The Clippers found themselves in a bit of a rut Sunday, having lost three of the last four games against the Bulls, Grizzlies, and Pelicans, who boast the second-worst record in the entire league. This isn’t unprecedented—a couple back-to-backs and a road trip surely led to a degree of fatigue, but it’s a far cry from the performance of the team during the seven game winning streak they enjoyed right before their loss against the Bulls.
Although early Sunday afternoon games pose well-known issues for the Clippers, this matchup against the Mavericks without Luka Donu010diu0107 could be just what they need to get their momentum back, as they escaped with a 97-91 win.