The Los Angeles Clippers headed to Oklahoma City with several significant injuries . With Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, and Max Strus all sidelined, the Clippers don't have enough playmaking and shot creation . Add the absences of Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser, and the Clippers don't have the necessary depth to keep up with elite teams in the league like the Thunder.

That is why many assumed that the Clippers would be an easy out against OKC. However, LA put up an impressive fight all game. In fact, they led for most of the second and third quarters before the Thunder restored order and won 108-101.

Yet, there were plenty of positives the Clippers can take away from this game.

Keaton Wagler Looked Solid Against an Elite Defense

OKC has one of the best defenses in the league. They can throw a ton of elite, physical defenders at ball-handlers.…