The Clippers had two of their worst performances of the season this past week, and their overall team defense has taken a hit as they experiment with some new lineup combinations, namely the two-big look that has left them vulnerable to speed from the opposition. As a result, it’s hard to look back on last week as anything but a disappointment, even if it did include a win over the Lakers.
However, Nicolas Batum is practicing again and Serge Ibaka and Marcus Morris Sr. both had great individual offensive performances within the past few games. The Clippers may look like an average team for now, but the pieces are starting to come together.