LA Clippers Dominate Hornets, Go On To Win Eighth Straight Game

Now that the LA Clippers have their eighth straight win in the bag, it’s time to take them seriously.

Despite their best efforts, there is not a strong likelihood at all that the Clippers will come close to taking the Pacific Division from the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn’t mean that Los Angeles isn’t gearing up for a deep playoff run.

They’ll have upset on their mind and, if their recent winning streak is any indication, they’re ready to do whatever it takes to get the win.

The Clippers have helped bring the Charlotte Hornets back down to reality, as two of their eight wins have come against the team that once was atop the Eastern Conference standings.

First in Charlotte and now in Los Angeles, the Clippers got control midway through the game, and once they had the Hornets by the throat, never relented.

J.J. Redick and Chris Paul worked together to net 25 total points in the first half, helping the Clippers make things go down hill for the Hornets quickly.

Once the Clippers become confident in themselves, they’ve shown that they can hang with any team in the association.

Other noteworthy victims of their current streak include Utah, Portland, and New Orleans, with another game against the Pelicans set for tomorrow afternoon at Staples Center.

Winning big is going to have to be something the Clippers need to get used to, as those just above them in the standings in the Western Conference are on winning streaks of their own.

Golden State’s win streak sits at six games, San Antonio is currently on a seven game tear, and the Thunder are trying to get back in business riding a two game stint.

So, at the moment, I guess you could say the Clippers are winning quietly — but maybe that’s what they’ve needed all along?

Playing in Los Angeles comes with plenty of perks, but one of the perks that doubles as a disadvantage at times is, in fact, the spotlight.

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Being able to play in the background and do their own thing is a major reason they have made it to eight games in counting — and going up against the Pelicans at home could very well end up being number nine in the rally count.

Los Angeles sits a full two games behind the Thunder for the third seed in the Western Conference playoff picture, and that might be all they get the chance to chase for the rest of the season.

Both the Spurs and Warriors have lost just eight games combined and we’re about to gear up for the All-Star break — so the Clippers best be grateful for what they have while they have it.

Once they get into the playoffs, guys like Paul Pierce and DeAndre Jordan will have their expectations raised, but rightfully so.

And with a little home court advantage in the first round, the Clippers are capable of more damage than a lot of people would like to think.

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But that’s just fine with them — all they want to do at the end of the day is get the win, anyway.