The LA Clippers were not happy with yesterday’s performance. They allowed the then 13-22 Memphis Grizzlies to come into Staples Center and absolutely dismantle them. After the game, players made backhanded remarks about each other and about the team not being great. Given the mood and with the 10-24 New York Knicks coming to town the next day, many expected the Clippers’ second back-to-back game to go much differently even with Kawhi Leonard sitting out.
From the tip, fans were in a panic. The Clippers, despite all their talking yesterday, looked just as lost on defense and like they were again going to give a half-assed effort.