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PHILADELPHIA — The Clippers win their fifth straight game after blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers 125-99 on Sunday night. Los Angeles played a great game on both ends leading to the rout.The Clippers are now 11-7 and face-off with the defending champion Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Here are some takeaways from the Clippers win over the 76ers:
Every player gets in on the action
You know it’s a good day when everyone from the active roster gets some run for your team.
It’s that much better when every player scores. That’s what happened for the Clippers in Philadelphia.
Every player scored at least three points with James Harden leading the way with 23 points.
A big first and third quarter gave Los Angeles a big advantage to allow minutes for each of the guys.
This type of balance play is a key reason why the Clippers have surprised many naysayers this season.
The talent at the top of the roster and even the depth of it has allowed the Clippers to win games even when missing Kawhi Leonard for the season and Norman Powell these last couple game.
Defense continues to be the trademark for the Clips
For the fourth straight game the Clippers kept an opposing team from scoring 100 points.
Philadelphia was held to 99 points which they got a lot in garbage time late.
Los Angeles held the 76ers to 39.5% shooting from the field and 23.1% shooting from three.
The Clippers also forced 17 turnovers.
This was the league-leading seventh straight game the Clippers have allowed less than 100 points in a game.
Los Angles has been one of the better defenses in the NBA. Tonight’s game once again showed you exactly why.
Jones Jr. brings that championship swagger
Derrick Jones Jr. has brought a certain energy and professionalism to the Los Angeles Clippers.
His attention to details and willingness to be defense-first has helped create an identity for the Clippers.
Jones and fellow offseason addition guard Kris Dunn may makeup the best defensive duo in the entire NBA.
Jones Jr. has started to pick it up offensively as well since the absence of Norman Powell.
He finished with 18 points tonight against the 76ers after scoring 17 in the Clippers win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
His versatility, athleticism and defensive prowess has been a huge positive for the Clippers