They are a top 10 defense
To pull off an upset in the playoffs, any team will need to be stingy on the defensive side of the ball. And that’s exactly what the LA Clippers have been for the majority of this season.
The Clippers have the potential to be a really good team on the defensive end of the floor and that only is exemplified when George is on the floor. LA has had a top 10 defense for the majority of the season and is the only “underdog” in the West playoffs that will have one.
The Clippers have a superstar, one of the most seasoned rosters with plenty of playoff experience, and a defense that could wreak havoc in a playoff series. If they get in the playoffs, the Clippers are certainly a team to watch in the first round.