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Draymond had that bad reputation already so he was targeted, and the fact that he could eaisly react, do some stupid things, I think he has been a part of the startegy of their opponents in order to win. Yes, there are players who started to provoke Draymond in a safest way because they know how high tempered he is, but you know man, there's this what we called as "acting skills", in the NBA, Draymond doesn't have that, he's so real.

So there's always the two sides of the story but it was just seen when Draymond Green is the one that seems to be the bad guy. I didn't know the other incidents that been done by him but it's true that these fines won't stop him.

I think that he should just stop being like that. It's an attitude problem that's gonna be hard to remove. Whoever goes first is a matter of fact but the actions that he also does doesn't make him a protector of his mates.

He's way just too physical and if there will be no heavier fines, this time, it's time for him to just stop being too aggressive with any contacts that's been done to him or to any of his teammates. Sometimes it's just too overreacting, maybe him or us fans.

^^ I think the media hates James Harden. Remember the video circulating online that telling James Harden is the problem and not the System.
Big win for the Clippers last game! 8 game win streak. These 4 All stars hopefully help and lead the team to their first championship. Great game for Harden, taking over the 4th quarter in just a few minutes. They've been up big already and I love their mentality now. I'm noticing their style with a barrage of offense from the 1st to the 3rd until Kawhi doesn't need to return in the 4th. Harden usually takes over as well as Powell and PG. Only injury will ruin again this momentum.

Maybe because they were ineffective in the playoffs from the last couple of years. Now that they Harden, I think some NBA fans doesn't want Harden to get his first ring, so I think that would be one of the reasons why it has not been one of the most talked about team this season. Nevertheless, they are starting to gel up already and it seems like James Harden has already found his groove and enjoying his stay in Clippers as well as his teammates. If they continue this kind of level of play, I'm pretty sure they'll be tough to beat in the playoffs.
Can't wait for the playoffs though lol.

Many here are talking about the Warriors and other teams, but no one is talking about how the Clippers are playing right now.
Why is that?

Many here are talking about the Warriors and other teams, but no one is talking about how the Clippers are playing right now.
Why is that?

I mean they just won against one of the best offensive teams right now in the league Indiana Pacers, and they're currently on an 8 game winning streak. They have a record of 13-2 in their last 15 games, and right now, they are in the top 5 in terms of defense, and offense which is quite rare nowadays. Everybody is talking about Harden and his acquisition, but aside from that, there are 3 reasons that I think the Clippers are playing better right now.

1 more game and then Ja Morant will be back. Memphis Grizzlies is on their 4th losing streak and their record is bad at 6 wins and 18 losses.
Will Ja Morant be the answer to go back as a playoff contender?
Grizzlies will need a big contribution from him because they have been lacking in everything and they are undermanned.

BTW, we have the Warriors hosting the Celtics tomorrow, I'm guessing, Warriors will lose. 

The Los Angeles Lakers are having difficulties in the wake of winning the In-Season tournament. They just won one of their last four matches. What made it bad was that the single win they had was when they played the Spurs the weakest team in their conference and they also lost the following day they met again.

This team needs to concentrate again. Attaining the IST championship is great but there is a more important trophy for them to take and it is the most challenging this season. Darvin Ham has a job to do and he better quit making excuses on the travel and fatigue because all NBA teams are likewise experiencing the same thing.

The Los Angeles Lakers are having difficulties in the wake of winning the In-Season tournament. They just won one of their last four matches. What made it bad was that the single win they had was when they played the Spurs the weakest team in their conference and they also lost the following day they met again.

This team needs to concentrate again. Attaining the IST championship is great but there is a more important trophy for them to take and it is the most challenging this season. Darvin Ham has a job to do and he better quit making excuses on the travel and fatigue because all NBA teams are likewise experiencing the same thing.

To see their big 3 to score like that, it would easily result to a win because there's a balance scoring. I've never seen the Clippers as strong as this, it's just right that they put Westbrook in the 2nd quarter as he wasn't as accurate as this 3 in terms of shooting, and since Westbrook loves to hassle, he should preserve that energy well, so with limited minutes, he would be effective that way.

Westbrook played 17 minutes only, but he made 10 points from 4-6 shooting, that's quite high for him since his FG% per average is way lower than that.

Actually both teams are shooting over 50% overall, it's just that the Clippers got 50% beyond the arc, which is a big difference.

That's what they are showing now, a domination. Beating the pacers by 24 points is a strong statement since Pacers played in the in season tournament, so they are considered as a good team. Also, before they struggle with scoring, now, they reach 151 points, that shows how the offense are flowing very well.

This game, they shoot 50% or 19 of 38 beyond the arc, imagine if they maintain that consistency, they'll be hard to beat since they the big 3 can also attack the paint, especially Leonard with his consistent mid range.

Leonard, 28
PG 27
Harden 35. 

These numbers aren't achieve before.

^^ I think the media hates James Harden. Remember the video circulating online that telling James Harden is the problem and not the System.
Big win for the Clippers last game! 8 game win streak. These 4 All stars hopefully help and lead the team to their first championship. Great game for Harden, taking over the 4th quarter in just a few minutes. They've been up big already and I love their mentality now. I'm noticing their style with a barrage of offense from the 1st to the 3rd until Kawhi doesn't need to return in the 4th. Harden usually takes over as well as Powell and PG. Only injury will ruin again this momentum.

I guess they can make to the playoffs they are having a good run now so there's high possibilities that Clipper could sustain this since they have 4 star in their team which can totally dominate the floor.

Media are just trying to sell a story, if it's negative, a lot of people will be interested on it specially that they were really struggling when the Clippers acquired him through trade. But that was just before, IIRC, I think Harden said that wait until they figure how things. So this is it, they had already figured out how to win and I think they will be unstoppable now.

This win streak is going to a positive side, they won't struggle anymore, unless one of the star players will be injured, God forbid.

And now, looking at the standing, they are already in the safe ranking as they ranked number 6 in the West.
https://ph.global.nba.com/standings/

If they will maintain at least that ranking, they already already assured of a playoff spot.

That's already a given fact, majority here could be hating James Harden as he is so arrogant and he thinks that he is something special. But we all have to think that they are loaded as well. A healthy Kawhi and PG might be enough for the Clippers to win big. And as long as they are healthy, the Clippers with Harden can go on the playoffs. But it's just a question on whether they can sustain this run. So we will see, good for their fans now, winning their last 8, but their next games is not going to be that easy for them. Celtics is on a 5 game winning streak, Bucks 4. Pels is also on a 4 game winning streak, Kings and Wolves 3 game apiece.

Many here are talking about the Warriors and other teams, but no one is talking about how the Clippers are playing right now.
Why is that?

I mean they just won against one of the best offensive teams right now in the league Indiana Pacers, and they're currently on an 8 game winning streak. They have a record of 13-2 in their last 15 games, and right now, they are in the top 5 in terms of defense, and offense which is quite rare nowadays. Everybody is talking about Harden and his acquisition, but aside from that, there are 3 reasons that I think the Clippers are playing better right now.

1. Westbrook's adjustment from being a starter to now a bench player. For me, this is the main reason why they're playing better now. 2 ball handlers can't be playing together at the same time, and it's a good thing that he adjusted for the betterment of the team. Now he's mentoring those young players, and he's willing to adjust if that means winning the title... or will they?
2. Kawhi and PG are more healthy than they are. F*ck the load management. Now they're playing better already. Kawhi didn't miss any game while PG missed only 1 game. Now look where they are right now. They're better, and I just hope that either one of them will not get injured when the playoff comes.
3. Harden is back to his old self. I believe Harden is starting to come back to his old self already. Not the Harden when he's in the Rockets where he's a scorer, but the Harden we used to see when he was at Brooklyn, and Philly. The passer-type Harden and this is a good thing for the Clippers.

The chemistry is starting to build up already, and we've seen it in their past games. The only question right now is will they sustain this type of performance until the end of the season? If they will play like this all throughout the whole season, I believe they will be at the top 4 at least.

^^ I think the media hates James Harden. Remember the video circulating online that telling James Harden is the problem and not the System.
Big win for the Clippers last game! 8 game win streak. These 4 All stars hopefully help and lead the team to their first championship. Great game for Harden, taking over the 4th quarter in just a few minutes. They've been up big already and I love their mentality now. I'm noticing their style with a barrage of offense from the 1st to the 3rd until Kawhi doesn't need to return in the 4th. Harden usually takes over as well as Powell and PG. Only injury will ruin again this momentum.

^^ I think the media hates James Harden. Remember the video circulating online that telling James Harden is the problem and not the System.
Big win for the Clippers last game! 8 game win streak. These 4 All stars hopefully help and lead the team to their first championship. Great game for Harden, taking over the 4th quarter in just a few minutes. They've been up big already and I love their mentality now. I'm noticing their style with a barrage of offense from the 1st to the 3rd until Kawhi doesn't need to return in the 4th. Harden usually takes over as well as Powell and PG. Only injury will ruin again this momentum.