NBA 2018-19 Playoff Chances: Los Angeles Clippers

#2 What's Been Going Wrong

The LA Clippers finally have their shooting in place, but there are things that still need major improvement

Defense is an issue currently an issue with the Clippers. While in recent times they have been able to hold down teams so that they win, they have not been able to push down scoring to the double digits.

Now there was a time and place when the Clippers used to be able to fall back on their defenses to help them get the job done, now that time has passed.

Players like Beverley are getting into the habit of irritating and aggravating the other team, and while this may be temporarily effective it is a horrible long-term measure.

The Clippers have understood that the league works in favor of the shooters and players that have more ball time, but they seem to have forgotten that as a part of the changed format the league also is willing to spend more time on fouls and making sure gameplay is fairer.

The Clippers need to ensure that their team sees the importance of being strong whether the ball is in their hands or not.