LA Clippers at NBA season’s halfway point: How far have they come?
2011-12 season
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With a new, world talent point guard and the reigning Rookie of the Year on their roster, the sun was finally rising on a new Clippers era. The budding of one of the best duos in the league began, and most importantly… LOB CITY!
Unfortunately, they lost in playoffs to the Memphis Grizzlies after a gritty (pun intended) six games. Were they not completely ready to handle a playoff run? Maybe. If you remember, they had that iconic fourth quarter comeback against the Grizzlies in Game 1. But then ended up getting swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the next round. I digress. At the halfway point of the season, they were just a team trying to prove that they were worth something.
Because of the lockout, the NBA schedule was shortened to 66 games. Their 33rd game was played March 1, 2012 at Sacramento. The Clippers won 108-100.
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With a well-rounded performance from everyone, the starters (the Big 3 along with Randy Foye and Caron Butler) combined for 67 points. Mo Williams, Bobby Simmons, Kenyon Martin and Eric Bledsoe combined for 41 points off the bench.