The NBA has completed its first calendar month of the season, and the Clippers have emerged as the team with the best record in the league. They have the best offensive rating in the NBA and the 14th-best defense, per Cleaning the Glass, though they have steadily improved on that end. Over the last two weeks, the Clippers boast the second-best defense in the league, adding a deadly complement to their offensive prowess.
With that in mind, how does the national media view the Clippers relative to the other contenders in the NBA?
This week: 1st | Last week: 2nd
The past week commenced with the Clippers embarking on a six-game swing with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George entering quarantine and Patrick Beverley (knee) out.