The San Diego Clippers fell to the Coachella Valley Lakers 124-110 on November 9, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, in an NBA G League game.
Nick Martinelli led San Diego with 22 points, scoring 20 of those in the second half. He also added four rebounds while shooting 10-of-19 from the field. Blake Wesley contributed 19 points, Jahmyl Telfort recorded 20 points along with three assists and two steals, and Hunter Sallis scored 16 points off the bench.
The Coachella Valley Lakers took control early by scoring 38 points in the first quarter while shooting better than 50 percent from the field and three-point range. Guard Chris Manon scored 32 points, including 24 in the first half, and five Lakers players finished with double-digit scoring. The Lakers outrebounded the Clippers 49-30 and had advantages in second-chance points (26-19) and fast-break points (24-8).
San Diego outscored Coachella Valley 32-23 in the fourth quarter and cut the deficit to 13 points but could not overcome the early deficit. The teams are scheduled to meet again Tuesday night at Acrisure Arena with tip-off set for 7 p.m. PDT on ESPN+.
CSB Take
The San Diego Clippers showed offensive resilience in the second half with strong scoring from Nick Martinelli, but early defensive and rebounding challenges contributed to their defeat. The Clippers will need to improve their control of the boards and reduce turnovers in the upcoming rematch against the Coachella Valley Lakers if they hope to secure a victory. This game underscored key areas for the team to address moving forward in the NBA G League season.
Source: Original report
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