Thank god the month of December is over. The Clippers weathered a tough October-November schedule and were a top-three team before the 12th month dawned upon us. A difficult schedule turned brutal due to Lou Williams’ injury, as the Clippers took on multiple top Western Conference teams, leading to a 6-9 record for the month and slippage to the middle of the pack of West playoff contenders. Even with the disappointment of December, the Clippers are miles ahead of where most thought they would be at this juncture of the season, and are still firmly within reach of a solid playoff spot.
Power Rankings Watch: How are the Clippers faring after the New Year?
