The 2017-18 Los Angeles Clippers are the best defensive team in the history of the sport. Don’t @ me.
Most expected the Clippers to play a plucky, grind-it-out style with Patrick Beverley replacing Chris Paul, but Doc Rivers has to be incredibly pleased with the way his team has started the new season. Despite having to incorporate a number of new faces, the Clips have looked like a well-oiled machine on both ends of the floor. It’s only been three games, but LAC currently has the best defensive rating in the league by a hefty margin (86.