The Los Angeles Clippers have been getting it done in a variety of ways in their recent successes, perhaps most notably on defense.
That's likely a discouraging sign for the Charlotte Hornets, who have endured a bunch of offensive shortcomings.
The teams meet Sunday night in Charlotte.
"I love our defense," Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said after Friday night's 100-97 triumph at Orlando. "Another tough, gritty win for us coming down the stretch. Finding a way to win the game. That's what you have to do if you want to be a good team."
The Clippers (46-27) have won four of their past six games, with each of those victories coming on the road. The most recent effort came with Kawhi Leonard's 29 points, marking the third time in four games that he has led the team in scoring.
The defensive numbers would look better for Los Angeles if it weren't for live-ball turnovers at the offensive end.
"You can't be doing that," Lue said. "Turning the ball over with ...
