NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking points from the Toronto Raptors' victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

#3 Clippers commit too many turnovers

Los Angeles Clippers v Sacramento Kings

One easy assessment, of this blowout loss, to the Toronto Raptors, can be blamed on turnovers. By the end of this game, the Clippers had committed 17 turnovers giving the Raptors 24 easy points.

Its hard to stay close, with an opponent, like the Raptors, on the score sheet, but making this many mistakes decreases your chances. While the Clippers bench provided a lot of scoring,

Eleven of the Clippers' 17 turnovers came from their bench players, as well. Milos Teodosic, Patrick Beverly, and Tyrone Wallace each had three turnovers. The Toronto Raptors, in comparison, only committed nine turnovers giving the Clippers just five points.

The Raptors have tough defenders all over the court. Whether its Kyle Lowry, Danny Green, Serge Ibaka or Pascal Siakam. The Raptors are quick and aggressive defensively and the Clippers were simply careless all night, with the basketball.

For example, on one play, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found Tobias Harris, in the corner, for an open three, during the first half. However, Harris stepped out of bounds before receiving the pass. The Clippers were also called for a shot clock violation early, in the third quarter, with Serge Ibaka all over the Clippers ball handler.