As bad as it’s been for the Clippers this year, what with the 6 game losing streak after trading for James Harden, it could be much worse. The Clippers have been very fortunate to have had 3 games against the Spurs already this season, and one against the Blazers. Their other two wins were that nailbiter against the Rockets at home (with the Harden and-1 three at the end), and a home win against the Magic who were on the second night of a back to back.
Their other 8 games (all losses) have been against the Jazz, Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavs, Grizzlies, Nuggets and now Pelicans. They do get the Blazers again in a couple weeks, but that’s really their only easy game before Christmas. They’re definitely a team to keep an eye on as they really can’t afford to dig themselves too deep of a hole, what with the West being as strong as it is this year.
I’m absolutely loving this season and perhaps the most the Clippers. But sadly, it will not make anyone think twice the next time they say “of course if you put this ppg guy and that ppg guy then they obviously win 65 games if healthy, that’s basketball knowledge duh”.