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its the regular season. those kind of losses are gonna happen.Originally posted by Since 1985 View Post
as long as they play good against the top teams which they are.
they beat the Grizzlies, spurs(twice), heat, lakers and portland.
Clipps are in good shape.Comment
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I agree. However, loses to teams like the Cavaliers, Hornets, etc. could cost the Clippers home court advantage in the playoffs. In a stacked WCF , home court advantage could be the difference between beating teams like the Thunder, Grizzles, and Spurs.Originally posted by -Swizzy- View PostComment
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Nice to see the Clips bouce back after that 4 game losing streak. They've now won five in a row.Comment
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The Clippers have won 9 in a row. They're the deepest team in the league, they can win games with their best players having off nightsComment
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Article on the surging Clippers
http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/pos...op-of-the-west
Clippers streaking to the top of the West
December, 21, 2012
Dec 2111:59AM ETBy Ernest Tolden, ESPN Stats & Information
ESPN.com
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Blake Griffin and the Clippers have had a lot to celebrate this year.Showtime has returned to Los Angeles. This time, it’s in the form of Clipper red, royal blue and white, and not the traditional purple and gold.
Most Consecutive Wins
Clippers Franchise History
2012-13 L.A. Clippers 11<<
1974-75 Buffalo Braves 11
1991-92 L.A. Clippers 8
1978-79 San Diego Clippers 8
>>active streak
The Clippers have emerged this season as top Western Conference contenders and one of the best teams in the NBA.
Los Angeles has won its last 11 games, matching the franchise's longest win streak, originally set by the 1974-75 Buffalo Braves.
At 19-6, the Clippers are off to their best 25-game start in franchise history. Last year, they finished the regular season 40-26, recording the highest single-season win percentage in franchise history at .606.
This season they have even higher expectations, as they’ve shown improvements in several key areas, propelling them into the NBA’s elite.
Defense
"Defense Wins Championships" is the motto the Clippers have adopted this season. They ranked 18th in defensive efficiency last season, allowing 102.9 points per 100 possessions. This season Los Angeles ranks fourth, allowing 97.7 points per 100 possessions.
Los Angeles Clippers Defense
This Season
NBA Rank
Opp Pts/100 poss. 97.7 4th
Opp FG pct. 42.6 4th
Opp TO pct. 18.5 1st
The Clippers’ pressure defense has been outstanding this year, forcing an NBA-high 17.5 turnovers per game.
They have also been able to turn their opponents’ miscues into scoring opportunities better than any team in the league.
They average an NBA-high 22 points off turnovers, including a season-high 31 points off turnovers in their 93-77 win Wednesday over the New Orleans Hornets.
Offense
On the offensive side of the ball, the Clippers have picked up where they left off last season. They remain one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, averaging 107.7 points per 100 possessions.
The Clippers are finding easy ways to score. They rank third in the league in field goal percentage, likely due to where on the court their shots are coming from.
Highest Net Efficiency This Season
Thunder +10.1
Clippers +10.0
Knicks +8.0
Heat +7.8
>> Net Efficiency: Difference between offensive and defensive efficiency
The Clippers thrive in the paint, where 47.3 percent of their total points have been scored. Only the Denver Nuggets score a higher percentage of their points in that area at 53.8 percent.
The high-flying frontcourt duo of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan has fueled the team’s success inside.
Both players rank in the top five in dunks for the third consecutive season. In fact, Griffin’s 472 dunks over the last three seasons are the most in the NBA in that span.
Bench
The Clippers’ biggest improvement has been their increased depth. They rank second in the NBA in bench points per game, a significant jump for a unit that ranked 26th in scoring last season.
The Clippers’ reserves have played a key role in the team’s recent surge, outscoring their opponents’ bench in nine of the last 10 games overall.
The biggest spark off the bench is Jamal Crawford, who leads all reserves in scoring at 16.6 points per game. Despite not starting, he has been the team’s primary closer this season. Crawford averages 7.2 points in the fourth quarter, trailing only Kobe Bryant in that category this season.
The Clippers will host the Kings on Friday at the Staples Center. With a win, they would match the Thunder for the longest win streak this season.Comment
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Going to Sundays game against Phoenix. Should be good.Comment
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15 in a row.......Comment
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