Keaton Wagler helps Clippers secure victory: Don't be afraid of crucial moments.

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in an NBA preseason game, thanks to contributions from Rui Hachimura, Darius Garland, and Keaton Wagler. Keaton Wagler stated that it's important not to be afraid of the opportunities and challenges that come with crucial moments in a game, and to look ahead to being able to handle them more calmly in the future.

Keaton Wagler, 19, was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA draft this June.

In the preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Keaton Wagler contributed 15 points and 3 assists for the Los Angeles Clippers.

In an interview, Keaton Wagler said, "I think the reason I've been able to maintain my confidence is because of the hard work I've put in over the years. My teammates have always told me to keep shooting, no matter how many times I miss. This is the preseason, a time to get better. And the only way to improve is to keep shooting."

"I just tried to play freely and stay confident. My shooting wasn't very accurate in this game, but I maintained my confidence throughout the game."

Keaton Wagler shared, “The fans were really into it, it was crazy. The atmosphere was amazing for a preseason game. It set the tone for our first game, but it felt great to compete with my teammates on the court, to play such a close game, and to win it.”

"I think staying calm under pressure in crucial moments helps me stay composed on the court and reminds me that I must maintain confidence in such situations and not be afraid of key moments. We were down by one point at one point, but I was able to step up and make the shot. So staying clear-headed and believing in yourself is the most important thing."

In addition, Keaton Wagler said, "I felt that it would be better if I could be closer to the basket. When I saw that the opposing player had obviously stepped back a lot, I knew that I could use a spin move to break through, but there was another player in the paint, so I finally chose to step back and shoot."

“I think I need to be more relaxed and play at my own pace. At the beginning, I was probably a little too impatient and nervous, but as I gradually got into the game, I slowed down. For me, the next key point is to be able to create opportunities when I have the ball, just like I do in practice.”

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