As bad as it's been for the Clippers this year, what with the 6 game losing streak after trading for James Harden, it could be much worse. The Clippers have been very fortunate to have had 3 games against the Spurs already this season, and one against the Blazers. Their other two wins were that nailbiter against the Rockets at home (with the Harden and-1 three at the end), and a home win against the Magic who were on the second night of a back to back.
Their other 8 games (all losses) have been against the Jazz, Lakers, Knicks, Nets, Mavs, Grizzlies, Nuggets and now Pelicans. They do get the Blazers again in a couple weeks, but that's really their only easy game before Christmas. They're definitely a team to keep an eye on as they really can't afford to dig themselves too deep of a hole, what with the West being as strong as it is this year.
They beat us, so they're legit.