Yet again this week, the New York Knicks (22-24) will play a team that has essentially their same record when the Los Angeles Clippers (23-24) pay a visit. ESPN.com gives New York a 59% chance of winning. Surely thou jest, Espy? Did you watch their last three games?
Paul George (torn elbow ligament) last played on December 22. Since then, the Clippers have gone 6-9 with a rotating cast. In fact, coach Ty Lue has made do with a slapdash squad for the entire season:
The 8 returning Clippers who contributed to last year's WCF run--Jackson, Mann, Kennard, George, Leonard, Batum, Morris, Zubac--will have a combined 127 games missed through 46 games this season.