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Will the Clippers Turn the Tide Against Hornets at Spectrum Center?

As the LA Clippers prepare to face off against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent slump. The Clippers, who have been on a rollercoaster ride this season, are looking to regain their winning momentum after dropping two of their last three games.


LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 26:  James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers celebrates during the game  on December 26, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

In their most recent matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, despite a strong showing in the fourth quarter where they scored 31 points, it wasn't enough to overcome an earlier deficit. The Clippers fell short with 93 points against the Hawks' 110. This loss was marked by a struggle from beyond the arc where they shot just 31 percent compared to their opponents' impressive 50 percent.


Prior to that game, they faced off against New Orleans Pelicans and displayed a more balanced performance but still came up short with 104 points versus Pelicans' 112. Their field goal percentage was better at 48 percent; however, turnovers and defensive lapses proved costly as they allowed 58 points in paint.


LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 26:  Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots a three point basket during the game  on December 26, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

However, there is hope for optimism as just before these two losses, the Clippers showcased what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders with an emphatic win over Chicago Bulls scoring an outstanding total of 126 points while shooting at an incredible rate of sixty percent from field and fifty percent from three-point range.


The upcoming game promises to be another test for this resilient team. With both teams having dynamic rosters capable of explosive offense and tight defense, it will come down to which side can assert its style of play more effectively.


LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 26:  Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets goes to the basket during the game on December 26, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fans can catch all the action live on March 31st at Spectrum Center or tune into BSSE or BSSC networks for broadcast coverage starting at noon Pacific Time (PDT).

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