On Wednesday, the LA Clippers misplaced 108-80 to the Minnesota Timberwolves at residence. The crew is 14-10 this season and 7-3 of their final 10. They’re at present sixth within the Western Convention via their first 24 video games. This offseason, the crew parted methods with two veteran gamers.
Paul Geroge left in free company and signed a brand new long-term take care of the 76ers forward of the 2024-25 season. Moreover, the Clippers traded Russell Westbrook to the Jazz and he was waived by Utah. Finally, the previous MVP signed a two-year, veteran’s minimal with the Nuggets. Whereas the crew misplaced star expertise, the Clippers are nonetheless discovering methods to remain related within the West. Norman Powell is one Clippers participant who’s off to a scorching begin this season. Powell believes there aren’t any egos on this yr’s roster and everyone seems to be doing no matter it takes to win.
The Clippers are related as a crew in 2024-25
Norman Powell says nobody has an ego on this yr’s Clippers crew
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Final season, the Clippers completed the yr 51-31 however misplaced within the first spherical of the Western Convention playoffs. In 2024-25, the crew misplaced a few of their finest gamers from the earlier season. Nevertheless, the Clippers are nonetheless enjoying at a excessive stage for the expertise they do have. Main the crew in factors per sport this season is Norman Powell (23.9). That may be a new profession excessive for the 31-year-old. There have been rumors that Powell was going to be traded this offseason. As a substitute, he’s been one of many crew’s most constant scorers in his 17 video games performed.
Powell defined that the roster is 2024-25 is “team-oriented” and “coachable”, two issues a profitable crew wants. He even mentioned that the Clippers are enjoying “pure basketball.” It’s not gamers trying to play iso ball and take unhealthy photographs. LA is enjoying related on each side of the ball and is making an attempt to win each time they contact the court docket. Their subsequent sport is Sunday, December 8 at residence vs. the Rockets.
