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Los Angeles Clippers’ Season Comes to an End with 102-99 Loss to San Antonio Spurs
May 21st, 2012 at 1:09 AM
The Los Angeles Clippers' season ended Sunday night, as the San Antonio Spurs completed a 4-0 sweep of the Clippers to advance to the Western Conference finals. The Spurs eeked out a 102-99 win, overcoming a spirited effort from the banged-up Clippers.
The Clippers had the ball in Chris Paul's hands...
Los Angeles Clippers VS San Antonio Spurs: Who Has the Edge?
May 15th, 2012 at 10:17 AM
***PHOTO1*** For the first time since 2006 the Los Angeles Clippers have advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Tonight the Clippers will begin their second round matchup with the number one seeded San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are a veteran team who's core has won four championships...
Game Recap: Chris Paul and Blake Griffin Hurt as Los Angeles Clippers Rally Falls Short
May 10th, 2012 at 10:56 AM
***PHOTO1*** The situation seemed very familiar. The Los Angeles Clippers, once down 24 points, had pulled to within six points and turned a once raucous Memphis crowd silent. Only this time the Clippers could not complete the miracle comeback, as the team went cold in the final minutes. Even worse...
Los Angeles Clippers Head Back to Memphis with Chance to Win First Playoff Series Since 2006
May 9th, 2012 at 11:37 AM
***PHOTO1*** Fresh off two exhilarating wins at an all-red Staples Center, the Los Angeles Clippers are back in Memphis looking to win their first NBA Playoffs series since 2006 when the Clippers dispatched of the Denver Nuggets in five games.
The Clippers take a 3-1 series lead into Wednesday night's contest...
Chris Paul and Blake Griffin Shine as Los Angeles Clippers Beat Memphis Grizzlies 101-97 in Overtime
May 8th, 2012 at 12:02 AM
***PHOTO1*** With the game tied and the clock winding down in regulation, Los Angeles Clippers Point Guard Chris Paul had the ball in his hands with a chance to win. Paul came up empty, failing to get a shot up against hounding Memphis Grizzlies defense. Paul, however, would have the...
Los Angeles Clippers Look to Take Commanding 3-1 Series Lead Over Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4 Tonight
May 7th, 2012 at 11:14 AM
***PHOTO1*** Two wins by two points total.
That is how narrow the victories have been for the Los Angeles Clippers in their first round NBA Playoffs series with the Memphis Grizzlies. After winning Games 1 and 3 both one point, the Clippers know that they must limit mistake and miscues to...
Los Angeles Clippers Squeak by Memphis Grizzlies 87-86, Take 2-1 Series Lead
May 5th, 2012 at 5:26 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Los Angeles Clippers had 17 turnovers and missed 17 of their 30 free throws but gritty defense and the brilliance of Chris Paul lead the Clippers to their first home playoff win since 2006 and a 2-1 lead in the best of seven first round matchup with the...
Game Recap: Los Angeles Clippers Snap Losing Streak, Defeat Memphis Grizzlies 101-85
March 24th, 2012 at 3:15 PM
***PHOTO1*** Coming into Saturday afternoon's contest with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Clippers had failed to score 100 points for nine straight games and were riding their first three game losing streak of the season. The Clippers managed to end both streaks on Saturday, earning a much needed feel-good...
Reports: Head Coach Vinny Del Negro Has “Lost Team”; Players Want Coaching Change
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:07 PM
During the Los Angeles Clippers prolonged stretch of mediocrity and lackluster play over the past two months, Head Coach Vinny Del Negro has been receiving criticism from media and fans. Now, it appears the frustration with the Head Coach has extended into his own locker room which has Clippers' players...
As Los Angeles Clippers Continue to Struggle, Pressure Builds for Head Coach Vinny Del Negro
March 13th, 2012 at 5:43 PM
In the two weeks since the All-Star Break, the Los Angeles Clippers are a dreadful and disappointing 3-6. In that stretch, the Clippers have given the blueprint for how to lose games. Poor shooting, poor defense, missed free throws, and lack of production outside of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin...
Game Recap: Inability to Rebound, Missed Free Throw by Chris Paul Cost Los Angeles Clippers Game Against Minnesota Timberwolves
March 5th, 2012 at 8:38 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Los Angeles Clippers were in a position any team would want to be. Down by three, the Clippers had their best player, Chris Paul, at the free throw line with a chance to tie the game. Paul, who has proven time and time again this season to be...
Los Angeles Clippers Sign Former Clipper Bobby Simmons to 10-Day Contract
February 28th, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Blake Griffin and Chris Paul weren't the only within the Clippers' organization keeping busy during All-Star Weekend.
In an effort to bolster the Clippers bench, General Manager Neil Olshey signed Free Agent Forward Bobby Simmons to a 10-day contract. Simmons, who had been playing for the Reno Bighorns of the NBA...
Portland Trailblazers Interested in Los Angeles Clippers’ VP of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey for Their GM Position
September 11th, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Since former Head Coach and General Manager Mike Dunleavy was fired back in 2010, the Los Angeles Clippers roster and personnel decisions have been made by Neil Olshey. To this point, the Clippers have yet to thrive with the team Olshey has helped shape, but it is widely agreed upon...
Los Angeles Clippers’ Head Coach Vinny Del Negro Ranked 26th Out of 30 Coaches in the NBA
August 20th, 2011 at 10:18 AM
In three seasons coaching the NBA, Vinny Del Negro has coached his respective teams to two playoff appearances despite having teams filled with youth and inexperience. Even with this, the perception among those around the NBA is that Vinny Del Negro is not a good Head Coach. This perception was...
NBA Draft Recap: Los Angeles Clippers in a Georgia State of Mind
June 24th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
***PHOTO1*** The 2011 NBA Draft came and went last night with many teams wheeling and dealing, swapping picks and players all night long. The Los Angeles Clippers, however, stayed away from the frenetic night of trades and simply made their selections (picks 37 and 47) and called it a night....
Los Angeles Clippers Grades for 2010-11 Season: Randy Foye
June 5th, 2011 at 2:03 PM
When looking at the past season for Los Angeles Clippers' guard Randy Foye, it is remarkable how similar his individual season reflects the team's overall performance. Early on in the season, Foye, much like the team as a whole, struggled mightily. Randy Foye, who has averaged as much as 16.3...
Are Growing Pains Ahead for the Los Angeles Clippers?
May 26th, 2011 at 12:27 PM
If the current NBA Playoffs are teaching us anything, it is that experience pays big dividends in big games. Recently we have seen the younger teams in the playoffs, like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls, fall or struggle against teams with far greater experience. Whether it is...
Los Angeles Clippers Grades for 2010-2011 Season: Head Coach Vinny Del Negro
May 17th, 2011 at 1:12 PM
To look back at the past season for the Los Angeles Clippers, I will be breaking down the performance of each player on the roster, as well as the head coach and general manager, and handing out grades based on that performance. The first member of the Los Angeles Clippers...
Welcome to Clippers 101!
May 16th, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Hello everyone! I just wanted to welcome you all to Clippers 101. I am very excited to bring you the latest on all things surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers. I have been following the Clippers since I was in elementary school, and yes it has been painful, but I cannot...