The Clippers annihilated the Nets on Sunday night to win their 21st game of the season and draw closer to a .500 record. Los Angeles’s exceptionally poor start was a big storyline early in the year but the team has really turned it around since then. It’s mostly thanks to Kawhi Leonard playing like a superstar and consistent contributions from the rest of the rotation led by James Harden, who ranks fourth in the NBA in assists per game.
Last night’s victory was widely celebrated by the Clippers and their fanbase because it meant the team hit one other key milestone: they’ve gone 15-3 in their last 18 games. Why is that important? Because of a promise made by a fan back when the season appeared lost for Los Angeles.
