Overview

• Los Angeles Clippers have won 13 of their last 15 games, with a four-game winning streak, and are now 21-12 after rebounding from a 3-7 start.
• James Harden, who joined the Clippers in a trade from Philadelphia on Oct. 31, has been a key player in the team's turnaround, averaging 17.7 points and 8.1 assists in 28 games this season.
• Kawhi Leonard, who missed the entire 2021-22 campaign with a torn ACL, has been a difference-maker for the Clippers in postseason action, averaging 29.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.
• Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has been praised for his ability to manage the team's talent and lead them to success, despite initial struggles.
• The Clippers' recent success has led to increased speculation about their potential as championship contenders.