LA Clippers beat Golden State Warriors in close pre-season clash

The LA Clippers began their NBA pre-season campaign with a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The game was closely contested from the start, with the Warriors leading 24-23 after the opening quarter. The Clippers then produced a strong second period to take a 55-43 lead and managed to maintain their advantage until the final buzzer.

Rui Hachimura led the Clippers with 21 points and five rebounds. Keaton Wallace and Darius Garland added 15 points each.

For the Golden State Warriors, Charles Bassey finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and one assist. Warriors star Stephen Curry was given limited minutes and scored 10 points in 12 minutes on the court.

The LA Clippers will play their next pre-season game against the Toronto Raptors in Vancouver on 11 October. The Golden State Warriors continue their pre-season schedule on 6 October against the Los Angeles Lakers.