Clippers to be without George, Beverley vs. Kings
Despite practicing in full for two straight days, Paul George and Patrick Beverley will miss the LA Clippers' game Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
37-18, 2nd in Pacific
- 12/25W 111-106
- 12/28L 120-107
- 12/31W 105-87
- 1/2W 126-112
- 1/4L 140-114
- 1/5W 135-132
- 1/10W 109-100
- 1/12L 114-104
- 1/14W 128-103
- 1/16W 122-95
- 1/18W 133-130
- 1/21W 110-107
- 1/22L 102-95
- 1/24W 122-117
- 1/26W 112-97
- 1/28PPD
- 1/30L 124-103
- 2/1W 118-106
- 2/3W 108-105
- 2/5W 128-111
- 2/8L 142-115
- 2/9W 133-92
- 2/11L 110-103
- 2/13L 141-133
- 2/22h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
NBA reschedules Lakers-Clippers tilt for April 9
The new date of April 9 -- rescheduled after the death of Kobe Bryant -- means the Lakers now will play three straight nights, from April 7-9.
Lowe: Ten NBA things I like and don't like, including the fun version of CP3
This week we highlight the problems in Brooklyn, Dennis Smith Jr. and the new All-Star Game.
NBA auctioning off All-Star jerseys to honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant
You can buy game-worn jerseys from the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, and the proceeds will be donated in honor of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.
The Right Time: Three-Time NBA Champion Bruce Bowen on NBA storylines down the stretch
Bomani and three-time NBA Champion Bruce Bowen discuss NBA storylines for the second half of the season. Can Houston's small-ball work in the postseason (3:02)? Which team will rise to the top in the East? Are the Bucks balanced enough (9:55) or will the leaders on the Sixers step it up (15:38)? How about the Lakers and Clippers out West (30:05)? Were the Warriors smart to pick up Andrew Wiggins (44:37)? Plus, what it was like guarding Rasheed Wallace and Vince Carter (58:43).
FiveThirtyEight: What We're Excited About For The NBA's Stretch Run
(Sara Ziegler, sports editor): With the NBA All-Star break almost behind us, we're finally entering the home stretch of the regular season.
The Hoop Collective: Hot In Cleveland And Late-Season Storylines
The Celtics are hot, so how wide really is the gap between Boston and Milwaukee? Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon debate that (24:50) after discussing John Beilein's departure from Cleveland. Plus, the crew talks about some of the overachieving teams they're excited to watch down the final stretch of the regular season (37:20).
ESPN Daily: Doris Burke talks NBA post All-Star Game
The NBA enters the home stretch after the All-Star Game. The Bucks boast the league's best record, and the Clippers are making moves to overtake the Lakers in the west. As the race to the playoffs begins, what's at stake for the rest of the year? Doris Burke breaks down some of the most intriguing storylines in basketball.
Are the Clippers winning the battle for LA? (2:06)
Are the Clippers beating the Lakers to the punch? (1:16)
Does adding Jackson make the Clippers the favorite in the West? (1:44)
The biggest storylines of the NBA's first half (2:29)
Sources: Jackson to join Clips after Pistons buyout
The Clippers are expected to land Reggie Jackson after the veteran guard agreed to a buyout with the Pistons, sources told ESPN.
NBA Power Rankings: Second-half storylines for all 30 teams
Which teams are set to climb the standings, and which teams are fighting for playoff spots?
Kawhi takes home the MVP, scoring 30 points (2:09)
Kawhi remembers comparing shot attempts with Kobe (2:06)
Kawhi lights-out to claim MVP of All-Star thriller
The 2020 All-Star Game saw Kawhi Leonard win the first Kobe Bryant MVP Award and saw both teams honor the late Los Angeles Lakers legend in the most fitting fashion: by playing hard to the last second.
Kawhi Leonard on winning Kobe MVP Award
Clippers guard Kawhi Leonard talks with Ramona Shelburne about the new format in the NBA All-Star game and taking home the first ever Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award
NBA stars answer questions that need answers (2:24)
Patrick Beverley, Jackie MacMullan, and Ryen Russillo
Clippers guard Patrick Beverley joins The Woj Pod to discuss his path to the NBA, his reaction to the Clippers landing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George this summer (11:33), and his Chicago upbringing. Plus, ESPN's Jackie MacMullan and The Ringer's Ryen Russillo join the conversation to discuss the battle in LA for supremacy in the West (25:54), much more.
Zion, Clippers highlight Windhorst's second-half storylines (1:18)
The Hoop Collective: Zion's Potential And Can The Clippers Stay Healthy?
The debut of Zion Williamson was later than folks hoped for, but he's tearing up the league. Brian Windhorst, Kevin Pelton and Andrew Han discuss how good Zion already is and how good he could become, Ja Morant and the Grizzlies' 8-seed run (16:26) and whether the Clippers can stay healthy (20:03).
Clippers irked again by officiating in 2OT loss
The Clippers lost their second straight road game Thursday night feeling that the home team, in this case the Celtics, got the big calls.
Rivers concerned after George reinjures hammy
Clippers guard Paul George suffered a strained left hamstring again and was ruled out of Thursday night's 141-133 double-overtime loss to the Celtics.
Rivers has concerns about PG's hamstring (0:42)
2019-20 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 42 | 12 | .778 | - | W4 |
| LA Clippers | 37 | 18 | .673 | 5.5 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 33 | .400 | 20.5 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 22 | 34 | .393 | 21 | L1 |
| Golden State | 12 | 44 | .214 | 31 | L5 |
2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game115.94th
Rebounds Per Game48.23rd
Assists Per Game23.817th
Points Allowed110.314th
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Injuries
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(27) | Mfiondu Kabengele | C | Florida State |
| 2(18) | Terance Mann | SF | Florida State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 37 | 18 | .673 |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 53 | 29 | .646 |