Clippers bring string of blown leads into holiday showdown with Lakers

For all the good times and merriment they promise, the holidays are nothing if not stressful – just ask L.A.’s two NBA superteams, both of whom are limping heading into a Christmas Day rematch that seemed a week ago like it would be the stuff statements are made off.
Now, the main course on Wednesday’s NBA holiday schedule suddenly seems squishier, like it might be a less substantial meal than what everyone was wishing for.
The Lakers – who will host the Staples Center sh