The Clippers rank 28th in opponent field goal percentage at 48.3 percent.

"We're trying to put an emphasis of being on a string, particularly on the weak side" Caron Butler said. "It's just guys shrinking the floor, playing alongside each other. We're just picking up each other's tendencies on defense."

The Clippers are also struggling on the boards, grabbing just 64.9 percent of available defensive rebounds, which is good for last in the league.

"Gang rebounding, that's important that we do that," Butler said. "It starts with defense. It's like defense's cousin. If you play good defense, block out and rebound, then good things will happen."