Clippers Curse on course for an NBA Finals demise
3 years, 7 months ago

Clippers Curse on course for an NBA Finals demise

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, and guard Terance Mann celebrate during a 126-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 at Staples Center on Sunday. Clippers Clippers win Game 7, eliminate Mavericks despite Luka Doncic’s 46 points Kawhi Leonard was an assist shy of a triple-double, Paul George had 22 points and 10 assists and Clippers role players were big in series’ first home win. Said Kennard: “This was a big-time win.” Said Reggie Jackson: “We’re still chasing what we’re chasing.” Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is fouled by Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic on a dunk attempt during Game 7 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. × Video highlights from the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 7 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on June 6, 2021, at Staples Center.

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Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, knocks the ball away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, in the first half Friday night in Denver. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the previous two games, …

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden reacts after scoring against the 76ers on Sunday evening in Philadelphia. James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Harden was booed every time he touched the ball by 76ers fans …

The Sports Report: Clippers hold off Steph Curry and the Warriors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Clippers hold off Steph Curry and the Warriors

LA Times  

Warriors forward Draymond Green is guarded by James Harden in the second half. From Broderick Turner: The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers’ three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry bringing a high level of excitement to the Intuit Dome. The style of basketball Pat and the Lakers created in …

Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Kyle Anderson during the first half of the Clippers’ 102-99 win at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry — bringing a high level of excitement to …

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clippers blown out by Rockets in NBA Cup opener for their third consecutive loss

LA Times  

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, left, reaches in to force a jump ball with Clippers guard James Harden during the first half of the Clippers’ 125-104 loss Friday. Jabari Smith Jr. had a season-high 28 points with five three-pointers and the Houston Rockets never trailed in a 125-104 rout of the Clippers on Friday night in their NBA Cup opener. …

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling the Clippers' Intuit Dome debut. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, while Bradley Beal added 24. The Suns dominated the paint and outrebounded the Clippers by nine, with Jusuf Nurkic contributing 21 points for the Clippers. The Suns won despite a late push by the Clippers, …

How much parity is there in the NBA? Will it stick? The how and why of the current era
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How much parity is there in the NBA? Will it stick? The how and why of the current era

New York Times  

Part II of a five-part series ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, chronicling how the league reached this era of parity and the key questions that remain. Yes, it’s true: Despite the seeming increase in parity over the last several years, and some structural changes that make it seem likely to continue, the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder begin …

Clippers 2024-25 schedule: First real home games versus Lakers set for Jan. 19, Feb. 4
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers 2024-25 schedule: First real home games versus Lakers set for Jan. 19, Feb. 4

LA Times  

Now that the Clippers have a home to call their own, they will no longer have to cover the championship banners featuring the other home team. November 2: vs. Oklahoma City, 7:30; 4: vs. San Antonio, 7:30; 6: vs. Philadelphia, 7; 8: at Sacramento, 7; 9: vs. Toronto, 7:30; 11: at Oklahoma City, 5; 13: at Houston, 5; 15: at …

Lakers open Cup title defense Nov. 15 against Spurs. Thompson returns to Golden State on Nov. 12
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers open Cup title defense Nov. 15 against Spurs. Thompson returns to Golden State on Nov. 12

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense of the NBA Cup title will begin on Nov. 15 in San Antonio against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and Klay Thompson will be back at Golden State — as a visitor with Dallas — on Nov. 12. The NBA released the schedule of the group play games on Tuesday, with those …

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it
7 months ago

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it

New York Times  

Winning an NBA title is extremely difficult. Team Finals result Finals MVP 2022 Warriors Won Steph Curry 2021 Suns Lost 2020 Lakers Won LeBron James 2020 Heat Lost 2015 Cavaliers Lost 2008 Celtics Won Paul Pierce 2002 Nets Lost 1978 Sonics Lost 1977 Blazers Won Bill Walton 1976 Suns Lost 1975 Warriors Won Rick Barry 1967 Warriors Lost 1964 Warriors …

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Mavericks take 2-0 lead over Wolves with crunch Doncic 3-pointer
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Mavericks take 2-0 lead over Wolves with crunch Doncic 3-pointer

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with 3 seconds left, posting his fifth triple-double of the playoffs to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals on Friday night. Doncic had 32 points, 13 assists and …

Amid Lakers coaching speculation, Clippers hope to keep Tyronn Lue for a ‘long time’
8 months ago

Amid Lakers coaching speculation, Clippers hope to keep Tyronn Lue for a ‘long time’

LA Times  

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue argues a call during a game between the Clippers and the Charlotte Hornets on March 31. The Clippers expect Tyronn Lue to be the coach of the team for a “long time” and the plan is to offer him a contact extension so he’s not coaching the 2024-25 season in the final year of his deal, …

Eliminated by Mavericks, Clippers have a number of offseason questions to address
8 months ago

Eliminated by Mavericks, Clippers have a number of offseason questions to address

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden drives against Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving during the first half of the Clippers’ season-ending loss in Game 6 on Friday night. So Ballmer’s decision to talk to players after their season-ending loss meant “a lot” to the team, Lue said. I haven’t even thought about it.” The Clippers expect Lue to be the coach for a …

Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 5 to Mavericks
8 months, 1 week ago

Clippers on brink of playoff elimination after losing Game 5 to Mavericks

LA Times  

The winner of Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series Wednesday night was going to be one step away from advancing. “We just didn’t play well, all around,” Clippers coach Ty Lue said. And, so, we’ll be better for Game 6.” Game 6 is Friday night in Dallas, the same site where the Clippers won Game 4 on Sunday …

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series
8 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are all tied up after four games in a series that’s been a back-and-forth thriller with big finishes, surprising twists and an intriguingly counterintuitive narrative. Los Angeles evened it in Game 4 on Sunday with a 116-111 win at Dallas despite playing without Kawhi Leonard and blowing a 31-point …

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' Game 5 vs Mavericks
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' Game 5 vs Mavericks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 5 of the Los Angeles Clippers’ tight first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night due to right knee inflammation. Leonard missed Game 1 and Game 4 of the series after missing the final eight games of the regular season with right knee pain. AP AUDIO: Kawhi Leonard ruled out for …

Los Angeles, Dallas face off with series tied 2-2
8 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles, Dallas face off with series tied 2-2

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -2.5; over/under is 209.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 2-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are in a 2-2 series tie in the Western Conference first round. Los Angeles ranks seventh in the Western Conference with 14.8 fast …

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs
8 months, 1 week ago

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Paul George and James Harden are two-for-two without Kawhi Leonard in the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round playoff series against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. In the playoffs, it don’t matter how you win.” AP AUDIO: Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead. We’ve got to be …

James Harden closes Game 4 victory as Clippers even series with Mavericks
8 months, 1 week ago

James Harden closes Game 4 victory as Clippers even series with Mavericks

LA Times  

James Harden scored 13 of the Clippers’ final 18 points in a Game 4 win over the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon in Dallas. And so, it’s pretty simple for me.” Perhaps, but the game turned tenuous when the Clippers’ big lead turned into a 105-104 deficit with 2:14 left after Kyrie Irving scored over three Clippers’ defenders. “He’s extremely disappointed …

Mavericks overwhelm Clippers with new winning formula: Dunks, athleticism and power
8 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks overwhelm Clippers with new winning formula: Dunks, athleticism and power

New York Times  

DALLAS — It’s not only that the Dallas Mavericks couldn’t have won a game like this when the season began. Friday’s victory, a 101-90 physical slugfest of a win against the Los Angeles Clippers that put Dallas up 2-1 in the teams’ first-round series, can be directly traced to this season’s trade deadline, when the team acquired P.J. Dončić, specifically, …

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -4.5; over/under is 209 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1. Kawhi Leonard is scoring 23.7 points per game with 6.1 …

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard loses control of the ball while guarded by Luka Doncic in Game 2. The Clippers lost Game 2 to the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena and in the process lost the home-court advantage in the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series that’s now tied at 1-1. “Win Game 3,” Lue said late Tuesday night after his crew’s …

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden celebrates with Paul George after scoring against the Mavericks in Game 1 on Sunday. The inflammation in Kawhi Leonard’s right knee kept him out of the Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks. And so Paul George, James Harden and the rest of Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s group had to press forward without their best player. …

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It’s playoff time in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Clippers have four potential Hall of Famers on their roster. “They’re going to score the basketball,” Clippers guard James Harden said, “but make it as difficult as you can possession by possession.” The Clippers took two of three from Dallas this season. “I think we’re good when …

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -2; over/under is 223.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Clippers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks to start the Western Conference first round. The Clippers won the last regular season matchup 107-88 on Nov. 26 led by …

NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday

Associated Press  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the play-in tournament. We’ll see what we got whenever the time gets here.” Golden State gets a short bus ride north for an elimination game against the Kings, on the same floor where the Warriors won a road Game 7 in Round 1 last season. 7 seed; Memphis beat San …

The NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The NBA play-in games are set. It’ll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings

Associated Press  

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days. That’s what everybody laces their shoes up for, to win basketball games and have a chance to win a championship.” The only first-round series that was set before Sunday was Clippers-Mavericks in the West. “Let’s get ready for the playoffs.” Among the biggest …

Jazz beat Clippers 110-109, LA earns home-court advantage for 1st round and locks in 4th seed
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jazz beat Clippers 110-109, LA earns home-court advantage for 1st round and locks in 4th seed

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Reserve Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored a season-high 27 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Clippers 110-109 on Friday night after playoff-bound Los Angeles clinched the fourth seed in the West. “Getting the fourth seed in a tough conference — you got four teams that won 50 games — it means a lot to have the homecourt …

Clippers will face Mavericks in first round, but will Kawhi Leonard play?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers will face Mavericks in first round, but will Kawhi Leonard play?

LA Times  

Clippers guard Amir Coffey puts up a shot during a 110-109 loss to the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. With the Dallas Mavericks losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Clippers already knew before their 110-109 loss to the Utah Jazz that they had clinched the fourth seed in the Western Conference and will play the Mavericks in …

Clippers look ahead to playoffs after win over Suns that encapsulates their season
9 months ago

Clippers look ahead to playoffs after win over Suns that encapsulates their season

LA Times  

Russell Westbrook celebrates his three-pointer as he runs past Suns guard Grayson Allen in the first half. But, you know, we just didn’t have any luck in the playoffs,” said center Ivica Zubac, who has gone to the playoffs four times with the Clippers, losing in the first round twice. “I think this year is the year.” Zubac said that …

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George make key shots late in Clippers’ win over Magic
9 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George make key shots late in Clippers’ win over Magic

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, tries to block a layup by Magic forward Paolo Banchero during the first half Friday night in Orando, Fla. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit decisive jump shots in the final seconds to lead the Clippers to a 100-97 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Coming down the stretch, keeping our composure, coming …

Clippers’ loss to 76ers puts more stress on their home playoff plans
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers’ loss to 76ers puts more stress on their home playoff plans

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden tries to cut off a drive by 76ers guard Buddy Hield during the first half of the Clippers’ 121-107 loss Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. The Clippers have won as many times on the road as they have at home, where Sunday’s 121-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers ran their losing streak at Crypto.com Arena to a …

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook jogs on the court during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in January. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue wouldn’t give an exact timetable for Westbrook’s return. “He’ll play sometime next week.” If Westbrook doesn’t play Monday, he could return on the road — the Clippers play at Philadelphia on Wednesday and at Orlando on Friday. So, …

Clippers right ship with victory over Trail Blazers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers right ship with victory over Trail Blazers

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard shoots between Portland’s Anfernee Simons, left, and Toumani Camara in the second half. In recent times the Clippers lost their way, losers of four of their last five games before they faced a Portland Trail Blazers team with the fifth-worst record in the league. And if they were going to shore that up against the Trail Blazers, the …

Clippers suffer embarrassing collapse as Bucks rally from 15 points down to win
10 months ago

Clippers suffer embarrassing collapse as Bucks rally from 15 points down to win

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard tries to block a shot by Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard during the first half of the Clippers’ 113-106 loss Monday night. The Clippers did not heed Lue’s words, blowing a 15-point lead in a 113-106 loss to a Bucks team that was playing without All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo. It’s about us.” Clippers Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell …

Clippers lose Russell Westbrook to broken hand in blowout victory over Wizards
10 months, 1 week ago

Clippers lose Russell Westbrook to broken hand in blowout victory over Wizards

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter and Los Angeles beat the Washington Wizards 140-115 on Friday night in a game marred by the loss of Clippers guard Russell Westbrook to a fractured left hand. CELTICS 138, MAVERICKS 110 BOSTON — Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and Boston …

The Lakers and Clippers are ready to share their home for the final time
10 months, 1 week ago

The Lakers and Clippers are ready to share their home for the final time

LA Times  

Ten seasons ago, the Clippers opened their preseason by visiting four of their Western Conference rivals. No disrespect to them, but when we play, it’s the Clipper arena as far as I know.” But it was absolutely a banner thing — the Clippers finally saying “Enough” to one of the NBA’s strangest real-estate partnerships with two franchises sharing an arena. …

Kawhi Leonard and Clippers pull away in final minutes to defeat Grizzlies
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard and Clippers pull away in final minutes to defeat Grizzlies

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard controls the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during the first half of the Clippers’ 101-95 win Friday. Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points, Terance Mann had a season-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 101-95 victory over …

Clippers lose to Thunder as their struggles continue against top teams in the West
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers lose to Thunder as their struggles continue against top teams in the West

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard directs teammates while being guarded by Oklahoma City’s Luguentz Dort during the first half of the Clippers’ 129-107 loss Thursday. “In that third quarter, they just started running faster, playing harder,” said Kawhi Leonard, who led the Clippers with 20 points on nine-for-12 shooting. “I mean, you can cut it to four or six and still …

Clippers close All-Star break certain they have the chemistry needed to win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers close All-Star break certain they have the chemistry needed to win

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook, left, celebrates with James Harden as he exits a game against the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 2. James Harden was the first of the Clippers’ star trio to descend the steps and onto the Paycom Center court for the start of practice Wednesday afternoon. All three of them looked relaxed and in good spirits, the week …

Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard, or Tyronn Lue, to rally and beat Warriors
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard, or Tyronn Lue, to rally and beat Warriors

LA Times  

Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. reaches for the ball next to Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski in the first half. And they were trying to find their groove again while playing their last game before Sunday’s All-Star Game without star Kawhi Leonard, who sat out Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors because of a strained left adductor. But he had …

Big third quarter lifts Clippers past Wizards
11 months, 1 week ago

Big third quarter lifts Clippers past Wizards

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, James Harden added 25 and the Clippers pulled away with a big third quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 125-109 on Wednesday night. “It was huge, in that third quarter, just coming out with a defensive mindset,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. And Harden hit five three-pointers to help the Clippers snap out of a …

Clippers win their 5th straight, 115-96 over Celtics. It was just Boston’s 2nd home loss
11 months, 1 week ago

Clippers win their 5th straight, 115-96 over Celtics. It was just Boston’s 2nd home loss

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Clippers were embarrassed on their home court the first time they faced the Celtics. Paul George added 17 points for Los Angeles, which used a 21-0 run in the third quarter to win its fifth straight and avenge a 37-point home loss to Boston in December. In Boston’s victory in Los Angeles, the Celtics made a season-high …

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to rout over Celtics for their fifth straight win
11 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to rout over Celtics for their fifth straight win

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the first half of the Clippers’ 115-96 win Saturday. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points in only 29 minutes and the Clippers routed the Celtics 115-96 on Saturday night. Paul George scored 17 points for the Clippers, who used a 21-0 run in the third quarter to win …

Column: ‘They’re in a really good rhythm.’ Clippers more than happy to just keep winning
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: ‘They’re in a really good rhythm.’ Clippers more than happy to just keep winning

LA Times  

While the Lakers continue to flutter around.500, while fans rip coach Darvin Ham’s lineups and rotations and demand his head — or a season-saving trade, or both — the Clippers quietly and smoothly keep winning. They’re in a really good rhythm,” Ham said after the Lakers lost for the 14th time in 22 games since they won the NBA’s in-season …

The Clippers’ winning ways began with a change of mindset
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Clippers’ winning ways began with a change of mindset

LA Times  

The Clippers’ rebound from being one of the NBA’s most-maligned teams in November to one of its most dangerous two months later can be explained by any number of ways, supported both by reams of new-school statistics and the old-fashioned eye test. Harden has been “a huge part of it,” Mann said, “just him coming in here with all that …

Clippers’ offense cooks while LeBron James watches Lakers lose
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers’ offense cooks while LeBron James watches Lakers lose

LA Times  

James Harden drives to the hoop as Austin Reaves defends in the first half. “You damn near have to play perfect basketball to beat these guys,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “Just overall didn’t play a good mental game and we didn’t do a good job with our coverages, especially defensively,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. But that’s pretty much …

Clippers put home win streak on the line against the Lakers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers put home win streak on the line against the Lakers

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Los Angeles Lakers trying to prolong a seven-game home winning streak. The Lakers rank eighth in the league with 27.9 assists per game led by LeBron James averaging 7.4. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 8-2, averaging 121.6 points, 40.4 rebounds, …

Clippers defeat Grizzlies while Kawhi Leonard’s return date remains a mystery
1 year ago

Clippers defeat Grizzlies while Kawhi Leonard’s return date remains a mystery

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard missed his fourth consecutive game Friday night, when coach Tryonn Lue said the team’s medical staff had yet to clear him for a return to play. Kawhi Leonard has yet to be cleared to return to playing, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said before Friday’s 117-106 win against Memphis, despite the team listing Leonard as questionable as …

Los Angeles Clippers Snap Losing Streak as James Harden Stars Against Charlotte Hornets
1 year ago

Los Angeles Clippers Snap Losing Streak as James Harden Stars Against Charlotte Hornets

News 18  

James Harden scored 20 of his 29 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 113-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night to end a two-game losing streak. Paul George scored 25 points and Ivica Zubac added 18 points with 14 rebounds as the Clippers won for the first time in three games …

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