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Russell Westbrook masked a rough 3-of-19 shooting night with an expert defensive display throughout, culminating in a clutch block-and-deflection to thwart Devin Booker down the stretch as the Los Angeles Clippers earned a frantic Game 1 victory away against Phoenix overnight. Kawhi Leonard led all players with 38 points, including 13 in the fourth – they needed every basket. Continue reading “Clippers 115-110 Suns: Westbrook’s clutch defence proves key as LA snatch Game 1”
The February 9 trade deadline is just a week away, and Rui Hachimura’s surprise trade move to the LA Lakers last month – January 23 – hasn’t exactly caught fire as far as opening the floodgates for moves across the league. That much should change though before long, so here’s a round-up of the latest news and chatter, including the Clippers’ search for a guard. Continue reading “NBA: Clippers linked with VanVleet, Kings monitoring Thybulle, two teams want Olynyk reunion and more”
Despite being fully cleared to return, five-time All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard’s understandable caution surrounding his health after sustaining a partially torn ACL injury more than a year ago now remains one significant question mark continuing to impact the LA Clippers as they prepare for a campaign hopeful their key players will finally remain injury-free.
Continue reading “Kawhi Leonard’s caution tops Clippers’ agenda as they target injury-free upcoming campaign”
Devin Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists as the All-Star guard seized the initiative and lead by example in Chris Paul’s absence to record his first career triple-double, earning a hard-fought 1-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers – who had big games from Paul George and Reggie Jackson, but eventually ran out of shooting steam down the stretch. Continue reading “Phoenix Suns 120-114 LA Clippers: Booker brilliance helps hosts gladly snatch Game 1”
Having raced to a 2-0 series lead, Utah Jazz’s All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell was heartbroken after falling to the LA Clippers in Game 6 on Friday night – another preventable second-round playoff exit, compounded by Kawhi Leonard’s absence through a knee injury.
Continue reading “Donovan Mitchell: Game 6 loss to Clippers will eat at me for a long time”
After finding themselves down 0-2 earlier in the series against a determined Dallas Mavericks display, the LA Clippers have an opportunity to atone for last season’s Game 7 woes this weekend. They have Kawhi Leonard to thank, but the job isn’t over yet.
Continue reading “Kawhi Leonard delivers in the clutch again, as LA Clippers handed Game 7 lifeline”Stephen Curry had 38 points and a season-high 11 assists as the Golden State Warriors (5-4) exacted revenge two nights after losing to the Los Angeles Clippers (6-4) with an impressive second-half comeback – erasing a 22-point deficit – to win an electric affair at Chase Center.
After a stunning Game 7 finale win against the Jazz on Tuesday night, rest is in short supply for Denver as they prepare to face a well-rested Los Angeles Clippers side tonight in Game 1 of the Western Conference semi-finals. Are Michael Malone’s side capable of snatching an early lead in a matchup where the odds are stacked against them? Or will the Clippers prove too strong? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets – Who takes Game 1?”
After a frustrating Game 2, Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers returned in style with a 130-122 victory on Friday night. They’re now 2-1 up in the series and, just like earlier this week, it’s likely Rick Carlisle’s men will target a swift response to level the scores again. Can Dallas rally to win, potentially without Luka Doncic here? Continue reading “NBA Playoffs Preview: Mavericks vs Clippers – Kawhi and co look to extend lead”
As the 2019-20 NBA season finally resumes later tonight, I spoke to LA Clippers expert Jack Brown for his thoughts and revised award winners as multiple storylines and burning questions remain unanswered as the regular season returns: before the eagerly-anticipated post-season gets underway on August 17. Continue reading “Five burning questions and storylines to watch as NBA season returns tonight”
I got the thoughts of an LA Clippers expert to assess how the 2019-20 NBA season has gone so far, with intriguing opinions on the league, individual players and topics discusssed: including early Rookie of the Year and MVP candidates. Continue reading “View from the LA Clippers: Assessing title chances, Western Conference rivals, a season overview at Christmas and more”
The new NBA season is firmly underway and after an exciting first week packed with surprises and excellent play, it’s time to review the week’s action – as new recruit Kawhi Leonard starred for Finals favourites Clippers while Trae Young and more were particularly impressive. Continue reading “NBA 19/20 Week 1 Review: Kawhi’s Clippers justify the hype, Super Trae and more”
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