Clippers decide to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench
1 year, 4 months ago

Clippers decide to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench

LA Times  

Clippers players were starting practice Thursday morning when they first realized the team’s starting lineup had suddenly changed. While some within the organization felt Wednesday that such a change was being considered, later that day — one day after the Clippers lost their sixth consecutive game to fall to 3-7, including five losses in a row since James Harden joined the lineup — Westbrook sent coach Tyronn Lue a text message saying he would do whatever was needed to help the team. So, different.” Westbrook averaged 27.6 minutes a game since Harden joined the lineup, six fewer minutes than in the season’s first five games. Opposing scouts had wondered since the Clippers agreed to its roster-shaking trade with Philadelphia on Oct. 30 how Westbrook and Harden, though former teammates in Oklahoma City and Houston, would fit on the court together with the Clippers, saying what both players have acknowledged since — that this is a much different situation than their previous stops given this roster also includes Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, two additional stars who need the ball. Three games into Harden’s tenure, in a loss Nov. 10 at Dallas, Lue tried to alleviate their fit together by making Westbrook his first substitution to bring him back quickly to lead the bench unit.

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James Harden scores 30 as red-hot Clippers pick up their fifth straight win
1 week, 1 day ago

James Harden scores 30 as red-hot Clippers pick up their fifth straight win

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden puts up a shot during the first half of a 128-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at the Intuit Dome on Friday night. The Clippers have proven they can go toe-to-toe with elite teams and they’ve done so without coach Tyronn Lue, who has missed five of the last seven games because of back pain. “We …

‘I never doubted it’: James Harden returns to All-Star level
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘I never doubted it’: James Harden returns to All-Star level

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden will play in his 11th All-Star Game on Sunday in San Francisco. Getting back to who I am and here I am.” Ahead of Saturday night’s All-Star festivities, players often spoke about the roads they had to travel to make it to this game. I always embrace it.” More reaction to the Lakers’ Doncic deal Denver’s …

Harden and the Clippers visit conference foe Utah
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harden and the Clippers visit conference foe Utah

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -7.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz host James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in Western Conference play. Harden is scoring 21.3 points per game and averaging 5.7 rebounds for the Clippers. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 3-7, …

Clippers overcome big deficit but can’t pull off comeback in loss to Suns
2 months ago

Clippers overcome big deficit but can’t pull off comeback in loss to Suns

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden drives to the basket in front of Suns guard Bradley Beal during the first half of the Clippers’ 111-109 loss in Phoenix. Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the Clippers on Monday night. The Suns had a 103-90 lead …

Harden notches 79th career triple-double in Clippers’ 110-93 rout of NBA-worst Wizards
2 months ago

Harden notches 79th career triple-double in Clippers’ 110-93 rout of NBA-worst Wizards

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden had 17 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his 79th career triple-double and the Los Angeles Clippers led all the way in routing the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 110-93 on Thursday night. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 22 points — 14 in the fourth — and Derrick Jones Jr. added 19. Washington got within …

Clippers guard Norman Powell continues to grind at All-Star level
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2 months, 1 week ago

Clippers guard Norman Powell continues to grind at All-Star level

LA Times  

It was a Friday after the Clippers had just come off a back-to-back affair and were staring at five games in seven days starting this week when Norman Powell decided it was the perfect time for his body wellness. “It was always an individual goal,” Powell said as he and the Clippers prepared to host the Lakers on Sunday in …

Lakers ready to see Clippers’ new home, if they can get into it
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2 months, 1 week ago

Lakers ready to see Clippers’ new home, if they can get into it

LA Times  

The Clippers will host the Lakers for the first time at Intuit Dome on Sunday. “So I’ll just have to ask somebody.” Assuming the Lakers figure out how to get into the building, they’ll be facing a Clippers team much better than the one that closed the Sports Arena in 1999 and finished with a, gulp, 9-41 record. This edition …

Kawhi Leonard closer to becoming the game-changer he once was for Clippers
2 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard closer to becoming the game-changer he once was for Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, tries to drive past Lakers forwards Austin Reaves, top, and Dorian Finney-Smith during the Clippers’ 116-102 win Sunday at the Intuit Dome. In keeping with what has been a standard operating procedure since Kawhi Leonard has returned, the Clippers didn’t play their All-Star forward in the fourth quarter Sunday night against the Lakers. “I’m happy …

As Clippers resume schedule amid LA wildfires, they look to rediscover ‘identity’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

As Clippers resume schedule amid LA wildfires, they look to rediscover ‘identity’

New York Times  

It’s been a tragic week in the Los Angeles area, where wildfires have burned thousands of structures and completely upended people’s lives. The LA Clippers have not played since Wednesday’s 126-103 road loss to the Denver Nuggets, a game star Kawhi Leonard missed to attend to his family in the wake of evacuations caused by the flames. “I’m watching news …

Leonard says returning to the court is the easy part after making season debut for Clippers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Leonard says returning to the court is the easy part after making season debut for Clippers

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After what Kawhi Leonard has gone through the past nine months, returning to the court for the Los Angeles Clippers was the easy part. It was his first NBA game action since Game 3 of the Clippers’ Western Conference first-round playoff series against Dallas on April 26. We were facing it like a preseason game tonight and …

James Harden scores 41 as Clippers blow out Jazz amid optimism about Kawhi Leonard
3 months, 1 week ago

James Harden scores 41 as Clippers blow out Jazz amid optimism about Kawhi Leonard

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, right, drives on Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton in the first half of the Clippers 144-107 win Monday at the Intuit Dome. Before the Clippers’ 144-107 win over the Utah Jazz at the Intuit Dome on Monday night, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was asked about the team’s practice plans for Leonard and whether he would join …

With James Harden and Amir Coffey out, Clippers struggle in loss to Rockets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

With James Harden and Amir Coffey out, Clippers struggle in loss to Rockets

LA Times  

Clippers guard Jordan Miller, right, shoots in front of Houston Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of the Clippers’ 117-106 loss Sunday night. With team leader James Harden and key role player Amir Coffey unable to play, the Clippers couldn’t keep up with the Houston Rockets in a 117-106 loss Sunday night at the Intuit Dome. So, every …

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

Clippers fend off Stephen Curry-led Warriors comeback in thrilling victory
4 months, 1 week 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 …

James Harden reaches career milestone as Clippers defeat the Utah Jazz
4 months, 1 week ago

James Harden reaches career milestone as Clippers defeat the Utah Jazz

LA Times  

Clippers guard Amir Coffey goes up for a dunk as Utah’s Cody Williams defends in the first half. They did Sunday night, the Clippers defeating the Utah Jazz 116-105 at Intuit Dome, and in the process they saw James Harden reach a career milestone. The Clippers also got a lift from the return of center Mo Bamba, who had missed …

The highs and lows of Paul George’s 5 seasons with the Clippers
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The highs and lows of Paul George’s 5 seasons with the Clippers

New York Times  

The Paul George era is officially over. Five summers after the Clippers sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, five first-round picks and two pick swaps to Oklahoma City to land George and pair him with 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as one of the NBA’s rising stars, a member of the All-NBA First Team the past two …

Russell Westbrook opts in with Clippers, Paul George declines
9 months ago

Russell Westbrook opts in with Clippers, Paul George declines

LA Times  

Clippers forward Paul George looks to pass as Dallas’ P.J. All-Star forward Paul George has informed the Clippers that he is opting out of his contract for $48.7 million and will become an unrestricted free agent, people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter told The Times on Saturday afternoon. After Kawhi Leonard agreed during the season to a …

Eliminated by Mavericks, Clippers have a number of offseason questions to address
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

James Harden disappears at the worst time for the Clippers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

James Harden disappears at the worst time for the Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden loses control of the ball as he drives past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic during Game 5 of their playoff series at Crypto.Com Arena on Wednesday. In the Clippers’ 123-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of their first-round series, the longtime postseason underachiever delivered a Harden Special for the ages, making only two …

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs
11 months 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
11 months 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 …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard questionable for Game 4 vs. Mavericks
11 months ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard questionable for Game 4 vs. Mavericks

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, trying to cut off a drive by Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, played less than 25 minutes during Game 3 on Friday. Kawhi Leonard eased his way onto the American Airlines Center court Saturday afternoon, his sneakers in hand and a thin white device on his swollen right knee that has left the Clippers’ best player listed …

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers handle Mavericks in Game 1
11 months, 1 week 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 prepare for playoffs by resting starters in loss to Rockets
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers prepare for playoffs by resting starters in loss to Rockets

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard sat on the Clippers bench Sunday once again dressed in a sweatsuit, right next to Paul George, who was next to James Harden, the team’s three stars not playing in the final regular-season game before the team begins the playoffs. “He’s not playing today,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said before his team’s 116-105 loss to the Rockets in …

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers end trip on disappointing note
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Without Kawhi Leonard, Clippers end trip on disappointing note

LA Times  

Clippers guard Norman Powell, who started in place of Kawhi Leonard, shoots over De’Aaron Fox in the first half. More so, Kings center Domantas Sabonis was a force the Clippers couldn’t stop, his all-around play leaving him one assist from a triple-double with 22 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists. Lue said they “hope” Leonard can return to play Thursday …

Russell Westbrook’s return gives Clippers last chance to fix unreliable play before playoffs
1 year ago

Russell Westbrook’s return gives Clippers last chance to fix unreliable play before playoffs

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — For most of last week, it looked as if the LA Clippers had applied lessons learned from their bouts of weird basketball and understood what they needed to do to get their season back on track. The 76ers were short-handed, playing without reigning MVP Joel Embiid for the 25th straight game while also holding out rotation players …

Clippers’ loss to 76ers puts more stress on their home playoff plans
1 year 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
1 year 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’ Russell Westbrook week to week after hand surgery
1 year ago

Clippers’ Russell Westbrook week to week after hand surgery

New York Times  

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook is week to week after undergoing successful surgery on the left hand he fractured against the Washington Wizards, the Clippers said Monday. “ just feel bad for Russ right now,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said before Westbrook’s surgery. The Clippers used third-string point guard Bones Hyland for the first time since January 31 …

Clippers’ Russell Westbrook fractures hand on his bobblehead night
1 year ago

Clippers’ Russell Westbrook fractures hand on his bobblehead night

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook tries to score over Washington’s Jordan Poole, bottom left, Marvin Bagley III, center, and Landry Shamet, right, during the first half of the Clippers’ 140-115 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. As the Clippers began to pour it on against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter Friday, bad news surfaced when the team announced guard Russell …

Clippers’ momentum is high as season resumes. Can they be even better post-All-Star break?
1 year, 1 month ago

Clippers’ momentum is high as season resumes. Can they be even better post-All-Star break?

New York Times  

At NBA All-Star Weekend, Phoenix Suns power forward Kevin Durant was asked what player and team outside of his own was the best he had seen this season. “It’s just a tribute to the guys,” Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said of the praise from his peers. “It’s an opportunity to get us ready,” Clippers shooting guard Terance Mann said. …

Clippers close All-Star break certain they have the chemistry needed to win
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Russell Westbrook reaches 25,000-point milestone in Clippers’ win over Pistons
1 year, 1 month ago

Russell Westbrook reaches 25,000-point milestone in Clippers’ win over Pistons

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook dunks during the second half of a 136-125 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half, and the Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win …

James Harden’s 75th triple-double helps power Clippers to fourth straight win
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden’s 75th triple-double helps power Clippers to fourth straight win

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, left, controls the ball in front of Toronto forward Bruce Brown during the Clippers’ 127-107 win Friday. James Harden had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds for his 75th career triple-double, Paul George added 21 points and the Clippers thumped the Toronto Raptors 127-107 on Friday night for their fourth consecutive win. Every time I …

Clippers’ offense cooks while LeBron James watches Lakers lose
1 year, 2 months 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 …

How Russell Westbrook at center helped fuel a 22-0 Clippers run, comeback win over Nets
1 year, 2 months ago

How Russell Westbrook at center helped fuel a 22-0 Clippers run, comeback win over Nets

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Every game is a data point. Entering Sunday’s matinee against the Brooklyn Nets, the LA Clippers had won only one game when Russell Westbrook played at least 30 minutes. Although the Timberwolves held on to win with the Clippers missing center Ivica Zubac, there were some lessons LA took from a lineup that featured Harden, George, Westbrook, …

James Harden wants Clippers core to stay intact. ‘Things are going well and I’m happy’
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden wants Clippers core to stay intact. ‘Things are going well and I’m happy’

LA Times  

Clippers star James Harden said he has seen enough in 35 games with the team to want to remain with them long term. Unlike his Clippers co-stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Harden isn’t currently eligible for an extension, unable to begin negotiating with the team on a new deal until after June’s NBA Finals but said “yes” when asked …

Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win
1 year, 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win

New York Times  

It’s almost 5:30 p.m. in California. Leonard was cleared to practice Sunday on New Year’s Eve, but he was listed as questionable for Monday’s game, according to Clippers coach Tyronn Lue. Kawhi Leonard taking his spot it might be time for Full Clip pic.twitter.com/QGcJmti00w — Law Murray 🧽 January 2, 2024 Leonard’s performance was instrumental in the Clippers overcoming a …

Clippers defeat Grizzlies while Kawhi Leonard’s return date remains a mystery
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Clippers lean on their defense to snap losing streak, defeat Hornets
1 year, 3 months ago

Clippers lean on their defense to snap losing streak, defeat Hornets

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was absent again Tuesday, though coach Tyronn Lue said his “day-to-day” recovery from a hip contusion had made progress. In recent weeks, as the Clippers’ defense crept into the NBA’s upper ranks while keeping the team afloat during a rocky November, multiple veterans noted that the foundation of a strong defense is not anchored by one …

James Harden powers Clippers past Warriors for their sixth consecutive win
1 year, 3 months ago

James Harden powers Clippers past Warriors for their sixth consecutive win

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden drives to the basket in front of Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski in the first half of the Clippers’ 121-113 win Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers guard James Harden, left, and center Ivica Zubac, right, battle Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney for a rebound in the second half. Clippers guard Russell Westbrook tries to …

Kawhi Leonard scores 34 as Clippers edge Portland to extend winning streak
1 year, 3 months ago

Kawhi Leonard scores 34 as Clippers edge Portland to extend winning streak

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden is pressured by Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson during the first half of the Clippers’ 132-127 win Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers center Ivica Zubac fouls Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe as he goes up for a missed dunk in the first half Monday. Clippers forward Terance Mann scores past Trail Blazers forward Jabari …

Clippers searching for consistency after James Harden trade
1 year, 3 months ago

Clippers searching for consistency after James Harden trade

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, left, controls the ball in front of Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. “We haven’t been consistent yet to say what we are as a team,” said wing Paul George, who has averaged 23.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.4 turnovers per game. “You see really good teams still struggling, so it’s just people …

Clippers rally from 22 down to beat Warriors on Paul George’s three-pointer
1 year, 3 months ago

Clippers rally from 22 down to beat Warriors on Paul George’s three-pointer

LA Times  

Clippers forward Paul George elevates for a winning three-pointer against Warriors guard Klay Thompson in the last 10 seconds of the game Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Between Thursday’s road loss to Golden State, and Saturday’s rematch in Los Angeles, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue asked James Harden to change the way he had been used to playing for the past decade. …

The Clippers just played 5 games in 7 days. Here’s what we learned about the team
1 year, 3 months ago

The Clippers just played 5 games in 7 days. Here’s what we learned about the team

LA Times  

When the Clippers left San Antonio the night before Thanksgiving, they had won three consecutive games and looked to be, as wing Paul George said, “in good shape.” “We’re playing well, we liked how we looked offensively and defensively and it’s time to test it,” George said then. The test was how they would fare in what came next — …

Clippers go small and come up short against Stephen Curry and Warriors
1 year, 3 months ago

Clippers go small and come up short against Stephen Curry and Warriors

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden reacts after being called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Unable early to match Golden State’s activity grabbing offensive rebounds and three-point shooting, and later unsure how to slow Klay Thompson’s offensive renaissance, the Clippers trailed by as many as 18 points before pulling within two possessions into the final minutes until …

‘That’s what it should look like.’ Everything comes together for Clippers in rout of Kings
1 year, 4 months ago

‘That’s what it should look like.’ Everything comes together for Clippers in rout of Kings

LA Times  

Bookmark the box score for reference. “That’s what it should look like, guys,” coach Tyronn Lue said before he even sat down for his postgame meeting with reporters. The sting lingered, so much so that Wednesday morning, Lue still was stewing over what he termed “elementary” defensive mistakes during “that bulls— game,” and wondered how the team could coax Harden, …

Clippers' James Harden experience continues to be a work in progress
1 year, 4 months ago

Clippers' James Harden experience continues to be a work in progress

LA Times  

When the Clippers completed their long-rumored trade for James Harden, coach Tyronn Lue said his team would need 10 games with Harden in their lineup to figure things out. “It’s a frustrating loss but you know it’s one of those games where the guys get the opportunities, they played extremely well, and I thought in the absence the guys stepped …

What the Clippers have learned through 10 James Harden games, and the lessons still to come
1 year, 4 months ago

What the Clippers have learned through 10 James Harden games, and the lessons still to come

New York Times  

LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue usually establishes a trial period of at least 10 games once he decides on a set lineup and rotation to begin a season. So, I think that kind of helps us and we’re just sticking to a game plan.” The Clippers struggled to defend well with Harden on the floor in his first five …

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