‘Smart positioning’Just to clarify, the Clippers are not the first team to tank a game (or four) to avoid facing a strong opponent. And then if you’re the Clippers, you figure you have to play the Lakers at some point. That battle royale has to happen.”The Clippers have been relatively light on the bravado this season. It’s only embarrassing if you deny it, since the Clippers will once again end up as the poseurs of the NBA. The Nuggets can basically choose their opponent: they can beat the Blazers and take the Lakers, or let the Blazers beat them and see them again in a week.

Source: Manila Times May 16, 2021 16:07 UTC