How The LA Clippers Got The Job Done Without Norman Powell

The Los Angeles Clippers showcased their depth with a 104-93 victory over the Orlando Magic, even in the absence of leading scorer Norman Powell. How did they manage such a feat? James Harden emerged as the standout player, delivering 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while also improving his three-point shooting. The Clippers' defense was formidable, particularly in the second half, with Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. playing pivotal roles. Role players like Ivica Zubac, Amir Coffey, and Jordan Miller stepped up, highlighting the team's next-man-up mentality. With a six-game winning streak, the Clippers have turned their season around after a rocky start.
Join die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri, a 20-year Clippers fan, as he breaks down these key performances and the team's evolving strategy. Don't miss out on this insightful analysis of the Clippers' path to success.
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[@Spu_1025]

Our team is filled with dawgs with a lot of fight in them! Love the energy of this team, go Clippers!! 👏🙌

[@dlaurent14]

This Clipper team is so deep, having Bamba back and Jordan miller going be huge for the future of this team. This team score over 100 points on top 2 defense of the league, once Kawhi back we can legit win the west.

[@joeoliveriii632]

Facts kawhi cant do nun but make us better

[@dlaurent14]

@joeoliveriii632 exactly this team would easily become top 3 in defensive rating and are offense get way better with him scoring 20 plus points a game along side norm & harden.

[@FootyTape]

"kawhi back" lmaoo

[@stump4522]

​@@FootyTapeback off? What? 🤨

[@delanodobson7697]

I just hope he doesn’t slow our offense down

[@torrey2708]

Jordan Miller 👏🏾👏🏾

[@darinhumbert2944]

JVG has us playing locked down defense

[@therealverbal3]

Great win , Coffey is emerging as a star before our eyes. he’s not afraid of the big moments or taking shots .

[@durdurpoo]

Amir reminds me of Norm in that way! They are solid guys you can count on attempting and making shots. It’s like a cool confidence. They ain’t too loud or flashy just get the job done / top execution guys

[@therealverbal3]

factz ! i agree

[@jasonchavez5078]

Aside from some prison ball at times from Harden and KPJ, this team is so fun to watch and root for. The best clippers teams have always been the scrappy defensive minded teams. Can’t wait till we get Klaw back and make some noise!

[@patconlon7835]

Who makes the schedule? The Clippers basically playing every other night the whole month of November -Got a game this Friday at 730--Fly to Philly--Lose 3 hours sleep--Play Philly at 6 sunday and the Celtics monday--Dont get a 4 day break till Dec. 4

[@delusionalfreak1421]

Same as Suns they're one of the most hectic when it comes to schedule, unlike Lakers & Kings they are the Opposite.

[@alexbonyt6363]

When PG gone, Clippers young blood rises... Norm is correct.

[@xTOASTEDx]

D, imagine if T Man was scoring 6 or 8 a night.

[@pfpchad2747]

Good to see the Clippers continuing to win.

[@darinhumbert2944]

AGREE

[@darinhumbert2944]

GO CLIPPERS GO

[@shaunwillis7815]

Where would our defense be if we wasn't like leading the league in turnovers? 🤔

[@darinhumbert2944]

The BEARD is the man!!

[@durdurpoo]

I love Tmann and what he has done for the team. Unfortunately, I don’t think he does well when the team is that deep and there’s more confident shooters. I hope he gets out of his head more

[@tyreerhodes2316]

Gotta trade t man for a shooter. Or a straight bucket better. If luke kennard could find his strike again he would be perfect

[@durdurpoo]

I don’t like how the front office traded people away and then change their minds after like with Batum. I would feel a certain type of way if I was traded and then traded back. I think once you let someone go commit to the decision stop going back and forth it shows no real strategy or loyalty. I was so sad when Batum, Roco, and Luke kennard left. You get used to these players that carried the team when kawhi and pg were hurt. In all, I think front office has a lot to blame on bad trades and changing strategies.

[@Wokonwater]

@@durdurpooit’s a business bro. I love batum. Wish they didn’t trade him last year but it’s understandable they pulled the trigger to get harden. Obviously Nico had no hard feelings. Glad he’s back.

[@Stratos.2]

Lol the moment you began to speak I could tell your voice was more gravely and then remembered your championship game you coached. Too bad you lost, but I know you did your best and there's only so much the coach can do.

[@darinhumbert2944]

GO CLIPPERS GO BEARD

[@vadablak3902]

Porter Jr. ain't lookin' too shabby now is he?

[@shaunwillis7815]

As long as he stop shooting 3s lol.

[@vadablak3902]

@@shaunwillis7815 he gotta get his rhythm and confidence back he'll be OK...

[@darinhumbert2944]

JEFF Vangundry is a difference maker

[@thabisokhantsi9346]

Man I'm almost surprised we are winning games despite the turnovers and Hardens inefficiencies

[@sammyslam1]

The Jeff Van Gundy effect! Great suffocating defense!

[@tyreerhodes2316]

Idk when harden started throwing the ball down court so much. But he need to chill. Hes also getting harrased cause we have no other real ball handler.

[@tyreerhodes2316]

He still got the moves but he blows so many layups now also

[@starrlab1]

I’ve said it at the beginning of the season!!!! We have enough to make it to the playoffs without kawhi!!!! It’s about coaching to the strengths of the team !

[@durdurpoo]

Do you think the addition of Van gundy is a big part of the improvements on coaching? Curious what everyone is thinking

[@starrlab1]

@ on the defensive side of things yes . I just wish Ty would stop going small !!!

[@LockedOnClippers]

i'm wrong so far i can't lie

[@notacc]

Harden needs to cut down on TOs, stop playing lazy defense and for God's sakes block someone out!!

[@darinhumbert2944]

GO CLIPPERS

[@endah08]

Darian! You gotta look after your voice, you could easily be doing permanent damage. Try see a vocal coach if you can. Brief tip, try not to lift your chin and squash your tongue down when shouting, that will help you use nasal resonance and force more support from the core. Look after yourself mate.

[@LockedOnClippers]

thanks man!

[@patconlon7835]

the idiot front office in Orlando took Jett Howard over Gradey Dick--80% of the front offices in the NBA are beyond clueless--Sam Presti isnt a "genius"---he just took advantage of the desperation and stupidity of all the other bozos in the NBA who are too smart for their own good

[@RADIOACTIVEYOUTH]

Facts

[@thomastalented]

Harden makes these role players look even better. Powell having career year so far. Paul George career year under Harden. Zubac career year under Harden. DJJ career year under Harden. Coffey probably too. TOLD YALL WE ARE GONNA BE FINE, JUAT NOW JELLING😂😂😂😂😂 If Thomas didn't say it then yall don't listen to it.

[@tyreerhodes2316]

Harden is a great playmaker when he not tryna force the ball 94 feet

[@thomastalented]

@tyreerhodes2316 Scared money don't make money

[@LockedOnClippers]

what about our boi T?

[@stump4522]

Hope you are doing better Darian.

[@LockedOnClippers]

thank you

[@chriskaitatzis226]

Corey brewer & Josh Smith? hehe Sorry Go Clips

[@thomastalented]

Now everybody believes in Zubca low post like i told yall was how we can beat Dallas ..... Ty neglects Zubac 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@LockedOnClippers]

you've never been wrong Thomas, why don't you have a show since we can all learn so much

[@thomastalented]

@LockedOnClippers i don't think I know enough cpu shit like yall be doing 😅😅

[@LockedOnClippers]

@@thomastalented cpu? lol

[@joebenson528]

T Mann looked like Tony Snell during the infamous 2017 0/0/0/0/0 in 28 minutes. We need to trade him before his stock tanks more than the 2015-16 76ers.

[@FootyTape]

exactamente

[@RaymondNassar]

For the record, Terance had an assist.

[@thomastalented]

Yall fools wanted pay 212 million checked out PG 😂😂😂😂 2-12 MILLION

[@dontebell2113]

🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thomastalented]

@dontebell2113 I remember so many ppl trying to lie to me in offseason... 🤔😅😅😅

[@LockedOnClippers]

I didn't who is y'all?

[@4ktkaram395]

Thoughts on the logo?

[@9999nadia]

Personally I'm just not a fan of the logo. There is to much going on within and it just looks bad and the floor is to dark. Jerseys clean tho

[@joebenson528]

@@9999nadia I'm not a fan of the Navy Blue either. From the Buffalo Braves to the pre-Balmer Clippers we always had bright colors. We need to bring back the 2013-14 away red jersey and alternate it with powder blue. I hope the Braves orange makes an appearance this season.

[@mokeeiswatching]

KD, Harden, and Russ doing great this season? I thought this year is all about new generation of superstars and next face of the league. .

[@LockedOnClippers]

did i say that?

[@mokeeiswatching]

@LockedOnClippers of course, not you bro. ESPN keeps pushing these narratives.

[@darinhumbert2944]

2025 NBA champs

[@ZoranRajovic-zl2mn]

TOs pass from Zu are so frustrated to watch

[@shaft9000]

His hands come and go. He was very good for the first month and then a few games ago his hands (and brain) looked broken. Moon lobs into the middle of the floor ... _f*kin y i k e s_ Needs better anticipation passing into transition and from doubleteams.

[@darinhumbert2944]

PG is going to be sorry when we win a title

[@danumatgoma7737]

TMANN, KPJ NO BUENO!!!

[@thomastalented]

3 games outta 1st seed.

[@marciaaaron6044]

When kawhi is back the starting lineup will be : Harden, Kawhi, Zubac , DJJr and Powell. But kawhi is going to take a lot of the scoring. what I’m trying to say is powell volume in this lineup won’t be very high cause kawhi is going to take all the important shots from powell. Amir Coffey or Terence Mann could fill that role with better defense . So should trade powell and KPJr for Jordan Poole, who is a pointguard skills that’s what we don’t have Jordan Poole to back up harden . In a stretch 5 lineup like: poole, tmann, Corey kispert, Kai jones and mo bamba. That’s a fast line and mo bamba can hit some 3s also Corey kispert for Kobe brown trade .