Clippers’ center Ivica Zubac has been dominant and has a strong case for NBA Defensive Player of the Year, while Norman Powell, at age 31, has unlocked a magnificent level of play. With a new arena, the Clippers are thriving and could be the league’s Cinderella story once the playoffs begin.

Thomas and Kyrou are playmakers on the top two lines and there is plenty of talent mixed in, including Pavel Buchnevich and Jake Neighbours, who can test any defense. At the moment, the Blues are set to face the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round.