If there was ever a time these short-handed Clippers could beat the Boston Celtics, it would be tonight.<\/p>\n
The injury bug never seems to end for Los Angeles, who’ll be missing: Deandre Jordan, Patrick Beverley, Danilo Gallinari, Austin Rivers, and now Jawun Evans. On the plus side, Deandre has been upgraded to doubtful. This team continues to find new ways to win in spite of everything. Although the team lost their last 2 games, their previous game was one where they played great basketball.<\/p>\n
Despite Boston’s hot start, they’ve recently been in a rut. After winning 7 straight games, the Celtics have now lost 4 straight games. Boston just lost a nail-biter of a game against the LA Lakers last night, and will be looking to come out with real desperation tonight. While the Celtics are on the second night of a back-to-back, they’re 5-3 in those games.<\/p>\n
Although the Clippers are short-handed, this is the perfect time to strike against the struggling Celtics.<\/p>\n
The Clippers averaged 50% from the field during their 6 game winning streak. The reason why they were able to shoot so well despite being undermanned, is because LA relentlessly attacked the paint. Last game was a great example of this, the Clippers had 72 points in the paint on 56% shooting.<\/p>\n
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\ud83c\udfa5 https:\/\/t.co\/5LYezy0gtE<\/a>#ItTakesEverything<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yMeN4dXBh5<\/a><\/p>\n— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 23, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n