After cruising through an important five-game winning streak, the Clippers have stumbled and are now mired in a three-game losing streak. And they are stuck, once a game, just a game below the .500 mark and will play for what seems like their millionth shot at escaping a losing record — this time, against the Denver Nuggets.
Sure, a three-day rest could be just what this team needed, especially with 73 hard-fought games under their belts. But a deeper reflection of the last handful of games and a more focused attempt at a win, more likely, is what this team needs.