Less than a week ago, the Clippers made headlines acquiring Norman Powell alongside Robert Covington in a trade with the Portland Blazers. Since then, the Clippers dropped three in a row to fall three games behind the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. Dont let the record fool you, though.Powell, in the absence of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, has stepped up as the teams first option, capable of scoring double-digits night in and night out in his stint with the Clippers, hes averaging 21 points on an efficient 47.6 percent shooting from the field, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds. .npowell2404 for three. BallySportWest | #ClipperNation LA Clippers February 11 Glen Davis Jersey, 2022Despite his shorter frame, the explosive wing has been seen blowing by defenders for athletic finishes near the rim. From behind the arc, hes knocking down close to 41 percent of his shots this season. When he does find himself behind the free-throw line, which he does more about five times a game, hes cashing in on over 80 percent. Although he may not be the traditional playmaker the Clippers wanted or needed, hes capable of pushing the ball up the floor for a fast Zubac slam or an open three. All in all, hes been an exciting addition to the team: a legitimate offensive threat that can reduce the load on the Los Angeleno superstars shoulders. Not so exciting, however, is how the teams been playing the past week. The Clips are just coming back from a defeat against the Mavericks Luka Doni and his 51-point scoring explosion. Whether you like it or not, the team will take on Luka Magic again tomorrow for a second shot at coming out of Texas with a win.Most urgently, they will need to find a way to extinguish the fire on Lukas hands. And one big way to do so is to prevent a Doni-Zubac mismatch as much as possible. Against a slower and less agile Zubac, Doni navigated, with ease, to open himself up for a three he drained 7 of his long-range looks just in the first quarter. A Doni-Batum matchup, conversely, might be more favorable for the Clips. Not only has the Frenchman proved capable of slowing him down in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Mason Plumlee Jersey, but his agility and length will also make it harder for Doni to have easier shots from deep and in the paint. Or sending traps and double-teaming Doni might be the answer for the Clippers. True, its easier said than done. But not allowing the Mavericks to switch slower defenders on Doni will be a big factor as to how well Ty Lue and the Clippers are able to thwart another scoring outburst from the Slovenian superstar especially in the first quarter. On the other end of the floor, the trio of Powell , Reggie Jackson, and Marcus Morris Sr. will need to be at their best if they want to cap their losing streak at three. This post will serve as the game thread. Enjoy the game, and comment below.