Sure, but Would You Come Back?
Former Clipper forward Danny Manning, who led the club to successive playoff appearances in 1992-1993, is impressed with the job Clipper Coach Bill Fitch has done this season.
“They play hard and they execute and they give themselves a chance to win every ballgame,” said Manning, who had 13 points and eight rebounds in the Suns’ 110-93 win over the Clippers Friday.
How much turnover have the Clippers gone through since trading Manning three years ago?
Only four players on the Clipper roster played with Manning, forward Loy Vaught, center Stanley Roberts, swingman Charles Outlaw and guard Terry Dehere.
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Defense has been one of the reasons the Clippers are in contention for their first playoff berth since 1993, but it has been inadequate lately.
The Clippers, who gave up an average of 97 points in their first 45 games, have given up an average of 107.5 points in their last two games, including the season-high 110 against the Suns.
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