The Sports Report: Clippers rout Nuggets to take 2-1 series lead
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Clippers thrash Nuggets, win first playoff game at Intuit Dome
He insisted that his group could play better and had to play better even though the Clippers snatched home-court advantage away from the Nuggets by…
Clippers guard Norman Powell trusts his work in taking big shots
At no point, Clippers guard Norman Powell maintained, did he waver in his belief in himself. At no point was he going to shy away…
Kawhi Leonard’s big night was months in the making during rehab
Kawhi Leonard’s teammates marvel at how much the Clippers’ star forward has dedicated himself to get his body back to peak level.They have watched how…
Kawhi Leonard’s big game powers Clippers to thrilling Game 2 win
DENVER — There was a moment when Kawhi Leonard leaned over with one minute and 30 seconds left, his head down looking at the court, exhausted from…
Clippers vow to take better care of basketball after Game 1 loss
DENVER — A day later, the Clippers didn’t hide from the primary cause of their demise in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series against the…
Clippers lose Game 1 to Nuggets in overtime
DENVER — The Clippers dropped a 112-110 overtime game to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday at Ball Arena to open the playoffs.They are down 1-0 in the…
NBA scouts break down the Clippers-Nuggets playoff series
The Clippers enter the playoffs on an eight-game winning streak that helped them secure fifth place in the highly competitive Western Conference and a matchup…
‘We are here’: Tyronn Lue knew the Clippers could exceed expectations
Tyronn Lue glided into the Clippers’ postgame interview room on Sunday afternoon and clapped and clapped and clapped and clapped and clapped again. He beamed…
How Clippers match up against Nuggets entering playoff series
Clippers guard James Harden led the team in scoring during the regular season. (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press) Clippers James Harden: 22.8 PPG, 5.8…
Clippers beat Warriors and get fifth seed in NBA playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO — Step by step, the Clippers have inched toward their goal of making the NBA playoffs.The final step came Sunday and it was against the…
Playoff clinching scenario for Clippers heading into Warriors game
SACRAMENTO — They’ve played 81 games and won 49 and yet the Clippers’ postseason place won’t be decided until their regular-season finale Sunday at Golden State. The…
Ivica Zubac delivers first triple-double, Clippers beat Rockets
It didn’t matter to the Clippers that the Houston Rockets were resting their core players. It didn’t matter to the Clippers that they were playing…
Ivica Zubac helps Clippers beat Spurs without Kawhi Leonard
The Clippers’ playoff fortunes rest in their hands and all they have to do is keep winning, increasing their chances of being a top-six team…
Clippers rout the Mavericks to keep pace in West playoff chase
They all realize what’s at stake and that having a healthy Kawhi Leonard gives the Clippers their best chance to win now when it matters…
Desperate to avoid play-in, surging Clippers blow out Mavericks
Simply put, the Clippers’ goal is to “make the playoffs,” coach Tyronn Lue said, and not be a play-in team.The Clippers moved closer to that…
Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to a dominant win over the Pelicans
The teams the Clippers are chasing for a top-six spot in the Western Conference standings keep winning and that means the Clippers have to continue…
Norman Powell scores 34 points in Clippers’ loss to Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Clippers 127-122 on Sunday afternoon.Evan Mobley had 22 points…
Kawhi Leonard scores 31 to lead Clippers’ rout of the Nets
NEW YORK — Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and the Clippers overwhelmed the Brooklyn Nets 132-100 on Friday night for their second straight victory and 10th in…
Clippers get big road win against Knicks, are tied for sixth in West
NEW YORK — James Harden had 29 points, six rebounds and six assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and the Clippers prevented the New York Knicks from…