California Notes: Coffey, Moody Shine, Wiggins’ Comeback, Lakers Lose

On By Littum

Amir Coffey has gone from a two-way contract to a key player for the Clippers, averaging 10.1 points per game while contributing to the team’s success amid injuries. Warriors’ Moses Moody praises All-NBA guard Stephen Curry for his mentorship and wisdom during their time together. Andrew Wiggins is showing improvement this season, averaging 17.4 points as he bounces back from personal challenges. Meanwhile, the Lakers continue to struggle against the Nuggets, who are suffering a significant loss, with a dismal record against Denver in recent games.

By the numbers

  • Amir Coffey is averaging a career-best 10.1 points with a shooting split of .496/.450/.853.
  • Andrew Wiggins is averaging 17.4 points, with shooting splits of .477/.408/.770 over 14 games.
  • Nuggets are 12-1 against the Lakers in the last 13 meetings.

Yes, but

The Lakers’ continued struggles against the Nuggets raise concerns about their ability to compete consistently at a high level, especially in crucial games.

In-game status

  • The Clippers sit at a competitive 10-7 record amid injury woes.
  • The Warriors are currently the no. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
  • Lakers face mounting pressure after back-to-back losses to Nuggets.

What’s next

As the season progresses, monitoring the Lakers’ response to their challenges will be key, while bright spots for both Coffey and Wiggins could impact their teams’ playoff trajectories.

Bottom line

The success of new players like Coffey and Wiggins could be crucial for their team, while the Lakers need to fix their issues with consistency to remain competitive against top-tier opponents like the Nuggets.