It’s difficult to move forward and limit the time spent taking in the two most recent improbable victories for the Clippers, but with an opportunity to win three games in a row for the first time since early December, it’s safe to say that this upcoming matchup against the Heat might be a bigger test than the last two wins combined.
After all, the Heat’s record is dramatically different than those of the Wizards and Magic, who the Clippers beat on the road this past week. The intimidating duo of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo guarantees a gritty game — they’ve helped the Heat secure the number four offense and number seven defense in the league, the latter of which happens to be right behind the Clippers in those same rankings.