For the Clippers, that lack of on-court experience has made their off-court bonding more valuable in hindsight. I look at our team as a team that’s still trying to play catch-up.”That catch-up has been caused by factors both expected and unexpected. George, the Clippers’ other star offseason addition, didn’t return until mid-November while recovering from offseason shoulder surgeries. Before the season, Rivers discussed using a “sliding” lineup whose mainstays, George and Leonard, would be surrounded by a rotating cast depending on the opponent. AdvertisementThe practice that will continue Saturday when the Clippers play Memphis at Staples Center.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 04, 2020 02:37 UTC