Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy was very close to getting fired a few weeks ago, but the team's recent hot streak saved his job.

Sources told Sporting News that some of the pressure on Dunleavy has been relieved in the wake of the team's run of four wins in five games.

Los Angeles owner Donald Sterling has said that he won't truly judge Dunleavy until the team is fullly healthy.

Eric Gordon just recently returned from a groin injury and first overall pick Blake Griffin has yet to play.