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Clippers' Big Kawhi Leonard Risk Backfires in Loss to Pelicans

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered their third straight loss on Wednesday night, this time at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite building a double-digit lead in the first quarter, the Clippers weren't particularly competitive in the next three quarters and fell below .500 for the season.

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Clippers' Playoff Odds Take a Big Hit After Disappointing Losing Streak

The Los Angeles Clippers have suffered three consecutive losses after a tough 124-109 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. After LA got off to a red-hot start in the first quarter, the Pelicans' 36-point third quarter helped propel them to a win.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 18

Clippers Shockingly Get Manhandled By Pelicans Despite Kawhi’s 25 Points; 5 Takeaways

The Los Angeles Clippers had control early, even building an 18-point lead, but somewhere along the way, the game flipped, and when it did, it flipped hard.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 18

Clippers make big change amid Kawhi Leonard return

The LA Clippers have been toying with different lineups since the NBA trade deadline as the team looks for ways to incorporate their newest players. Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin, and Isaiah Jackson all joined the Clippers through trades during deadline week, as James Harden and Ivica Zubac were surprisingly shipped out in the process.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the oldest players to score 30 points or more in a game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Clippers Announce Kawhi Leonard Injury Update for Pelicans Game

Kawhi Leonard was sidelined for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday as they suffered a 119-115 loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard injured his ankle on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / March 18

Jordan Miller Deserves More Minutes in the Final Stretch of Clippers Season

The Los Angeles Clippers have 14 regular-season games left before their postseason fate is decided. They desperately need to hold onto the eighth seed in the Western Conference to give themselves a solid chance to clinch a playoff spot.

Ivica Zubac News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / March 18

Clippers Already Missing Ivica Zubac in One Key Area

For all intents and purposes, the Los Angeles Clippers overperformed since the trade deadline. The widespread consensus was that the Clippers would struggle after the departures of Ivica Zubac and James Harden and fall in the Western Conference standings.

Bennedict Mathurin News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / March 18

New Bennedict Mathurin Injury Adds to Clippers Concerns

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering the last 14 games of the regular season. This crucial stretch will play a huge role in how far they can go this season.

Bennedict Mathurin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Clippers injury woes worsen with Bennedict Mathurin news

The LA Clippers had been one of the best teams in the league since mid-December, but have faltered of late with a couple of losses as injuries have piled up.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 17

Clippers hit the road for back-to-back with soaring Pelicans

After an extended homestand ended with a thud, the Los Angeles Clippers will be out to solidify their play-in tournament status with back-to-back road games against the New Orleans Pelicans starting Wednesday.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / March 17

Monday's Loss to Spurs Revealed Glaring Clippers Weakness

Some say, "There's no such thing as losing. You win, or you learn." That is not the case for the LA Clippers. History suggests they lose, lose again, and refuse to learn from their unfortunate patterns.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 17

NBA Notes: Clippers, Darius Garland, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Hawks

Darius Garland did what he could. The Clippers needed a little more. Garland finished with 25 points and 10 assists, leading six players in double figures, but Los Angeles fell to the visiting Spurs on Monday for its second straight loss.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 17

NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Pistons, Isaiah Stewart, Nuggets

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s absence Monday looked notable. It may not be significant. Leonard sat out the loss to the Spurs with a left ankle sprain after being listed as doubtful earlier in the day.