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The Los Angeles Clippers (10-7) are riding a four-game winning streak as they visit the struggling Philadelphia 76ers (3-12) on Sunday. While the Clippers have found their groove, winning 7 of their last 10 games, the 76ers have stumbled out of the gates with just a pair of victories in their previous 10 contests.
Offense has fueled the Clippers' recent surge. Over their last five games, they've averaged a blistering 106 points per game on 44.1% shooting from the field and 34.7% from beyond the arc. Their ball movement has been crisp, dishing out 24 assists per contest while taking care of the rock with just under 15 turnovers a night. The Clippers have also clamped down defensively, holding opponents to 102 points per game during this stretch.
Conversely, the 76ers have sputtered on both ends. Over their previous 10 games, they've mustered just 103.1 points per game on 44.1% shooting while allowing a whopping 109.3 points per contest. Their three-point shooting has been particularly anemic at 32.1%, and they've struggled to get into an offensive rhythm with only 23.1 assists per game. Turnovers have compounded their issues, coughing up the ball 13.5 times a night.
While the Clippers have thrived with balanced scoring and a swarming defense, the 76ers have failed to find that same cohesion and consistency. Unless Philadelphia can reverse its recent slide, particularly on the offensive end, the streaking Clippers could add to their misery on Sunday.