38+26! Clippers complete trade! Second only to Leonard in skill

The thrilling and suspense-filled Los Angeles derby concluded with the Lakers winning 125-122 at home over the Clippers.

Lakers' statistics are as follows:

Clippers' statistics are as follows:

Following his 38 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists performance against the Nuggets, Mathurin put up 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists against the Lakers, shooting a combined 19 out of 38 attempts in these two games for a 50% shooting rate.

Since joining the Clippers, this guy has played four games, averaging 22.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.3 steals, with shooting percentages of 42.6%, 26.7%, and 86.9% in three categories.

Simply put, Mathurin is currently the Clippers' second-best offensive weapon after Leonard; his arrival has helped the team secure a stable play-in spot, currently holding a 27-29 record, ninth in the Western Conference, five wins ahead of the 11th place Grizzlies.

Before this year's trade deadline, the Clippers traded Zubac and Kobe Brown to acquire Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks, and one second-round pick from the Pacers.

At this point, the Clippers have clearly come out ahead in the trade exchanging Zubac for Mathurin.

Finally, best wishes for Leonard’s health; since late November last year, he has been almost fully available, missing only three games, and is averaging 27.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2 steals per game this season, with shooting percentages of 49.2%, 38.3%, and 90.9%.