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Clippers leading scorer Norman Powell to miss 2 games with hamstring injury
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers leading scorer Norman Powell was out of Wednesday night's lineup against the Orlando Magic with a hamstring injury. Coach Tyronn Lue said Powell would also miss Friday’s home game against the Sacramento Kings. Powell...
Analysis: Injuries are a common theme for teams off to fast — or slow — starts as NBA Cup begins
Cleveland has won its first 12 games and is off to the best start in the league. There are 10 teams in the Western Conference with winning records. And somehow, only two teams in the Eastern Conference have winning records. There is a common denominator on both sides of the ledger:...
Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Norman Powell added 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers barely hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-103 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the...
Norman Powell has 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Clippers hold off the Kings 107-98
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Norman Powell posted his first career double-double with 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings 107-98 on Friday night for their third straight win. James Harden added 22 points for the Clippers, who led nearly...
Clippers hold off Warriors as Stephen Curry goes down injured
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry left midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury as Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled the Golden State Warriors’ home opener with a 112-104 win Sunday night. Zubac had 23 points and 18 rebounds. ...
Leonard won't play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season because of ongoing rehabilitation from inflammation in his right knee, according to a report. Citing unidentified sources, ESPN reported Thursday that Leonard will be sidelined...
New-look Pacific Division should be competitive and could come down to which NBA vets stay healthy
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James and son Bronny playing side by side for the Lakers. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green competing without Klay Thompson, a trio who captured four NBA titles together with Golden State before Thompson's recent departure for Dallas. A...
Tyronn Lue and the Clippers will once again try to keep Kawhi Leonard healthy for a NBA playoff run
Los Angeles Clippers Last season: 51-31, lost to Dallas in the first round of the playoffs. COACH: Tyronn Lue (5th season with Clippers, 9th season overall, 312-217). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Phoenix. DEPARTURES: G/F Paul George, G...
Kawhi Leonard plans to be in the Clippers' opening night lineup if balky right knee cooperates
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is planning to be in the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for opening night unless his balky right knee prevents him from inaugurating the team’s new arena. The health of their superstar once again looms large after Leonard was limited to two...
