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Reggie Jackson and short-handed Nuggets surge to beat Clippers - Los Angeles Times
Denver closes the game on a 10-2 run. Reggie Jackson scored 35 points, making 15 of his 19 shots. DeAndre Jordan, a former Clippers center, had 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Clippers show off their depth during dominant win over Mavericks - Los Angeles Times The Clippers were rarely tested by the Dallas Mavericks in a 107-88 win on Saturday. Paul George scored a team-high 25 points and Russell Westbrook, who finished with 14 points, looked like a different player.
Clippers rally falls short during loss to the Pelicans - Los Angeles Times The Clippers led by as many as six points in the third quarter. The Pelicans outscored the Clippers by eight in the final quarter as they went cold. The Clippers are now 6-8.
Gregg Popovich grabs the arena mic mid-game to plead with Spurs fans to 'stop booing' Kawhi Leonard... Gregg Popovich grabbed the arena mic mid-game to plead with Spurs fans to'stop booing' Kawhi Leonard with ex-San Antonio star at the free throw line for the Clippers in surreal moment. Leonard played under Popovich for seven seasons, winning one championship.
Clippers hold off Spurs rally amid boos, extend win streak - Los Angeles Times Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points, Paul George added 24 on 23 shots. James Harden scored 16 points with nine assists and six rebounds. The Clippers (6-7) are now 6-0 when leading entering the fourth quarter.
Communication helps James Harden find his role with Clippers - Los Angeles Times Harden likened getting on the same page with the Clippers to his experience of joining Brooklyn. Harden has tried ironing out pick and rolls with center Ivica Zubac through “working out a few times after practices”
Clippers guard Russell Westbrook says his goals haven't changed - Los Angeles Times Russell Westbrook played 17 minutes Friday, his fewest since January. In Monday’s win, Westbrook played 25 minutes, and the Clippers won his minutes by seven points. Coach Tyronn Lue said he had communicated with Westbrook that he wanted the reserves to play with more pace.
Clippers' Westbrook gives back to hometown community in massive way Russell Westbrook & his Why Not? Foundation hosted a clinic, opened a new gym & distributed food at Jesse Owens Park. Jaime Maggio caught up with the Clippers guard in the moment as he interacted with fans, kids & members of the community.
James Harden, Clippers dominate during road win over Spurs - Los Angeles Times Paul George scored a game-high 28 points, with Kawhi adding 21 points. Backup center Daniel Theis was a revelation with 19 points in only his second game. The Clippers built an 11-point lead during a remarkably clean first half.
Warriors aim to salvage finale of homestand in clash... Golden State Warriors have dropped six in a row, including the first five contests of a six-game homestand. The last two defeats have come without Draymond Green, who is out on suspension. Houston played twice in Los Angeles in the past three days, falling 106-100 to the Clippers on Friday and 105-104 to the Lakers on Sunday.
Clippers end losing streak on James Harden's four-point play - Los Angeles Times Clippers beat Rockets 106-100 to end six-game losing streak. James Harden scored 24 points, with nine rebounds and seven assists. Paul George scored 23 points, and Kawhi Leonard had 24 points and eight rebounds.
Clippers decide to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench - Los Angeles Times Russell Westbrook has been the starting guard since his very first game as a Clipper last February. The Clippers lost their sixth consecutive game to fall to 3-7, including five losses in a row since James Harden joined the lineup.
James Harden trade hasn't helped Clippers win close games - Los Angeles Times The Clippers are 0-5 in games within five points in the last five minutes. The Clippers have collected only 34.6% of available defensive rebounds.
Russell Westbrook requests to come off the Clippers bench to help 'establish continuity' among their... The Clippers traded for James Harden on October 31, and since then, a starting lineup of him, Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Ivica Zubac has coincided with five straight losses. That starting five will now be broken up on Friday after Westbrook approached the coaching staff with the idea of coming off the bench to help the first unit 'establish continuity' Terance Mann will reportedly start in Westbrook's place vs. the Rockets.
Clippers sign Josh Primo, are expected to add Daniel Theis - Los Angeles Times The Clippers converted guard Josh Primo from a two-way contract to a standard NBA contract. Daniel Theis, a 6-foot-8 forward, agreed to a contract buyout with Indiana on Wednesday. His addition would fill the team’s 15-man roster.
Clippers' comeback comes up just short in loss to Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Times The Clippers lost their sixth consecutive game Tuesday in Denver, a 111-108 defeat that wasn't decided until a scramble for possession after a jump ball with two seconds left. It was the Clippers’ fifth loss in a row since Harden joined the lineup, with the team now 3-7 overall and 0-2 in in-season tournament games.
The Sports Report: Lakers tie team record for threes and rout Memphis - Los Angeles Times Devin Tillis hit a game-clinching three-pointer with 37.4 seconds remaining to seal Irvine’s 70-60 upset of No. 16 USC. The Clippers lost their sixth consecutive game Tuesday in Denver, a 111-108 defeat that wasn’t decided until a scramble for possession after a jump ball with two seconds remaining.
Clippers want James Harden to lead, but process is slow - Los Angeles Times Four games into James Harden's Clippers career, it’s difficult to define what he is or what he and the Clippers can become. So far, they’re winless with him in the lineup and he has compiled a negative plus/minus rating.
Clippers drop fifth in a row with loss to the Grizzlies - Los Angeles Times Clippers coach Tyronn Lue kept James Harden on the bench for nearly the entire fourth quarter. With 1:55 left in regulation, Lue replaced Westbrook with Harden, who immediately made a game-tying three-pointer. But the comeback didn’t last — and meanwhile, the Clippers’ losing streak since dealing for Harden continues.
Winless since Harden trade, Clippers struggle for progress - Los Angeles Times The Clippers are still figuring out how to play effectively with small lineups. They allowed 85 points combined to Dallas in the second and third quarters. The starters have been outscored by 11 in 51 minutes together.
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