The Clippers Finals hopes remain alive despite all odds. Photo by Getty ImagesIt's easy to believe that the Los Angeles Clippers cannot do the impossible.After losing two of your games, it is impossible to win the third NBA playoff series.AdvertisementIt's difficult to believe that this franchise made it to the NBA Finals given their history. Period.The team is now in the Western Conference Finals, which is a first for them. The Clips are finally within reach of a championship after playing in the NBA for 50 seasons.They managed to do it without their best player. Kawhi Leonard was hurt in the knee during Game 4 against the Utah Jazz.It was a sign of doom and gloom.The Clippers won the last two games without him.The Clippers still have a chance tonight to tie the best-of-7 series against the Phoenix Suns.To force a Game 7 at Phoenix, they need to win Game 6 at Staples Center.Most will forget the Clippers, that's for sure. It is impossible to complete the job without the most powerful gun in the team.AdvertisementIt is not true.The Clippers team seemed to be destined for success. If they had made just a few free throws in the first four conference final games, this series could have been finished in five games. Leonard didn't play a single game.AdvertisementYes, for the record, Clippers actually outscored Suns in points but trail 3-2 overall.The Clippers could have buckled Monday night if they didn't want to move the piano up to their penthouse apartment.AdvertisementThey heard that center Ivica Zuma would be missing Game 5 due to a knee injury.The Clippers were left without Leonard, Zubac and Serge Ibaka. Serge Ibaka had just undergone surgery after playing in the Clips' first two playoff games.AdvertisementTalk about a stack deck. They looked at a certain loss.Paul George, a star forward, turned in his best playoff performance when his team needed a hero. He scored 41 points on 75% field shooting, lifting L.A. to a comfortable win of 116-102. It stunned the Suns and their fans who celebrated like 1999.AdvertisementMost people believed the Suns would win the series at home and make it to the Finals, as they did in 1993, when Charles Barkley was still playing for The Association.Barkleys Suns didn't win the title back then. This Suns team might not even make it to the finals.AdvertisementThe pressure of a postseason win may not be something the Suns are ready for. The Suns' performance in Game 5 against a weak Clippers team speaks volumes about their current state. A young team is not able to win a close game.Yes, Chris Paul is a veteran Suns point guard. Paul has struggled to make it to the NBA Finals a few times.AdvertisementThe Suns are clearly the clear favorite on paper. They need to win just one game, and the Clippers must win the remaining two. L.A. is not a place for error.It was still the same for the Clippers in their first two series. It was all grim.AdvertisementThey lost Game 5 at home against the Mavericks. However, they won Game 6 in Dallas and Game 7, respectively, to move on to the second round.They won seven games against Utah. The Clippers won four of the next four games, including Game 5 in Salt Lake City, after losing the first two contests. Remember that the Jazz were the No. The Jazz were the No. 1 seed in West.AdvertisementThe Clippers clearly live by the motto, "If it aint tough, it aint right."They have proven themselves time and again. This series is no different.AdvertisementClippers are able to overcome all odds and accomplish the impossible. Let logic go and trust what you've seen from these Clippers.
