2024 LA Clippers Playoffs Picture Following Win vs Orlando Magic (March 29): Updated standings, schedule and more 

The LA Clippers have managed to secure consecutive victories, with a thrilling win against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Currently on a four-game road trip, the Clippers have a perfect record of 2-0 and are in a crucial stage of the regular season. Going into the game, they were barely holding onto the fourth spot in the Western Conference.

In the final minutes of the game, Kawhi Leonard’s jump shot gave the Clippers a one-point lead over the Magic. With only 5.1 seconds left, Paul George secured the Clippers’ victory with a clutch fadeaway shot. Unfortunately, Franz Wagner’s buzzer-beating attempt missed the rim, resulting in the Magic’s third consecutive loss.

Despite George only scoring 12 points, Leonard’s dominant performance of 29 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and Zubac’s contribution of 14 points and nine rebounds led the Clippers to gain momentum with two additional games in their road trip.

The link for the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dBHyxgT3yM.

LA Clippers’ Playoff Standings: Current Position and Potential Opponents

The Orlando Magic put up a good fight, but the LA Clippers managed to secure a clutch win and improve their season record to 46-27.

Despite the fact that they are five games behind the Denver Nuggets (51-23) for third place, the Clippers are still holding onto their fourth place spot in the Western Conference with a one-game lead over the New Orleans Pelicans (45-28). It is highly probable that they will maintain this ranking and end the season as the No. 4 seed.

Despite the Pelicans moving ahead of them in the standings just last week, things looked dire for the Clippers. They had been struggling since the All-Star break and their previous dominance seemed to have disappeared. But Kawhi Leonard is determined to lead the team to success and is willing to carry them on his back.

LA Clippers’ Path to the Playoffs: Schedule

According to Tankathon, the LA Clippers have the 13th most challenging schedule remaining in the NBA.

The Clippers are approaching the end of their schedule with only nine games remaining, but they will only face three teams that are not in contention. They will have two matchups against the Utah Jazz and one against the struggling Charlotte Hornets.

Despite having some tough teams on their schedule, such as the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers are still a strong team.

Assessing the LA Clippers’ Chances of Securing a Top 4 Spot in the Playoffs

There is a high likelihood that the LA Clippers will retain their position as fourth in the Western Conference, particularly if they maintain their success in winning games. With a current streak of two consecutive victories, this serves as a significant boost to their confidence.

Despite being in his first big season in three years, Kawhi Leonard deserves recognition for his performance and should receive a few MVP votes. Additionally, Paul George’s ability to stay relatively healthy has been crucial for the Clippers. James Harden and Russell Westbrook have also been strong contributors, with the latter willingly accepting a bench role.

The link for the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXJwRK2ByKw.