Dec 4, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul (3) takes the ball down court in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
7. Los Angeles Clippers (12-7)
Last Week: 1-2
Previous Ranking: 7
No-No J.J.: J.J. Redick will be out six to eight weeks after breaking a bone and tearing a ligament in his right hand. He’s been the biggest cog in a terrific perimeter attack for the Clippers and they’ll have to try and get along without him for quite awhile.
The Week That Was: Los Angeles won in overtime at Sacramento 104-98 on Friday, lost to the Pacers 105-100 on Sunday and lost at Atlanta 107-97 on Wednesday.
The Numbers: 45.2% FG, 25.9% 3FG (29th), 71.6% FT, 100.3 PPG
The Opponents: 46.9% FG, 36.1% 3FG, 73.1% FT, 103.3 PPG
The Leaders: Jamal Crawford 21.3 ppg, DeAndre Jordan 13.3 rpg, Chris Paul 10.5 apg (2 games), Paul 2 spg, Jordan 3.3 bpg, Jordan 13-for-20 (65%) FG, Darren Collison 3-for-6 (50%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Paul 13-for-32 (40.6%) FG, Crawford 4-for-17 (23.5%) 3FG