Have we learned much of anything about the Clippers since opening night in late October? Of all the Western Conference contenders, Los Angeles may be the toughest to assess, in large part due to its lack of continuity throughout 2019-20. Kawhi Leonard has missed 13 games this season. Paul George, Patrick Beverley and Landry Shamet have each sat out 15-plus contests. The roster constructed over the last eight months has the outline of a true championship contender, but we’ve rarely seen the full team in motion.
It hasn’t been just the injury bug that has hampered the Clippers this season.