Clippers facing Spurs in Game One
May 15th, 2012
Preview: L.A. Clippers At San Antonio
When: 9:30 PM ET, Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
THE STORY: The Los Angeles Clippers have to hope that too much rest will slow the San Antonio Spurs, who enter their Western Conference semifinal series riding a 14-game winning streak. San Antonio swept the Utah Jazz and has had seven days off as it prepares to host the hobbled Clippers in Game 1. The Spurs tied for the league’s best home record (28-5), but Los Angeles won twice on the road in dispatching Memphis, including a victory in Game 7.
TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
ABOUT THE CLIPPERS: Despite injuries to All-Stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, Los Angeles won a decisive Game 7 after blowing a 3-1 series lead. A 27-point comeback in Game 1 set the tone for the Clippers, who got a great performance from their bench in closing out Memphis. Griffin, dealing with a sprained left knee, played fewer than two minutes in the final quarter. Paul (hip) and Caron Butler (fractured hand) also are hurt, so it’s imperative that Los Angeles continues to get strong production from its reserves against the league’s deepest and most balanced team. The Clippers won one of three meetings with the Spurs behind a season high-tying 36 points from Paul.
ABOUT THE SPURS: San Antonio had its streak of 100-point games stopped at 13 in its series-clinching win over the Jazz. Yet, that game also illustrated the daunting task awaiting the Clippers. The Spurs got quiet games from point guard Tony Parker and forward Tim Duncan, but nine players were on the floor for at least 20 minutes. San Antonio’s offensive efficiency has been off the charts – entering the final two games at Utah, the team had averaged more than 114 points during a 12-game stretch. The Spurs also feature a different look since they lost to Los Angeles at home on March 9, adding starting C Boris Diaw and high-scoring swingman Stephen Jackson.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. Duncan, 36, who averages 19.3 points and 10.7 boards lifetime against the Clippers, is well-rested after playing in only six games since April 17.
2. Los Angeles nailed 14 3-pointers – seven by Mo Williams – in its last win over the Spurs. San Antonio was the league’s top-ranked team from behind the arc in the regular season at 39.3 percent.
3. Parker sat out the loss to the Clippers in March after lighting them up for 30 points one month earlier.
PREDICTION: Spurs 104, Clippers 93.
Clippers trying to advance to second round
May 9th, 2012
Losing the series opener after blowing a 27-point lead at home was an ominous sign for the Memphis Grizzlies, who will look to stave off elimination when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round series. The Grizzlies have not found a way to solve the Clippers down the stretch, with their three losses coming by a total of six points. Memphis had won 11 consecutive home games before collapsing in Game 1.
If the Clippers lose to the Grizzlies tonight, they will play again on May 11 at the LA Staples Center.
Clippers looking to avoid being stung by Hornets
April 22nd, 2012
Preview: New Orleans At L.A. Clippers
When: 9:30 PM ET, Sunday, April 22, 2012
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
The Los Angeles Clippers are feeling stuck in the middle as they host the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. The Clippers are a half-game behind the third-place Lakers and a half-game ahead of fifth-place Memphis Grizzlies. The Clippers have a game in hand on the Lakers, who host to the Thunder on Sunday. “As long as we win our games, then whatever they do is kind of irrelevant, in a sense,” Clippers star Blake Griffin said.
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New Orleans is playing for the lottery, but has won seven of its last 10 games. Sunday may be the first time former Clipper Eric Gordon faces his old team since being traded for Chris Paul just before the season started. “A lot of people expected us to tank, but you’ve got to play for the fans and give them something to look forward to next year,” Gordon said. In a 97-85 loss in Los Angeles on March 26, the Hornets committed 29 turnovers which led to 35 points.
Griffin and the Clippers face Jason Smith for the first time since the latter was whistled for a flagrant foul on the star center. “I’m not going to say anything; I’m not going to do anything,” Griffin said. “Right now we’re playing for something bigger. We’re trying to get a win and keep pushing in this playoff (drive). So that’s the last thing on my mind, really.” The Clippers have won 13 of their last 16 games.
The Clippers have won 10 of 11 at Staples Center, losing only to the co-tenant Lakers.
In the first meeting this season, the Hornets shot 57.6 percent but attempted an NBA season-low 59 field goals.
Clippers forward Reggie Evans, who missed the last two games with the flu, is expected to play Sunday against the Hornets.
Clippers in the Playoffs beat Thunder at Staples Center
April 17th, 2012
With some help, the Los Angeles Clippers had already clinched their first playoff berth in five years before they tipped off against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then they went out and earned it.
Nick Young scored 19 points off the bench, Blake Griffin added 17 and Randy Foye 13 to beat the Thunder 92-77 on Monday night.
“It is something that we’re happy about, but by no means is that all we want,” said Griffin, who like a lot of his teammates will be in the postseason for the first time. “That was one of our goals coming in, but it goes farther than that.”
Houston lost to Denver by three points earlier Monday night, ensuring the Clippers would end the second-longest active postseason drought in the league.
“I’m happy we can get Blake on TV in May,” DeAndre Jordan said.
Griffin had 11 rebounds and Jordan grabbed 12 in the Clippers’ fourth straight victory and 12th in their last 14 games. Their 38 wins are the most since the franchise had 40 in 2006-07.
“This is a great feeling,” said Paul, whose acquisition shortly before the lockout ended has played a key role in the Clippers’ changing fortunes. “We can celebrate it, be excited about it tonight but tomorrow we’re back at work.”
Mo Williams hit a 3-pointer for the Clippers’ first lead since they scored the game’s first basket. Eric Bledsoe came in for Paul and calmly ran the offense, feeding Williams and Young, who combined for 10 of their first 14 points.
“We’re one of the best second units in the league,” said Young, who joined the Clippers a month ago in a trade from Washington. “I’m excited. I was waiting for one of these type of games. To get it tonight against one of the league’s top teams was great.”
Griffin scored on back-to-back rim-rattling dunks that had the Clippers’ 32nd sellout crowd of the season on its feet roaring. Paul briefly came back in, but Williams and Foye made consecutive 3s to stretch their lead to 90-77, so the All-Star guard sat down again with the game in hand.
“We have enough offensive power to play with anybody, but our defense is what triggers us,” Paul said. “When we defend, we’re tough to guard.”
Foye dribbled out the final seconds with a smile on his face, although at the buzzer the Clippers did little more than smile and hug each other.
“We know that’s not the only thing we want,” Jordan said. “We still have a goal for this team, and this is just one of the steps towards it.”
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Clippers looking to trap a Grizzlie
April 9th, 2012
Preview: L.A. Clippers At Memphis
When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, April 9, 2012
Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
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THE STORY: Two of the Western Conference’s hottest teams square off when the Los Angeles Clippers visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Memphis has won seven of nine games since losing to the Clippers on March 24 after downing the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The Clippers have been even hotter by winning eight of nine games after dispatching the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Los Angeles is one-half game behind the Los Angeles Lakers in the Pacific Division race.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), SportSouth (Memphis)
ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (34-22): Guard Randy Foye is enjoying a hot stretch in which he is averaging 20.1 points over the last six games. Foye scored 25 points and made 7 of 9 3-pointers against Sacramento in his second major long-range artillery fest in four games. Foye matched the franchise record with eight 3-pointers against Dallas on April 2. He also is aware the presence of stars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul is a big benefit. “The credit goes to my teammates,” Foye said. “My teammates draw so much attention. Chris and Blake find me and I’m standing there and those are shots I practice all the time, so I better make them.”
ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (32-23): Guard Gilbert Arenas is fitting in with Memphis and also draining shots on an impressive basis. The controversial veteran who didn’t have a NBA job until signing with the Grizzlies last month is averaging 11.0 points over the last four games while knocking down 10 of 15 3-point shots. “It has been great because these guys have accepted me,” Arenas said. “I realized how much I really missed the game while I was gone.” Arenas scored a season-high 14 point against the Mavericks.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. The Clippers have beaten Memphis four consecutive times, including two victories in Los Angeles earlier this season.
2. Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay scored 25 points against Dallas after averaging only 13.0 points over the previous five games.
3. Paul has 12 steals the past two games after having one in a three-game span.
PREDICTION: Grizzlies 97, Clippers 93
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Clippers Dethrone Kings
April 6th, 2012
L.A. Clippers 93, Sacramento 85
Location – Power Balance Pavilion, Sacramento, California
Officials – #18 Matt Boland, #9 Derrick Stafford, #58 Josh Tiven
Attendance – 14411
CLIPPERS 93, KINGS 85: Randy Foye scored 20 points and made free throws late as visiting Los Angeles earned a victory over Sacramento.
Chris Paul had 13 points, eight assists, five steals and five rebounds for the Clippers (33-22), who moved two games behind the idle Lakers in the Pacific Division.
Blake Griffin had 14 points and nine rebounds. Caron Butler 14 scored and Eric Bledsoe had 13 points, 11 in the first half.
Jason Thompson had 15 points and 16 rebounds for the Kings (19-36). Isaiah Thomas scored 17 and Tyreke Evans had 14 points and six assists.
The Clippers were up by 14 (44-30) in the first half but lost all of that lead by the fourth quarter. Thomas gave the Kings an 81-78 lead with 14-foot pull up with 4:11 remaining.
Three consecutive baskets by Griffin made it 84-81 Clippers. After a charge by Paul, DeMarcus Cousins drove for two.
Paul returned the favor, hitting a driving layup after a foul by Cousins to make it 86-83 Los Angeles with 1:03 to go.
Evans sank two free throws with 18 seconds left to get the Kings to 86-85. Foye then made four consecutive free throws for a 90-85 lead with 14.4 to go.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Sacramento was without starting guard Marcus Thornton (bruised left calf) for the second consecutive game. … Kings guard John Salmons (sore right hip) missed his sixth consecutive game. … The Kings sank just one of seven 3-pointers in the first half while the Clippers made two of eight.
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Clippers rope the Mavericks
April 3rd, 2012
L.A. Clippers 94, Dallas 75
Location – American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Officials – #11 Derrick Collins, #44 Eli Roe, #57 Greg Willard
Attendance – 20479
Monday, April 2, 2012 8:30 PM
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CLIPPERS 94, MAVERICKS 75: Randy Foye buried a career-best eight 3-pointers and scored a season-high 28 points as visiting Los Angeles matched its longest winning streak in 20 years.
Blake Griffin added 15 points and 16 rebounds to help the Clippers win six games in a row for the first time since March 18-31, 1992.
Foye scored 22 points in the second half, including six 3-pointers, as Los Angeles pulled within one game of the Pacific Division-leading Lakers and snapped a 10-game losing streak in Dallas dating to April 19, 2006.
Dirk Nowitzki had 19 points and was the only starter in double figures for the Mavericks, who played without starting point guard Jason Kidd (strained right groin). The loss dropped Dallas into sixth place in the West.
The Clippers took control in the second quarter as reserve Nick Young scored seven straight points in an 11-2 run for a 16-point lead en route to a 47-33 halftime edge.
Foye made sure there would be no comeback, connecting from behind the arc four times in the third quarter, including back-to-back 3-pointers that pushed the lead to 62-41.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Griffin had his streak of 20-point games snapped at six but registered his fifth double-double in seven contests. … Kidd is expected to miss at least four games. The 39-year-old point guard also missed four games in both February (calf) and January (back). Forward Lamar Odom also missed the game because of a stomach illness. … Foye’s previous career high for 3-pointers was six
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Will 2012 Clippers Playoffs be a reality?
March 28th, 2012
The Clippers are back and better than ever, giving you plenty of reasons to get out and show your support as they look to make a big move in the West. They have had some great players come through their roster, but now they have some superstars ready to help them make the leap to the next level. The Los Angeles Clippers have plenty of reason to be optimistic this postseason, with stars all over the court and players that have a knack for clutch situations.
So after about 4 months of NBA basketball, how do the Clippers playoff chances look?
The playoffs are the ultimate zero sum game. You can’t analyze any one team’s playoff outlook in a vacuum -you have to look at the entire Western Conference, because 8 teams are going to make the playoffs, whether there are 12 really good teams or only 4 really good teams. In this season, we’ve seen surprises, disappointments, and injuries that will likely affect the overall playoff picture.
LA Clippers have been struggling for over a month now. Like the infamous ‘busted water pipe’ game in Memphis that soured an entire season two years ago, the Clippers seemed to lose their mojo this year on February 18, when Ryan Gomes’ inbounds pass led Chris Paul into the backcourt with the Clippers leading by three and just seconds remaining. The Clippers had played well in that game to that point, well enough to beat a Spurs team that they never beat — but in those few seconds, Paul threw the ball to Gary Neal to avoid a violation, Neal sank a three pointer to force overtime — and the Clippers haven’t been the same since.
Beginning with that game on February 18, the Clippers lost 12 out of 19 games. But even in their 7 wins over that time, they never looked sustainably good. A win in San Antonio on March 9 looks great on paper, but the simple fact is that the Clippers shot a ridiculous percentage from deep that game, which is not a recipe for long term success. The other recent wins have tended to be hard-fought — a lot of fourth quarter comebacks, a lot of Chris Paul heroics.
Until Saturday that is. Saturday was different. For one thing, the sputtering Clippers offense scored more than 100 points again after being held below the century mark for nine straight games. But most importantly, the Clippers played a full 48 minute game, avoiding the lulls that have constantly let opponents back into games over the past five weeks.
Four home games this week:
•New Orleans Hornets
•Phoenix Suns
•Portland Trail Blazers
•Utah Jazz.
Four opponents with poor road records. Plenty of motivation to help a sometimes unfocused Clippers team come out with purpose and urgency. Taken together, it’s an opportunity to build some momentum, to put some distance between the team and their recent poor play, to solidify their position in the playoff race. The Clippers have not been a particularly good home team recently, and they’ve continually experienced lulls that have cost them in winnable games, and that could easily happen here as well. But if the Clippers can take care of business this week, the season will be back on track.
Amazingly, despite the 7-12 stretch, the Clippers remain in fourth place in the Western Conference, in position for home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
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Clippers shake the Hornets Nest
March 27th, 2012
L.A. Clippers 97, New Orleans 85
Monday, March 26, 2012 10:30 PM
Location - Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials - #26 Pat Fraher, #10 Ron Garretson, #28 Tommy Nunez Jr.
Attendance - 19060
CLIPPERS Vs HORNETS 97, 85: Chris Paul turned in a stronger effort against his former team this time with 25 points and 10 assists as host Los Angeles moved into sole possession of fourth place in the Western Conference.
Blake Griffin added 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting and chipped in seven rebounds and five assists for the Clippers, who lost at the Hornets last week.
Paul struggled to 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting in his return trip to New Orleans but seemed much more comfortable at the Staples Center, going 9 for 17 from the floor and committing only one turnover.
Turnovers were hard to avoid for the Hornets on Monday as the Western Conference’s worst team coughed the ball up 27 times en route to their third loss in four games.
The Clippers shot 57 percent from the floor in the first half to grab a 49-38 lead and put the game away in the third quarter. Paul scored 10 points during a 17-5 run to close the frame, giving Los Angeles a 74-55 edge heading into the final period.
Al-Farouq Aminu scored 15 points off the bench for New Orleans, which did not have a starter reach double figures.
GAME NOTEBOOK: One area where the Hornets had the advantage was on the glass, with a 38-23 rebounding margin. … Both teams shot 50 percent for the game (Los Angeles 37 for 74, New Orleans 31 for 62). … Nick Young scored 17 points for the Clippers, his highest total since joining the team.
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Clippers end losing streak against the Grizzlies
March 25th, 2012
L.A. Clippers 101, Memphis 85
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The Clippers may have saved head coach Vinny Del Negro’s job after rumors he has lost control of the team and his firing was imminent surfaced earlier this week.
Paul scored 19 points and adding 13 assists while Griffin threw down a game-high 20 points and had 10 rebounds. The former slam dunk champion brought the home crowd to its feet with a thunderous reverse jam in the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles seized control of the contest early, closing out the first quarter on a 12-0 run to lead 33-17. Randy Foye kept the momentum going by dropping nine of his 18 points in the third quarter to give the Clippers an 81-61 advantage heading into the final frame.
The Grizzlies, who were playing the first game of back-to-back contests, have lost three consecutive games. Zach Randolph led all Memphis scorers with 14 points.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Clippers guard Mo Williams (toe) didn’t play and is listed as day-to-day. … Griffin`s double-double was his 29th of the campaign. … Los Angeles has won four straight over Memphis.
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