https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers Clippers en-US Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:22:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview Denver's all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers' stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:22:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/los-angeles-clippers-denver-nuggets-nba-playoff-series-preview https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/nba-scouts-break-down-the-clippers-nuggets-playoff-series While Denver features three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the Clippers have size and depth to counter the former champions. Here's how scouts view the series. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-18/nba-scouts-break-down-the-clippers-nuggets-playoff-series https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-16/clippers-star-kawhi-leonard-still-has-love-for-basketball The former All-Star forward has been rounding into his dominant form in preparation for the playoffs, his passion for the game as strong as ever. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:33:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-16/clippers-star-kawhi-leonard-still-has-love-for-basketball https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-15/clippers-report Most experts thought the Clippers would have to fight for a play-in spot, but they finished fifth and enter playoff series against Denver healthy and hopeful. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:04:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-15/clippers-report https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-14/clippers-first-look-playoff-matchup-with-denver-nuggets Breaking down everything you need to know about the Clippers and the Denver Nuggets ahead of their first-round NBA playoff series. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:30:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-14/clippers-first-look-playoff-matchup-with-denver-nuggets https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-13/how-the-nba-play-in-tournament-works-2025 The top six teams in each conference qualify for the playoffs while the next four teams play for the seventh and eight seeds. Here's how it works. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:24:17 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-13/how-the-nba-play-in-tournament-works-2025 https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-13/los-angeles-clippers-golden-state-warriors-nba-game-recap James Harden scores 12 points in overtime as Clippers beat Warriors and will face Denver in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:48:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-13/los-angeles-clippers-golden-state-warriors-nba-game-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-11/kawhi-leonard-clippers-kings-playoff-race DeMar DeRozan missed a shot at the final buzzer as the Clippers got 28 points from Kawhi Leonard to beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:51:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-11/kawhi-leonard-clippers-kings-playoff-race https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-09/los-angeles-clippers-houston-rockets-nba-game-recap The Clippers are in fifth place in the tight Western Conference standings after delivering a win over the Rockets on Wednesday at the Intuit Dome. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:02:36 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-09/los-angeles-clippers-houston-rockets-nba-game-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-08/los-angeles-clippers-san-antonio-spurs-nba-game-recap The Clippers earned a 122-117 win over the Spurs on Tuesday night at the Intuit Dome as they push to clinch an NBA playoff bid. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:09:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-08/los-angeles-clippers-san-antonio-spurs-nba-game-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-05/los-angeles-clippers-dallas-mavericks-saturday-nba-game-recap Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points in the second game on back-to-back nights as the Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks to pull even with Minnesota and Memphis. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:07:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2025-04-05/los-angeles-clippers-dallas-mavericks-saturday-nba-game-recap https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-05/basketball-hall-of-fame-carmelo-anthony-dwight-howard-sue-bird Anthony and Howard will also join LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant as part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's team's induction. Bird is one of three WNBA stars to be enshrined. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 17:40:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2025-04-05/basketball-hall-of-fame-carmelo-anthony-dwight-howard-sue-bird https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why As ticket prices have soared, a small but growing number of teams in all sports are offering a limited menu of basic concession items at fan-friendly prices. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/the-dodgers-sell-hot-dogs-for-7-99-the-diamondbacks-sell-them-for-2-99-why https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels If tickets to sporting events have gotten too expensive for the average fan, then Dodger Stadium is a flash point in the debate over whether teams should pursue every dollar they can. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/dodgers-ticket-price-trump-rob-manfred-stan-kasten-arte-moreno-angels https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates over seven shutout innings and the Dodgers score a couple runs in the ninth to take a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:41:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/yoshinobu-yamamoto-dominates-dodgers-rangers https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers The Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on the paternity list before their weekend series against the Texas Rangers in anticipation of his first child be born. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:31:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-04-18/shohei-ohtani-paternity-birth-first-child-dodgers-rangers