Clipperholics
Fansided

Los Angeles Clippers 2018-2019 Schedule Breakdown: February

By Adrian Rivera

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 12
Next
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 1: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on April 1, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 1: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on April 1, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Game 56: Clippers @ Indiana Pacers. February 7, 2019

Tough match up for the Clips’ as I am a firm believer that the Indiana Pacers are trending toward the right direction, potentially finishing top three or four seed when the season comes to an end. Also, it benefits the Pacers most to close out the break very strong, that way it ensures a smooth transition to the post season where they can expand their game even more.

At this point of their season, the Pacers will not let their foot off the gas pedal and will keep focus on the task at hand. Pacers at home, while the Clippers are still on a long road trip is cause for concern. Although personally I like how the LA Clippers match up with the Pacers, and I fully believe they can upset the Pacers in any situation, I don’t think they can during this long road trip.

At this time players are practically begging to hit the All-Star break after a long first stretch of the season, using the last couple of games to rehab injury, keep healthy, and play it safe while not burning out.

Prediction: Clippers will be tired and over their road trip by this point. Additionally, some players might be resting or participating in some of the events during All-Star weekend, which is distracting. For this reason only is why the Clippers will fall to the Pacers this time around.

Home/Clippers News