With the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference postseason bracket, the
Clippers make their first playoff appearance since 1997 and all sports
betting fans are glad to know that the Clippers finally did it again.
Last time they were swept by Utah in the First Round and Bo Outlaw
still went by his birth name of "Charles."
The franchise hasn't even won a playoff game since 1993, when Larry
Brown was at the helm or a playoff series since 1976, when the
organization resided in Buffalo and was known as the "Braves."
This year, at least one of those streaks should come to an end, as L.A.
faces a Denver team which has home court advantage. The Clippers' 47
win total was superior to that of the Northwest Division champs by
three victories. Denver struggled at the end of the season; losing
their last four games.
The Nuggets are perhaps the best running team in the NBA, so the match
up should be interesting to watch with the Clippers' defense -- a
weakness during their losing days - becoming there strength. The club
led the NBA in blocks per game (6.14 bpg), second in rebounding (43.03
rpg) and 12th in the NBA in points allowed per game (95.92 ppg).
The commitment to stopping opponents paid off in the form of a
second-place finish in the Pacific Division Standings.
"The core group has been playing together for the last three years,"
center Chris Kaman said. "We're slowing picking up what Dunleavy's
philosophies and principles are more and more. We're executing them
better than we have"
"I don't think we play great offensive basketball. We play good
defensive basketball which helps us win games. Just the philosophy on
defense and everyone playing together and working hard."
While an NBA title is a lofty goal, the Clippers' defense could
certainly make them win a playoff series. Such a conclusion would give
this L.A. story the Hollywood ending the Clippers seek.

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