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The LA Clippers are looking to get back on the winning track on Saturday after the OKC Thunder snapped their nine-game winning streak on Thursday. The Clippers welcome the Boston Celtics at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. Let's look at the LA Clippers starting lineup and depth chart .
Kawhi Leonard missed his first game of the season against the Thunder, but the Clippers still had James Harden and Paul George in their starting lineup. However, it was not enough to prevent the upstart Oklahoma City team from getting an easy 134-115 win.
The Clippers are past their struggles from last month and have been a different team since Russell Westbrook volunteered to come off the bench. They are fifth in the Western Conference with a 17-11 season.
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LA Clippers starting lineup and depth chart for Dec. 23, 2023
The LA Clippers were the league's laughing stock last month when they struggled after acquiring James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers. Coach Ty Lue was feeling the pressure when Russell Westbrook volunteered to come off the bench.
Lue had the Clippers going led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who have been both healthy this season. James Harden has adjusted his game well enough to play alongside two other superstars.
Here's the Clippers starting lineup and depth chart against the Boston Celtics for Dec. 23:
PG - James Harden | SG - Terance Mann | SF - Paul George | PF - Kawhi Leonard | C - Ivica Zubac
It should be pointed out that Kawhi Leonard is questionable against the Boston Celtics. If Leonard doesn't get cleared before tip-off, Amir Coffey will likely start.
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LA Clippers to play their next four games at home
The LA Clippers are 9-1 in their last 10 games and will have the advantage in their next four games. The Clippers start their four-game homestand on Saturday against the Boston Celtics.
They then welcome the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday and the Miami Heat on New Year's Day. It's not an easy stretch for the Clippers, especially if Kawhi Leonard misses out because of his hip injury.
Nevertheless, the Clippers are in good hands with James Harden and Paul George. Harden has found a way to be effective as a playmaker while also having the initiative to take over scoring when needed while George remains one of the best two-way players in the NBA this season.
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