NBA's best shooting team, visit Clippers missing six players

The Lakers (3-1) and the best shooting offense in the NBA visit the Clippers (1-2) on Wednesday, October 28, in a game that hinges on Clippers turnovers. Tipoff is at 10:30 PM ET.

Los Angeles shoots a league-best 64.6% effective field goal percentage and owns the second-best offensive rating, 123.8. The Clippers allow 53.9% effective shooting, 18th in the league, but their 105.4 defensive rating is sixth.

Ball security is the Clippers' weak point. Their 19.7% turnover rate is the worst in the NBA, and the Lakers force turnovers at the ninth-best rate.

The Lakers have a hole of their own. Their defensive rating is 116.1, 23rd, and they grab 68.1% of available defensive rebounds, 29th. Clippers guard Kris Dunn averages 3.3 steals a game, and the Lakers rank 24th in taking care of the ball.

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers at 36 points and 8.3 assists a game. Darius Garland carries the Clippers with 24 points and seven assists.

The Clippers are without six players. Brandon Ingram, who averages 33.8 minutes, and Bradley Beal are out until at least Sunday, November 8. Rui Hachimura, their leading rebounder, is expected back Friday, October 30. The Lakers list two players out, Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero.

The Lakers won the first meeting 125-117 on Friday, October 23, then lost 136-129 at home to Portland. The Clippers have dropped two straight, the latest 108-101 at Oklahoma City.

The game is at the Clippers' home arena in Los Angeles. Sportsbook prices give the Lakers a 62% chance to win. Keel's projection, built from the players available, puts it at 54%.