The Big Picture
Three consecutive losses against teams warming Western Conference playoff seats have the Clippers staring up at the Timberwolves from two games below. We knew the schedule would do them no favors, but this borders the malicious. It’s no way to treat the league’s plucky underdogs. And underdogs they are, with planned mainstays Danilo Gallinari and Avery Bradley collecting dust. The Clippers play with passion and purpose, but guts only get you so far when you’re outgunned. It’s been a fun season, and it’s increasingly looking like it’ll be a short one — shorter than we’ve been accustomed to, at least.