New Clipper Bennedict Mathurin Makes Clippers History
The atmosphere inside the Intuit Dome has been absolutely electric for the LA Clippers.
The Clippers have found themselves back in contention after starting the season at 6-21. With recently acquired players Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin, the Clippers have gotten younger and more athletic in their new-look roster after the trade deadline.
New Clipper Bennedict Mathurin made history in his first Clipper home game. Mathurin put up 38 points in the Clippers 115-114 win over the Denver Nuggets. It tied his career high and set a new franchise mark for most points in a Clippers home debut.
Mathurin surpassed former Clipper Paul George’s 37-point debut performance with a new team.
The Clippers’ social media team made sure to get Mathurin on notice for the fans.
Bennedict Mathurin put on a show in his first home game with the Clippers. 38 points, five rebounds, four assists, three steals.
With the Clippers at 27-30, the team sits comfortably in 10th already in the play-in position if the season ended today.
The Clippers are also the hottest team in the league; after beginning the season at 6-21, they are 21-9.
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