The Big Picture:
. . . is the playoff picture, or more specifically, that the Clippers are still in it. Austin Rivers has returned to add depth and stability at guard, something the team has lacked all season. Danilo Gallinari is out to prove that his contract is more than an anchor. The new guys will find better chemistry with the old guys each and every day.
Also: TANKING. The bottom of the standings is rife with teams for whom “win” is a four-letter word. There will be easy wins to be had down the stretch.