It’s been a tough start to the new year. After a surprising win in Brooklyn to ring in 2022, the Clippers have dropped below .500 and have had difficulty finding consistency with new players entering the health and safety protocols seemingly every other day.
The lack of consistency has been most prevalent on offense, where the Clippers can’t really run their sets because of insufficient practice time and constantly changing rotations. That means the Clippers is especially reliant on its lead guards, making Reggie Jackson and Eric Bledsoe’s play a key barometer for the team’s success.