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NBA Power Rankings: LA Clippers Are Real, And They’re Spectacular

By Michael Saenz

November 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrates with forward Blake Griffin (32) after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrates with forward Blake Griffin (32) after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) controls the ball while being defended by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) controls the ball while being defended by Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

13. team. 18. . 7-6. Previous: 10th. Boston Celtics

After an absolute terrible – and inexcusable – loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Boston Celtics had an opportunity to redeem themselves, and then some. The Celtics had a chance to send a message to the rest of the NBA, specifically the Eastern Conference.

Even though they did send a message, it wasn’t the one that many expected them to make. The Celtics proved that they’re not ready to compete with the NBA’s best. In the way of a 16-point loss, the Celtics fell to the hands of the Warriors.

In fairness, the Celtics have been battling through injuries. Still, this team simply hasn’t been what many expected them to be this season.