All five West Coast NBA teams have either failed to make (Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers) or have been eliminated (Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers) from the playoffs. While it is compelling to watch the San Antonio Spurs duke with the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Finals or the Miami Heat against the Indiana ... Read More »
With the Los Angeles Clippers out of the playoff picture, it’s time to address the priorities. Before being defeated by the Memphis Grizzlies in six games, the Clippers enjoyed their best regular season. Ever. A franchise-high 56 victories, a positive road record (24-17), the Pacific Division title, and the fourth seed in the Western Conference. There was plenty to be ... Read More »
“It’s over,” Chris Paul said. “You almost take it for granted.” The Los Angeles Clippers’ season is over. The best regular season ended in the first round against the Memphis Grizzlies. In retrospect, a Pacific Division title, over 50 victories, and the fourth seed in the Western Conference are amazing accomplishments for a Clipper franchise that had so few, but ... Read More »
Charles Dickens begins the first chapter of his novel, “A Tale of Two Cities,” with “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Looking at the regular seasons of the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers, it’s easy to tell which one had the best and which one had the worst of times—a 45-chapter novel ... Read More »
In November, Phil Jackson was all but certain he would be coaching the Los Angeles Lakers again. Then for one reason or other the Lakers decided that Mike D’Antoni was a better fit to the team. Now as the season is coming to a close and NBA jobs are about to begin to open up Jackson again may want ... Read More »
On Sunday, the Los Angeles Clippers swept the season series with the Los Angeles Lakers and more importantly, they won their first ever Pacific Division title. Clipper Nation has to feel like this was a long time coming but at the end of the day, what does it really mean? If things remain as they are currently in the standings, ... Read More »
According to Isaac Lowenkron of FOX Sports Radio, Los Angeles Clippers small forward Grant Hill will make his season debut against the Orlando Magic. In an announcement made by head coach Vinny Del Negro before Saturday’s tipoff, he stated that the 40-year-old veteran will have a limited role in the afternoon game. Missing the entire season thus far with a ... Read More »
The Los Angeles Clippers are back on track. They’re healthier, playing better, and boast an 11-man lineup. What’s more is that every player contributes and is productive. They have one of the better backcourts with depth to spare and two great big men who continue to improve. It’s been established that the Clippers are the team to beat in the ... Read More »
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