“We’re soft!” Ty Lue reveals identity of Clippers after back-to-back losses nearing playoffs

Los Angeles Clippers dropped 11 of their previous 20 games since February 11.

“We’re soft!” Ty Lue reveals identity of Clippers after back-to-back losses nearing playoffs

Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Tyronn Lue

Following Monday’s 133-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers, which reduced the Los Angeles Clippers to 3-6 in their previous nine games, head coach Tyronn Lue seems to be running out of patience with his squad.

Many questions are being raised about the Clippers because of their prolonged poor play. When questioned about the team’s identity following the game, head coach Tyronn Lue didn’t hold back.

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The term “Identity” has also been brought up numerous times, even by the players themselves. Players doubt and question their team’s appearance in the last five games. James Harden and Paul George discussed how the Los Angeles Clippers currently lack a distinct identity. Tyronn Lue decided to refer to his team as “Soft” after today’s game and questioned the team’s identity.

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So right now, do we have an identity? I think, yeah, we are soft. That can be an identity if you want to call it that. We have to be tougher, mentally and physically. Guess we do have an identity. We got to go back to that.
Speaking in the Post-game interview, Tyronn Lue said

The Clippers have been off track since their all-star breaks, and their performance and records seem to be getting worse with each passing game. However, everything collapsed following the All-Star break and Russell Westbrook’s left-hand injury. Let’s discuss what factors led to the Clippers’ major drop.

How did the Los Angeles Clippers go from being the front-runners to being labeled “Soft”?

There are numerous issues with the Los Angeles Clippers, who are becoming worse every time they play. Their injuries and the reality that they are a top team but fall short are the main facts.

Many doubted Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook’s ability to work well together. However, these players didn’t seem to be that good for very long until Westbrook was hurt.

The Clippers have They are also 8–10 following the All-Star break, indicating a significant decline. However, why such a drop? Their HC has previously stated the true cause.

Although the Clippers are strong offensively, their defense is deteriorating. The fact that they were ranked 13th before the All-Star break and 28th after is indicative of this.

Nobody anticipated the Clippers’ downward slope. However, following the James Harden deal, several claimed that Harden’s arrival was a mistake. He then had his comeback with the Clippers. In the period from December 1 to February 5, the Clippers won 28 of their 31 games. Lue is now referring to the team as becoming soft; they must act now before it’s too late.

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