4 key takeaways from LA Clippers' dominant win over Trail Blazers

4. LA Clippers beat a lottery team 

Let's pump the breaks. Sure, the Clippers looked good last night. We still need to be realistic about this game. 

Neither Malcolm Brogdon nor Jerami Grant was available. Even if they had been, the Blazers would have been major underdogs. The Clippers were supposed to win this game. 

Yes, they took care of business. That's great. The Clippers' next game is a rematch with the Blazers. After that, they need to prove themselves against playoff-caliber teams. 

Until then, they'll look to beat whoever is on the schedule.