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LA Clippers Enter Demanding Stretch Of Games Against Conference Rivals

By Keith Rivas

Feb 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) dribbles against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Clippers won 98-92 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) dribbles against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Clippers won 98-92 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) reacts for a foul after scoring a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) reacts for a foul after scoring a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Here and now is the crux of the Clippers’ season.

If they can come out strong in those big three games to open the second half, they’ll be in good shape to run the rest of the course of the season without much concern.

But if they come out limp, uninspired, or flat out beat down, don’t expect it to get much better.

You also have to remember that the Memphis Grizzlies are quietly keeping pace in the conference standings, just four games behind Los Angeles with a full second slate ahead of them.

The currently sixth-seeded Dallas Mavericks are also giving chase, but find themselves seven games behind Los Angeles, giving the Clippers a slight glimpse of breathing room there.

If this team is really about trying to go out and make a name for themselves, they know exactly what they have to do to get the job done.

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They must be themselves, or else their facade will fade quicker than they ever could have imagined.

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