Norman Powell scores 27 points, but the Clippers struggle with their shooting and can't overcome the absences of Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac in loss. … [Read more...] about With Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac out, Clippers can’t keep pace with Bulls
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Depleted Clippers see their win streak end against Bulls
Clippers guard Norman Powell shoots as Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker defends during the first half on Monday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) Clippers center Mo Bamba (4) pulls down a rebound as Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) and forward Patrick Williams (44) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 20, … [Read more...] about Depleted Clippers see their win streak end against Bulls
Swanson: What would it take for the Clippers to gain ground on the Lakers?
INGLEWOOD — The overachieving, underappreciated Clippers cooked the Lakers so thoroughly in a 116-102 victory on Sunday night it was as if JJ Redick had ordered it that way when he shared his thoughts on the Intuit Dome before the Lakers’ first game there: “Well done,” he had said, “well done.” The chefs hosting the game were only too happy to oblige. They built a lead as large … [Read more...] about Swanson: What would it take for the Clippers to gain ground on the Lakers?
Lakers’ roster construction comes into focus near midpoint of season
INGLEWOOD — Lakers coach JJ Redick, who is nearing the midway point of his first season with the organization, didn’t need a lot of time to learn a valuable lesson about the team he’s at the helm of. “Nothing is going to be easy for our team,” Redick said on Sunday night after the Lakers’ 116-102 loss to the Clippers in their first visit to Intuit Dome. “And I figured that out … [Read more...] about Lakers’ roster construction comes into focus near midpoint of season
New Western Contender Emerges With Return Of Injured Star
The Kawhi Leonard injury limited the potential of the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season. They did fare surprisingly well though, behind the solid play of James Harden and Norman Powell combined with a stifling defense. Even though the Clippers were able to fight themselves into solid playoff positioning without their oft-injured star, their ability to contend at the top … [Read more...] about New Western Contender Emerges With Return Of Injured Star