Three things to Know: Is it time to take the Clippers seriously as contenders?

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“Then I’ll get on my knees and pray… We don’t get fooled again.”

It’s hard not to have the classic rock anthem by The Who running through your mind when thinking about the Clippers as a possible title threat, but they are starting to look like it.

The Clippers are 10-4 in their last 14 games with the best offense in the NBA over that stretch, with the latest of those wins coming Thursday night in the final game before the All-Star break, a 116-107 win over the still-shorthanded Suns, behind 26 a piece from Paul George and Terrence Mann. Kawhi Leonard added 16.

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