The Clippers' frequent coaching changes clearly reflect a short-sighted approach; the overall atmosphere and culture of the team have been corrupted by owner Donald Sterling.
However, the arrival of Larry-Brown still tightened up the Clippers temporarily, and they performed excellently after the All-Star break, reaching the seventh place in the Western Conference for a period.
Brown has always been adept at squeezing out players' potential, and the current Clippers certainly have a roster with potential.
Visiting the Portland Trail Blazers, Brown and the Clippers intended to gain some advantage here to solidify their playoff position.
Earlier in the season, the Clippers once defeated the Trail Blazers here, and after Gan Guoyang joined the Trail Blazers, the underdog Clippers have frequently beaten the Blazers.
