L.A. Clippers

Doncic Scores 42 In Game 5 Victory; Defeating Clippers 105-100

Luka Doncic scored 42 points in a back-and-forth match that saw eight lead changes and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 105-100 in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series to take a 3-2 lead on Wednesday night at Staples Center. Tim Hardaway Jr. had 20 points, making three 3-pointers and made two game clinching free throws with eight seconds left for the Mavs. Doncic had a career-high 14 assists and added eight rebounds while falling two points short of reaching a career playoff high. “Very intense up and down game. A lot of emotions,” Mavs coach Rick

SoCal Legends: Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce, also known as “The Truth,” built a prominent basketball career by matching his talent with a strong work ethic. Born in Oakland and raised in Inglewood, CA, Pierce took an interest to basketball from watching the Showtime Lakers battle the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.

SoCal Legends: Marques Johnson

Marques Johnson made historical strides in basketball; he ultimately had an All-Star NBA career.  He also was an actor, starring in several movies including “White Men Can’t Jump,” along with being a sports analyst and radio host. Johnson is currently a television color commentator for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Montrezl Harrell Crowned Sixth Man of the Year

Los Angeles Clippers center, Montrezl Harrell, won the 2019-2020 Kia Sixth Man of the Year award on Friday. The franchise surprised Harrell with the award during a team meeting with former reigning Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams presenting him with the trophy.