LA Clippers spiral continues as Kawhi Leonard and James Harden put up big numbers, but can they rescue a season on life support? With a 5-15 start and a daunting road trip ahead, the Clippers sit 13th in the Western Conference, raising doubts about their playoff hopes and whether the NBA Play-In is their only realistic path.

Die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri spotlights the team’s critical issues, from Kawhi’s minutes restriction and James Harden’s turnover woes to defensive breakdowns and the disappointing impact of offseason additions like Chris Paul and Brook Lopez. Analysis zeroes in on lineup adjustments, open three-point shooting struggles, and what needs to change against the Miami Heat’s league-leading pace. Will the Clippers’ role players and coaching tweaks be enough to halt the losing streak and salvage the season, or is it already time to blow up the roster?

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