The Los Angeles Clippers returned to Staples Center after a six-game Grammy’s road trip over 11 days just before All-Star break. Looking to move up in the Western Conference Standings, the Clippers went on to route the Phoenix Suns 134-107 Wednesday night, extending the Suns losing streak to 15 consecutive losses.
The Los Angeles Clippers’ skid extended to four games after their 109-129 loss to the Utah Jazz.
The Los Angeles Clippers’ intensity fell to match the aggressive play of the Philadelphia 76ers on New Year’s Day. Jimmy Butler and Avery Bradley shoved each other after fighting for a rebound and were immediately hit with double technical fouls that led to both players being ejected with 7:01 remaining in the fourth quarter. By that time, the 76ers (24-14) were already clinging onto a 15-point advantage and then Joel Embiid returned to the floor to hand the Clippers (21-16) a 119-113 loss Tuesday night at Staples Center. Embiid recorded his NBA-leading 32nd double-double of the season with 28 points
A 27-point lead for Los Angeles evaporated late in the game, forcing Clippers coach Doc Rivers to put back in his closing unit.
Though the Lakers boast 16 championship banners that hang from the rafters of Staples Center at each Lakers’ home game, the more recent numbers tell a different story. The reality is that the Clippers have won the last 22 out of 25 matchups against the Lakers. A fact that many Angelenos might not know. In fact, many forget that the Clippers are a Los Angeles team.
The Los Angeles Clippers are quickly becoming one of the most underrated teams in the NBA and have now improved to 7-1 at home. Lou Williams poured in 23 points off the bench, Danilo Gallinari and Tobias Harris added 19 and 18 points respectively, to give the Clippers (9-5) a 116-111 victory over the San Antonio Spurs (7-7) Thursday night at Staples Center.
Tobias Harris scored 22 points and Lou Williams added 20 points off the bench to give the Los Angeles Clippers a 120-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night at Staples Center.
Ending a three-game homestand, the Los Angeles Clippers (2-1) shot 58.3% from the field during a 39-point third quarter that ended up leading to an impressive 115-112 win over the Houston Rockets (1-2), Sunday night at Staples Center.
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From coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond!
the Los Angeles Clippers failed to make playoffs following a crushing 134-115 defeat to the Denver Nuggets in a must-win game for both teams Saturday afternoon at Staples Center.
You could feel it in the air as it was yet another must-win game for the Los Angeles Clippers, who have been flirting very closely as of late, with falling out of a tight playoff race in the Western Conference.
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
The Clippers definitely felt a sense of urgency Friday night with their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as Los Angeles controlled the tempo from the jump in route to their 116-102 victory, in front of a sold-out crowd of 19,130 fans at Staples Center.
Thanks to stifling defense in the fourth quarter from Los Angeles that held Orlando to 16 points on 28.6% shooting, the Clippers were able to escape with a much needed 113-105 win and maintain their playoff slot.
The visiting Brooklyn Nets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on Sunday night as Austin Rivers drilled a 3-pointer with 33.8 seconds left to put the Nets’ attempted fourth-quarter comeback away for good.