The Los Angeles Clippers have not won a game since the all-star break.
Also, they have not won a game since adding point guard Russell Westbrook to the roster.
But, former NBA player Eddie House says Westbrook does not deserve all the blame.
.@EddieHouse_50 sticks up for Russell Westbrook and says he's not the issue with Clippers struggles:
"Look at the team! It's a team issue. Yes he's part of the problem, but is he the main reason? Hell no." pic.twitter.com/RgbdXrhOOK
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) March 3, 2023
House believes that there is a serious problem with the Clippers as a whole.
The team is not defending well since the break.
Over the past four games, the Clippers are giving up an astounding 133.25 points per game.
They are not going to beat anyone giving up that many points.
In the first game out of the break against the Sacramento Kings, they gave up 176 points which is the most in the NBA this season.
So even though it is easy to blame Westbrook for their downfall, the Clippers have larger issues.
In his four games, Westbrook is averaging 14.0 points, 8.5 assists, and 4.3 rebounds.
But where he is hurting the team is with his 4.3 turnovers per game.
Ideally, the former MVP would take better care of the ball, but that has been a problem for him throughout his career.
The Clippers have fallen to seventh in the Western Conference standings after this four-game skid.
They have to figure out a way to defend better if they hope to avoid the play-in tournament.
On Friday night, they have another date with the Kings and a much better defensive performance will be needed if they hope to win.
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