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The Los Angeles Clippers are currently in a tight battle for the third seed in the West, and are still without their star power forward. They have plenty of talent, but still need to prove that they can win the big games. Here are five questions that they must answer in the stretch run.
5. Can They Pass The Thunder?
Credit: Getty Images5. Can They Pass The Thunder?
The Clippers have a legitimate chance to move into the third spot in the Western Conference, but either way their second-round matchup will be extremely difficult. However, avoiding the Warriors is certainly not a bad thing.
4. Who Will Play Small Forward?
Credit: Getty Images4. Who Will Play Small Forward?
The team has several options, and it may depend on the opponent, but someone needs to step up to prove that they can play key minutes down the stretch. There are plenty of talented small forwards that they will face, and they need production from the position.
3. Is Their Bench Good Enough?
Credit: Getty Images3. Is Their Bench Good Enough?
The second unit has been a problem in recent years, but they certainly have the potential to be better. Their bench must play at a high level if the Clippers are to have success in the postseason.
2. Does Blake Griffin Make This Team Better?
Credit: Getty Images2. Does Blake Griffin Make This Team Better?
The Clippers have played well at times without Griffin, but there is no doubt that they will need their star power forward to advance in the playoffs. He is a dynamic offensive talent, and he needs to take the next step this postseason.
1. Can They Beat The Top Teams?
Credit: Getty Images1. Can They Beat The Top Teams?
The Clippers have struggled against other elite talent, and this continues to be a problem for them. They must learn how to close games out and play with a killer instinct to put teams away.
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