Clippers grind out win over Suns to clinch fifth seed in playoffs PHOENIX — A regular season in which the Clippers made nothing look easy ended Sunday in the only way appropriate. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Playoff scenarios for the Warriors entering the final game of the regular season on Sunday vs. Trail Blazers The Warriors will enter the final game of the regular season on Sunday with different playoff scenarios to lock up a top-six seed in the Western Conference. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 9, 2023
LA Clippers move closer to a spot in NBA playoffs with win over Portland Trail Blazers A 136-125 win over Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday took the Los Angeles Clippers closer to a place in the NBA playoffs. The Times of India · Apr 9, 2023
Clippers beat Trail Blazers to remain in playoff contention LOS ANGELES — The Clippers left the regular season's penultimate day with the same answer applying to their three most pressing questions. Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023
Dylan Hernandez: 'No rest for the weary': Can exhausted Lakers get to the finish line? LOS ANGELES — Forget about the NBA championship. In the likely case in which the Lakers end up in the play-in tournament, will they even reach the playoffs? Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023
NBA’s Wild Official Western Conference Playoff Chart Proves How Competitive 2023 Season Has Been Enjoy the colorful, jumbled art that is the Western Conference playoff situation. Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2023
NBA playoffs: Every potential (and absurd) scenario left in the NBA’s wild Western Conference It really is the wild, wild west. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023
Kenny Smith: The Lakers are a sleeper team in the Western Conference Kenny Smith says no one should count out the Lakers, even after their disappointing loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2023
LeBron James reflects on "toughest game of the year" as play-off hopes dashed The Los Angeles bragging rights went to the Clippers on Wednesday night as they wounded their rivals in the process, with LeBron James claiming it's their "toughest" game yet Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023
Bill Plaschke: Wilting loss reveals a stark reality for Lakers. They're not a championship team. LOS ANGELES — After the fireworks smoke had cleared and the giddy shrieking had quieted and every T-shirt had been shot into hungry and sweaty arms, a cluttered Crypto.com Arena was left with a stark and solitary truth. Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023
LeBron Blames Schedule After Lakers’ Tough Loss to Clippers Wednesday Los Angeles lost to its crosstown rival just a day after an overtime win over the Jazz in Utah. Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023
Lakers playoff picture: Scenarios, potential first-round matchups Breaking down the Los Angeles Lakers' remaining schedule and potential playoff matchups. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023
The Clippers Proved They Can Win Without Star Power LA showed off its wide array of weapons in a big win over the Lakers in front of a sold-out crowd. Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023
Warriors playoff picture: Scenarios, potential first-round matchups Breaking down the Golden State Warriors' remaining schedule and potential playoff matchups. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023 Russell Westbrook spectacularly trolled LeBron James and the Lakers on the way to a win against his former team Good on Westbrook, man.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023 How the Lakers can still finish sixth in the Western Conference The Lakers' quest to avoid the play-in tournament isn't quite over yet.
The Times of India · Apr 6, 2023 NBA: Los Angeles Clippers beat Lakers, up to fifth in Western Conference Los Angeles Clippers inched closer to securing a spot in the Western Conference top-six as they defeated visitors LA Lakers 125-118 on Wednesday.
The Times of India · Apr 6, 2023 NBA: Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets confirm No. 1 seedings in playoffs Milwaukee Bucks' 105-92 win over Chicago Bulls on Wednesday earned them No. 1 overall seeding and a chance to play the entire NBA playoffs on home court.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023 Lakers player grades: Lakers drop big matchup against Clippers The Clippers simply had too much energy and hot shooting for the Lakers to handle on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023 Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers to critical win over travel-weary Lakers The playoff permutations remain vast. The potential matchups remain multiple. But whether in the play-in tournament or a first-round series, the Clippers and Lakers are assured of playing in the postseason.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2023 LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell will play vs. Clippers Despite playing an overtime contest against the Jazz on Tuesday, the Lakers will reportedly have everyone available to play on Wednesday.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2023 'A lot's at stake right now': What the Lakers-Clippers showdown means Wednesday LOS ANGELES — In 2006, the Lakers were one win from forging a second-round matchup against the Clippers, the first time the franchises would have met in the postseason. They lost to Phoenix.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2023 SI:AM | The NBA’s Chaotic Final Five Days The regular season is going to end with a bang.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023 Lakers vs. Clippers: Stream, lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Wednesday Here's all you need to know ahead of Wednesday's Lakers versus Clippers game.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023 NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors holding off Thunder for pivotal win in final home game of regular season Jordan Poole tallied 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to help the Warriors secure a pivotal victory over the Thunder in the final home game of the regular season.