GAME #50: PELS (29-21) @ LAC (34-15) WED 2/7—7PM, ESPN

[esqtvd]

No rest for the weary. First game back from a road trip is always a bit of a trap because you're so busy unpacking and catching up with family matters. Mentally you're still totally not home yet.

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Best offenses in the league since December 1st, removing garbage time:

(Points per 100 possessions)

1. Clippers – 127.1
2. Celtics – 123.6
T3. Bucks – 122.4
T3. Thunder – 122.4
5. Knicks – 121.8

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[clipperlover]

Since Dec 1, Clips have only lost to OKC, BOS, LOL, MIN and CLE.

Over the Clips last 10 games, they have only lost to CLE who are 14-1 over their last 15. CLE's only loss was on the road to Milwaukee (Interim coach).

[ERClips]

Kinda feels like Kawhi is on a personal mission. Pels can be a tough team to beat. I’m going with Kawhi. Clippers win.

[HardenGoat]

Gotta win this and solidify the top seed.

[clipperlover]

Clips #1 by percentage tonight. Can be alone with win tomorrow. Thunder, Wolves and Nuggets all off tomorrow.

Clips will be motivated. No time for a post trip let down. Time to seize the moment. #1 seed in NBA is now the target.

[Kelphus]

Clips are 6.5 favorites. Pels have won 3 in a row. Time to end that little streak.

[donemilio21]

Ingram has been on fire lately and he always torches us. Lue needs to find a way to slow him down. If we can do that, it should not be a difficult win.

[clipperlover]

Pels on 3 game winning streak, but you have to dig deeper.

Since the In-Season Tourney, they have played 27 games. They are 17-10. They are 3-5 against the current top 4 in each conference. Two of those wins against Minny and 1 against a Cleveland team that was much different in December.

Over that same stretch, they are 9-3 against sub .500 teams and 5-3 vs the current 5 through 10 teams in the West.

They are 5-5 in their last 10 while not beating a single team currently above .500.

Clips should be super motivated to take control of the West by themselves with just DET, MIN and @GS remaining before the break.

Clips separation opportunities before the break:
TWolves started 5 game road trip last night by losing then have Milwaukee and us before a double road trip to the Overdose capital.
OKC @Dal, vs Sac and @Orlando
DEN @LOL, @SAC, @MIL

[playaloc916]

Cautiously optimistic about this one. With Kawhi now being included in MVP discussions and the team playing in a groove (with Lue reminding them that they still need to get better), I can see them pulling out another win.

Need to watch out for Valanciunas though... That guy always channels his inner Steph when he plays the Clips...

[KingCrimzzon]

Gotta say I'm worried about this one. It's like we are still on the road trip since we are playing on 1 days rest. The squad put up 148 points and will be due for some kind of let down. Hoping the same happens to the PELS since they scored 130+ and Nanji and Zion are GTD. Let's go!

[KL2]

I know we won the last game but they’re a nightmare matchup for us.

Get the win and stay healthy.

[KL2]

Ugly start.

PG clanks and Harden turnovers.

[esqtvd]

Harden to the rescue. 11-2 run. Tie game.

[HardenGoat]

Third game in 4 days. Another grind

[KL2]

Night. Maybe they’ll come back but I’d rather read about it and save my frustration watching now.

[KingCrimzzon]

Yay we're back to the PELS destroying us again
And for that matter PG looks extra turnover prone today

[Clemenza]

Team is gassed from the Grammy Trip. Should've at least had another day off

[KingCrimzzon]

Team is gassed from the Grammy Trip. Should've at least had another day off

Naw, the NBA has to take care of LeBron and AD because you know..

[ERClips]

Phew PG is stinking up crypto

[NickP]

If we get these guys in the playoffs it's a quick exit.