It wasn’t a bombshell announcement that Blake Griffin was going to be in the starting lineup Tuesday against the 76ers. For weeks, the game seemed like a logical return date for the Clippers’ star forward who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Dec. 20. Griffin slammed home a tip-in dunk and looked like he was moving fine in the Clippers’ 121-110 loss to Philadelphia, a positive sign after his lateral movement and attacking were limited by knee pain and stiffness in December prior to the surgery.
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Griffin back, Rivers out for Clippers; Embiid out for 76ers
Blake Griffin started for the Los Angeles Clippers for the first time since he had arthroscopic right knee surgery in December. Griffin started at power forward Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jamal Crawford finds his stroke in Clippersa victory
ATLANTA >> Jamal Crawford got back on track, scoring eight straight points in the fourth quarter to help the short-handed Clippers pick up an upset win in Atlanta, beating the Hawks, 115-105. Austin Rivers led the Clippers with 27 and Crawford added 19 in what will likely be the final game the team plays before Blake Griffin returns from knee surgery.
Woman Killed In Long Beach Police Officer-Involved Shooting Identifed
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA […] Woman Killed In Long Beach Police Officer-Involved Shooting Identifed More than a half dozen people called police to report that Pream was threatening to stab and cut people, police said.
Top Performers From Day 3 Of The NBA D-League Showcase
Note: This piece is the continuation of our coverage of the 2017 NBA D-League Showcase. To take a look back at our first two days of coverage, make sure to read our recaps of day 1 and day 2 Since arriving in Erie after a short stint in Europe, York has shined as one of the most lethal offensive guards in the entire D-League.
Towns leads Timberwolves past injury-depleted Clippers
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 37 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 45 seconds left, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the injury-depleted Clippers 104-101 on Thursday night to stop Los Angeles’ seven-game winning streak.
George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win
Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.
George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win
Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.
Chris Paul to have surgery on torn ligament in left thumb, out 6-8 weeks
When the Clippers last were without Chris Paul , they dropped six games in a row. Granted, that was without Blake Griffin , too, but this team struggles on offense without the Point God running the show.
Chris Paul out 6-8 weeks with torn thumb ligament
The Clippers are a perfect 7-0 in 2017 but, dating back to last season, are 3-9 in games without both Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. The good news for the Clippers is Blake Griffin is nearing a return to the court.
Clippersa Chris Paul out 6-8 weeks with torn thumb ligament
LOS ANGELES >> The players on the Clipper bench, the ones who saw their playoff dreams shatter in a matter of minutes a season ago, were immediately taken back to that heart-sinking place. Chris Paul had just injured his left hand, and on his way off the court, his frustration was impossible to ignore.
Streaking Clippers down another All-Star with Paul out
Chris Paul will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The team said Tuesday its veteran point guard will continue to undergo treatment and evaluation by the club’s medical staff.
Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker ‘needs to be on the court more’
… and spirit from fans in Mexico during a press conference in Mexico City, Jan. 14, 2017. (Dan Bickley/azcentral sports) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks about how a connection to the NBA and Mexico can be good for both parties during a press …
More Than 50 Democratic Congress Members Planning to Skip Inauguration
The Cody Enterprise reported Monday that Wyoming Legacy Meats is work… We’ll have high school basketball coverage tonight on KNEB as Scottsbluff plays a girls and boys doubleheader at Chadron. Coverage will start on KNEB AM 960, 100.3 FM, and kne… — Clippers point guard Chris Paul was forced to leave Monday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after spraining his left thumb.The injury occurred w… — More than 50 Democratic members of Congress have announced they will skip Donald Trump’s Friday inauguration.
Redick and Paul Help Clippers Overpower Heat 98-86
J.J. Redick scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Miami Heat 98-86 on Sunday for their fourth straight victory. Chris Paul had 19 points, 18 assists and one turnover, and DeAndre Jordan added 18 rebounds to help keep the Clippers unbeaten in the new year after they closed 2016 on a six-game skid.
Doc Rivers to Clippers: Stop racking up technical fouls
The team is third in the NBA with 32 technical fouls this season behind league-leading Phoenix and the New York Knicks. DeAndre Jordan is tied for fifth in the league with eight, and Austin Rivers, the coach’s son, is tied for seventh with seven.
Clippers beat Suns 109-98, end 6-game skid to start new year
J.J. Redick scored 22 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 109-98 on Monday night, opening the new year by snapping a six-game skid. Jamal Crawford added 18 points and DeAndre Jordan had 20 rebounds for the Clippers, who remain without Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.
Clippers notes: Marreese Speights calls 2017 ‘a fresh start’ for the team
Before Monday’s game with the Phoenix Suns, Marreese Speights was ready to guard against an extended conversation about one of the problems that has plagued the Clippers on their recent winless three-game trip. Speights swatted away any talk about his team’s problems in the open court, where they were outscored, 83-10, in fastbreak points.
Westbrook leads Thunder past Clippers 114-88
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James Harden has triple-double, Rockets top Clippers 140-116
James Harden had a triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 140-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Clippers guard Austin Rivers and father/coach Doc Rivers were both ejected in the second quarter as Los Angeles dropped its fifth straight.
Week 8 NBA power rankings: Warriors barely holding top spot
Week 8 NBA power rankings: Warriors barely holding top spot The eighth of our weekly power rankings Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iDEChY Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. USA TODAY Sports’ NBA power rankings for Week 8 of the 2016-17 season The Warriors still boast the NBA’s best record, but after the late-game collapse against the Cavaliers on Christmas, this super team still has some kinks to work out.
Jokic has 24 and 10, Nuggets beat depleted Clippers 106-102
Nikola Jokic had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Danilo Gallinari and Will Barton each added 23 points to lead the Denver Nuggets past the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 106-102 on Monday night. The Clippers played without their three leading scorers – Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and J.J. Redick – but came from 17 points down to start the second half and took a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter.
Cousins’ 32 lead Kings back against Timberwolves, 109-105
… He’s made at least four 3s the past three games . He’s connected on at least five in a game six times this season. As sports columnist, Paul Woody offers an array of commentary on the sports scene in columns and World of Woody videos.
NBA, players complete process of ratifying new labour deal
San Antonio Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge, left, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers’ Jamal Crawford during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
NBA, players complete process of ratifying new labor deal
The National Basketball Players Association has completed its process of voting to approve the terms of the next collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players, which was tentatively agreed upon last week. All that’s left to do now is for the sides to sign the deal, which will happen once the writing of the actual document is completed.
Why not Nerlens?
The Pistons aren’t connected to any major superstar or talent on the trade block right now, but that hasn’t stopped Stan Van Gundy from making blockbuster trades that has helped shape the team to what it is today. SVG has been one of the most aggressive roster creators in the East and since no talent wants to play in Detroit, he trades for them.
Why not Nerlens?
The Pistons aren’t connected to any major superstar or talent on the trade block right now, but that hasn’t stopped Stan Van Gundy from making blockbuster trades that has helped shape the team to what it is today. SVG has been one of the most aggressive roster creators in the East and since no talent wants to play in Detroit, he trades for them.
Dave Joerger on DeMarcus Cousins’ feud with writer: ‘Enough is enough’
Sacramento Kings coach Dave Joerger has called for a truce in an ongoing spat between All-Star DeMarcus Cousins and The Sacramento Bee. Cousins recently confronted a Bee writer after a column that referenced the arrest of the 6-foot-11 star’s brother.
February 15, 2017: Hawks 84, Clippers 99
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