Down by 1 1/2 games in the Pacific Division with two remaining, the Clippers are primed
to take first place away from their crosstown rivals. They'll need some help from Sacramento, though.
During the month of April, Randy Foye has averaged 15.4 ppg, including 24 in Sunday night's win over New Orleans. The former Villanova standout went 6-12 from beyond the arc, and hit three triples in a row during the fourth quarter. His ability to step up & make big shots as we've seen recently will prove crucial in whether or not "Lob City" makes a deep playoff run.
If there was ever a right time to peak during a shortened NBA season, this may be it. After going through locker room turmoil in the middle of March, the Clippers have stepped it up. They've put together win streaks of six games & five games, including beating Oklahoma City in three of their four meetings this season.
In tonight's game, the Clippers will need to dictate the tempo, knock down open shots when they're available, and get soild production from their bench.
Atlanta will need to play a half-court offense, attack the rim, and get a big game from Joe Johnson.
