The Los Angeles Clippers’ Remarkable Winning Streak
The Los Angeles Clippers are on a remarkable winning streak recently, prompting a local fan to literally face the consequences of their own words. Robert Flom, the editor of the 213Hoops blog, took to social media back in December when the Clippers held a struggling 6-21 record and were perceived as one of the least competitive teams in the NBA.
Flom’s Bold Statement
After head coach Ty Lue declared an ambitious goal for the remainder of the season – to finish 35 wins and 20 losses – Flom made a bold statement on X, vowing,
“If they go 15-3 in any stretch this season, I will print and eat this tweet.”
The Clippers’ Achievement
Fast forward to Sunday, January 26, when the Clippers achieved that very feat by defeating the Brooklyn Nets decisively with a score of 126-89, fulfilling Flom’s taunt in a spectacular fashion. This encouraging resurgence for the Clippers can largely be attributed to star player Kawhi Leonard, who has been on fire, netting at least 20 points in an impressive 24 consecutive games.
In the recent triumph against Brooklyn, Leonard topped the scoring chart with 28 points in just 28 minutes of play. Over the past 18 games, he has participated in 15 of those, boasting an average of 31.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.4 steals per game while shooting over 43% from beyond the arc.
Flom’s Commitment
In keeping with his word, Flom plans to eat the printed version of his tweet during a podcast recording on Monday night, showcasing his commitment to follow through on his playful challenge. The Clippers’ recent performance has seen them soar to a 10-3 record in January, winning eight out of their last nine games. At present, the Clippers are positioned 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 21-24.
Leonard humorously weighed in on Flom’s upcoming culinary challenge, voicing a light-hearted concern about the health implications of consuming printed paper.
