Clippers return from 6-game trip battered but standing at 20-8 overall

Even in retirement, Ralph Lawler is keeping it real: “Guess you could blame schedule for Clipper Loss in Chicago,” tweeted the Hall of Fame former Clippers broadcaster after the Clippers’ 109-106 loss Saturday in a game that started about 22 hours after the team’s victory in Minneapolis had.
“But I’d saying missing (Kawhi) Leonard and (Lou) Williams down the stretch was the difference. Still, 4-2 trip is acceptable. 2 games coming up at home this week.”