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Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers

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Locked On Clippers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Clippers and the NBA. Die-hard Clippers fan Darian Vaziri provides expert, local analysis. Locked On Clippers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Clippers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Clippers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Is Acquiring Russell Westbrook the reason the LA Clippers are 0-3 After the Break?

March 01, 2023 13:22 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

The LA Clippers are now 0-3 with Russell Westbrook, Paul George, & Kawhi Leonard playing together. The loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves just felt like one they could not afford and they find themselves in need of a change in form, fast. In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri gives his first hand view of the game, wether it's because of Russ' addition that the Los Angeles Clippers are 0-3, why a change needs to happen to the Clippers starting lineup, and more. Learn ...

How the LA Clippers ALMOST Got Their Best Win of the Season

February 27, 2023 21:53 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the Mile High City looking to break what has felt like a psychological edge for quite some time. Nikola Jokic & Kawhi Leonard battled till the very end, Russell Westbrook played his 2nd game as a Clipper, and Jamal Murray and Paul George went back and forth.  In this episode, diehard Clipper fan Darian Vaziri breaks down what decision he felt cost the Clippers the game, how Russ performed in his 2nd game, and why he feels more confident about a potential Nug...

How the LA Clippers Lost the 2nd Highest Scoring Game Ever in Russell Westbrook's Debut

February 27, 2023 00:28 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Oh my goodness. What an insane game to kick off the home stretch of the season. Kawhi Leonard and De'Aaron Fox had 40 a piece, Paul George had 30 plus, and it was Russell Westbrook's debut. But that would all be overshadowed by the insane display of offense we were treated to.  Sadly the Los Angeles Clippers would come up short. In this episode, Host Darian Vaziri details how and why the Clips went wrong and blew 3 seperate leads in regulation and the 2 OT periods, and ends with Russell Wes...

What Russell Westbrook Starting Means for the LA Clippers

February 24, 2023 23:54 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

The team news is in ahead of Friday's game! Russell Westbrook will be starting in place of Terance Mann. That gives the Los Angeles Clippers a starting 5 of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Marcus Morris, Ivica Zubac, and Russ.  What does Terance Mann being moved to the bench mean? What does Ivica Zubac being out mean? In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down what Russ in the starting lineup does, why he feels Terance Mann may not NEED to close games anymore, & lo...

Why the LA Clippers Have Been Underwhelming So Far

February 24, 2023 05:18 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

The LA Clippers now reach the 4th and final quarter of the 2022-23 regular season and with 21 games left and four new players to integrate, time is running out for this team to put it together. Despite being picked by many before the season to win the championship in June, the Los Angeles Clippers only find themselves 5 games over 500 heading into the All Star Break.  In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri gives 3 reasons why the team hasn't performed to expectations. ...

How Russell Westbrook Can Improve the LA Clippers' Offense

February 22, 2023 21:59 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

The LA Clippers are set to announce the signing of Russell Westbrook for the remainder of the season. In this episode, Die hard Clipper Fan & Host Darian Vaziri talks about how Russ can help the Clippers offense. He also goes over a recent article by Clipper beat writer Ohm Youngmisuk detailing what conversations between Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the Front Office led to the signing of yet another player to fill that Point Guard void.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Is Russell Westbrook the Missing Piece for the LA Clippers?

February 21, 2023 11:51 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Well, it happened. The reported tug of war between the front office and the two Los Angeles Clipper stars, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, ended with the latter coming out on top and getting their wish of a point guard. That point guard being Russell Westbrook, who was strongly advocated for by multiple Clipper players, especially his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Paul George. In this episode, Host Darian Vaziri reacts to acquiring one of the most polarizing players of his generation...

Why the LA Clippers Could Have A New Ceiling After All-Star Break

February 17, 2023 12:22 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MB

The LA Clippers final game before the All-Star break was a Pacific Division battle in the Valley of the Sun. Kevin Durant still isn't 100% and watched from the sidelines as Kawhi Leonard played his first game without a minutes restriction against the Suns since the 20-21 season. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard were the victorious duo over Chris Paul and Devin Booker. In this episode, Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about which new addition he thinks can seriously increase the ceilin...

How the New Look LA Clippers Defeated the Warriors

February 15, 2023 10:46 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

The new look Los Angeles Clippers were in action on Tuesday night against the Steph Curry & Andrew Wiggins-less Golden State Warriors. Kawhi Leonard was back in the lineup alongside Paul George and all three of the teams' new players. In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down the main key to the win, the performances of the new guys, a reconfirmation about Ty Lue's coaching philosophy, & where he stands on the Russ situation after the 1st game with the new guy...

Should the LA Clippers Pick Up Russell Westbrook?

February 14, 2023 18:15 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers were active in the Trade Deadline but did they fulfill all their roster needs? The one final piece that many fans are clamoring for is a true Point Guard. A name that is being thrown around in most conversations around the Clippers right now is Russell Westbrook. In this episode, Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri makes two cases. One for why the Clippers should not sign Russ and the other for why they should. In the end, he concludes with which case is closer to hi...

Should We Be Concerned About Kawhi Leonard's Health?

February 13, 2023 11:36 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

The LA Clippers have no back to backs in the month of February. That means Kawhi Leonard and Paul George should play every game right? Wrong. Kawhi Leonard would miss the game against the Milwaukee Bucks with knee management. Has he re-aggravated something or is it just precautionary? And if it is precautionary, can the Los Angeles Clippers afford to give teams advantages so often going into games this late in the season? In this episode, Host Darian Vaziri discusses Kawhi's availability, b...

Did the LA Clippers Win at the Trade Deadline?

February 10, 2023 20:37 - 39 minutes

The Los Angeles Clippers are in year 4 of searching for the right cast to put around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. They were active in the trade deadline bringing in three players and sending three out. Bones Hyland of the Denver Nuggets, Mason Plumlee of the Charlotte Hornets, and former Clipper Eric Gordon will be joining the Clippers in exchange for Luke Kennard, John Wall, & Reggie Jackson. In this very important trade deadline edition of Locked On Clippers, Host Darian Vaziri talks abou...

Did the LA Clippers Win at the Trade Deadline?

February 10, 2023 20:37 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers are in year 4 of searching for the right cast to put around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. They were active in the trade deadline bringing in three players and sending three out. Bones Hyland of the Denver Nuggets, Mason Plumlee of the Charlotte Hornets, and former Clipper Eric Gordon will be joining the Clippers in exchange for Luke Kennard, John Wall, & Reggie Jackson. In this very important trade deadline edition of Locked On Clippers, Host Darian Vaziri talks ab...

Do Eric Gordon, Bones Hyland, Mason Plumlee make LA Clippers Contenders? | NBA Trade Deadline Show CLIP

February 09, 2023 22:52 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers traded for Eric Gordon, Bones Hyland, Mason Plumlee. Do they make the LA Clippers Contenders on NBA Trade Deadline? Darian Vaziri joins Kylen Mills to breakdown the Clippers' trades. What are the Clippers losing sending out Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and John Wall? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOClippers?sid... Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Learn mor...

Why the LA Clippers Couldn't Stop the Kyrie Mavericks

February 09, 2023 20:48 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

The LA Clippers returned home from their 6 game road trip and fell short to the new look Dallas Mavericks led by not Luka Doncic, but Kyrie Irving. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George would lose just their 2nd game of their last 10. In this episode, Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about how the 1st and 4th quarters killed the Clippers, what the main reasons for the defeat were, and talks about who should get traded on the eve of the Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

How the LA Clippers Completed the New York Sweep vs Brooklyn

February 07, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers finally made it to their last stop. Barclays Center and the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, & Ben Simmons-less Brooklyn Nets would be the setting and opponent. It was a game of runs which ultimately culminated in the red white and blue making the last one. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have now won 8 of their last 9 games together. In this episode, Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about the surprising lineup Ty used to win the game, why he thinks the team curren...

How the LA Clippers Survived A Near Choke Job in New York

February 06, 2023 11:18 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers played the 5th game of their Grammy Road Trip on Saturday Night against the New York Knicks and it turned out to be one of the most exciting Clipper games of the season. Kawhi Leonard & Paul George were phenomenal for the first 3 quarters but had a repeat of the Bucks game, going cold as the game winded down. Nicolas Batum was the savior with a game tying three as the clock expired at the end of regulation and the Clippers brought it home in Overtime. In this episod...

How Kawhi Leonard & Paul George Blew the Game for the LA Clippers

February 03, 2023 22:26 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4th game of their Grammy Road Trip. After leading by 21 points, the Clippers suffered a heart-breaker in a 1 point loss after Kawhi Leonard and Paul George went 13/42 in the 4th quarter. Giannis Antetokoumpo led the way with 54 points.  In this episode, Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about why the Clippers went so cold in the 4th, what Ty Lue needs to do differently, and takes a look at the big picture.  Learn...

How the LA Clippers Overcame a 19-Point Deficit & Poor Shooting to Beat the Bulls

February 01, 2023 22:57 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MB

The LA Clippers saw Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Reggie Jackson, & Robert Covington return to the lineup in the 3rd game of their Grammy Road trip vs the Chicago Bulls. It was a slow start for the Los Angeles Clippers and the opposite for the Bulls. The Clippers trailed by as many as 19 in the 1st half and behind Norman Powell's 20 point 1st half, they closed the gap. In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about Norman Powell's big time scoring, Kawhi Leonard cont...

What do the LA Clippers Need As the Trade Deadline Looms?

January 31, 2023 10:30 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MB

The LA Clippers have been heavily mentioned in early trade deadline rumors of late. The two aspects of the roster that are potentially looking to be upgraded are the point guard position and back up big man. In this episode, Die-hard Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Host of fellow Los Angeles Clippers podcast "Clippers 9450", Trent Maddox. The two discuss what roster moves the Clippers may or may not need, WHO they may or may not need, and reflect on the month of January for ...

Is it Possible to Build Winning Streaks with Load Management?

January 31, 2023 02:10 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MB

The LA Clippers continued their East Coast road trip with their last back to back till March..hallelujah. But they'd essentially give up the game by resting Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, & Reggie Jackson while already down Marcus Morris, John Wall, & Robert Covington with injury & personal reasons, respectively.  The task would be tall and so would be the opposition as the Los Angeles Clippers got played off the floor by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In this episode, Die Hard Clipper fan and Host ...

How the LA Clippers Won Their 5 Straight Game

January 30, 2023 02:23 - 32 minutes

The Los Angeles Clippers began their 6 game East Coast Grammy road trip on Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were at their best and the LA Clippers' winning streak extended to a season high 5 games.  In this episode, Clipper Fan & Host Darian Vaziri talks about how Kawhi & PG led the Clips to victory, how Reggie Jackson & the role players performed, and finishes with a realization about the Clippers' backup big situation.  Subscribe to our Youtube C...

How the LA Clippers Won Their 5 Straight Game

January 30, 2023 02:23 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers began their 6 game East Coast Grammy road trip on Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were at their best and the LA Clippers' winning streak extended to a season high 5 games.  In this episode, Clipper Fan & Host Darian Vaziri talks about how Kawhi & PG led the Clips to victory, how Reggie Jackson & the role players performed, and finishes with a realization about the Clippers' backup big situation.  Subscribe to our Youtube...

Why the LA Clippers Offense is Rolling On All Cylinders

January 27, 2023 12:38 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

The LA Clippers made it 4-0 against the San Antonio Spurs with an emphatic 138-130 win. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George once again led the way and dominated from start to finish. In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about why the Los Angeles Clippers' offense has improved so much recently, breaks down the game, and what Ty Lue has finally figured out. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnClippers Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...

How the LA Clippers Put Together Their Best 1st Half of the Season

January 25, 2023 12:33 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

The LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers met for the 3rd time this season and each team had won 2 games in a row. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George would lead the Los Angeles Clippers to their best 1st half of the season. LeBron James would explode for 46 points but in a losing effort. How were the Clippers able to have such a big first half lead? Who were the standout performers? Did we learn anything new? In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about why the 1st half ...

Lakers vs Clippers Preview Feat. Locked On Lakers

January 24, 2023 11:49 - 35 minutes

The Los Angeles Clippers face their hallway partners in the 3rd of 4 matchups this season. With both teams on a 2 game winning streak, which one's will come to an end? In this crossover episode, Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri, joins Andy & Brian Kamenetzky from Locked On Lakers to preview the game, the Lakers' addition of Ruhi Hachimura, how the Clippers can attack the Lakers, and more. SEGMENT 1: Lakers vs. Clippers: What's going on with the LAC? Are they finally getting thi...

Lakers vs Clippers Preview Feat. Locked On Lakers

January 24, 2023 11:49 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers face their hallway partners in the 3rd of 4 matchups this season. With both teams on a 2 game winning streak, which one's will come to an end? In this crossover episode, Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri, joins Andy & Brian Kamenetzky from Locked On Lakers to preview the game, the Lakers' addition of Ruhi Hachimura, how the Clippers can attack the Lakers, and more. SEGMENT 1: Lakers vs. Clippers: What's going on with the LAC? Are they finally getting t...

How the LA Clippers Had One of Their Best Defensive Performances of the Season vs Dallas

January 23, 2023 11:51 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers finally made it two straight wins for the first time in the New Year by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 112-98. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were in full effect and were able to lead the Clippers to victory. How did they keep Luka at bay? What changes did Ty Lue make that helped the Clippers defensively? To start the week, Die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about how Ty Lue using the role players the right way was the key to the win, praises the 2...

How Angry Kawhi Leonard Silenced the Boos in a Big LA Clipper Win

January 21, 2023 20:53 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Kawhi Leonard & Paul George were BOTH back in the LA Clippers lineup as they took on the San Antonio Spurs for the 3rd time this season. It took all 48 minutes to get it done but they did. In this episode of Locked On Clippers, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about how great a fired up Kawhi was, how play-making Paul George could solve their Point Guard issue, and what we learned about Ty Lue in the game. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube....

Do LA Clippers Games Like These Teach Us Anything Any More?

January 19, 2023 22:31 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

On the 2nd night of a back to back, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George yet again watched from the sidelines as the Clippers were beaten for the 3rd and final time by the Utah Jazz. The Los Angeles Clippers now find themselves 23-24.  In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri goes through why these games are starting to feel meaningless, how the game went, and what potential moves they should entertain given the latest rumors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Is it Time for the LA Clippers to Hit the Panic Button?

January 19, 2023 00:33 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

The LA Clippers saw Paul George return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard shined bright but the 76ers came out victorious.  What went wrong yet again for the Clippers? Were Kawhi and Paul good enough? Did Ty Lue put them in positions to succeed? Is it time to panic? What do trade rumors say about how the front office built the team? Die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri goes through it all on today's show.  Learn more about your ad ...

How the LA Clippers Pulled Away To Complete the Series Sweep vs Houston

January 17, 2023 10:59 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers were in what felt like a must-win regular season game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday Afternoon. As usual, they were missing several key players including Paul George, John Wall, Marcus Morris, & Luke Kennard.  In this episode, Die hard Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about how the Clippers pulled away, why it was so close and what they did to clean up, and closes with looking ahead to the Clippers' week ahead and how much the John Wall injury impacts...

How the LA Clippers Failed To Beat a Jokic Less Nuggets Team

January 14, 2023 22:57 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MB

Without Nikola Jokic, the Kawhi Leonard-led Los Angeles Clippers should have gotten an easy win over the Denver Nuggets, right? That would not be the case and playing without Paul George is no excuse.  In this episode, Die hard Clipper Fan & Host Darian Vaziri talks about how the LA Clippers fell short, what he thought Kawhi should have done better in the 4th, & finishes with what he thinks the closing lineup should be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the LA Clippers Can Turn It Around In The 2nd Half Of The Season

January 12, 2023 21:47 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers broke their six game losing streak by defeating the always challenging Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. We saw Ty Lue not play Reggie Jackson at all by leaning into the wing heavy lineups. Is taking Reggie Jackson out of the rotation one of the keys that can help the Clippers make a run in the second half of the season? And with Kawhi Leonard starting to play at a superstar level again, is it safe to assume he can be the 2021 version of himself down the line?  Die hard ...

How Kawhi Leonard's Season High Propelled the Clippers to Breaking Their 6 Game Losing Streak

January 11, 2023 12:43 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers were on a six game losing streak and playing their worst basketball of the season heading into their Tuesday clash with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. But they would bounce back by putting up arguably their best performance of the season even without Paul George. In this episode, Die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about how Ty Lue's huge rotational adjustments and Kawhi Leonard's season high performance were the key factors to a commanding win ...

How the LA Clippers Lost Their 6th Straight Game

January 09, 2023 11:23 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers are in their worst form of the season, having lost their last 6 games and this might have been their most devastating defeat yet. The struggling and reportedly dysfunctional Atlanta Hawks led by 16, later trailed by 11 in the 4th quarter, and eventually came back to beat the Clippers.  How did the LA Clippers blow the game late? Just how bad is the situation for the Clippers? In today's episode, Host Darian Vaziri talks about why the loss is not solely on Ty Lue, ad...

How the LA Clippers Look At the Halfway Point + T-Wolves Game Analysis

January 08, 2023 04:25 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers are at the halfway point of the season. They stand at 21-20 and most would agree that is a disappointing start. What does the start of the season say about the team and has it erased their chances of winning it all this year?   In this episode, Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri evaluates the big picture halfway in, what the LA Clippers need to do to turn it around, and discusses the loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Learn more about your ad choi...

How the LA Clippers Got Obliterated by Denver on National TV

January 06, 2023 11:24 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

The LA Clippers had their worst game in the 213 era with both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George healthy, against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday Night. So bad that they didn't even play in the entire 2nd half. Was it a case of low effort or just a bad night at the office? What does it say about the team? In this episode, Die Hard Clipper fan Darian Vaziri breaks down why he thought the Los Angeles Clippers were down 34 at the half, why he has grown annoyed with the teams lackadaisical approach t...

Do the LA Clippers Have Too Much Depth?

January 04, 2023 21:58 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

The LA Clippers have been described as the deepest team in the league since before the season even began. But do they have too much depth for their own good? In this episode, Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about if the team's depth around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George has too many good players to allocate their minutes fairly, if they should make Ty's job easier by moving a guard, and takes a look at the big championship picture. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.you...

How the LA Clippers Continue to Lose 4th Quarters

January 03, 2023 11:36 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MB

The New Year is underway and that means another year of Locked On Clippers. The Los Angeles Clippers started 2023 with a home game against the Miami Heat. Kawhi Leonard was a late scratch with a non-Covid related illness.  How did the LA Clippers fair without Kawhi? What went wrong in the 4th quarter that caused them to lose? In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about the continuous theme that is killing the Clips late, the story of the game, and wether they sh...

Why the LA Clippers Couldn't Defend on New Years Eve

January 01, 2023 04:50 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers finished off their 5 game East Coast road trip in Indiana to close out 2022 and it wasn't a pretty ending. They allowed 131 points to the Indiana Pacers and a narrow defeat. Even with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George active, what made it so hard to defend Indiana? Why do the Clippers still keep going small?  Host & longtime Clipper fan Darian Vaziri discusses the game, what he wants to see from the team in the New Year, & reflects on 2022 Clippers basketball.  Learn m...

How the LA Clippers Fell Just Short Against the Boston Celtics

December 30, 2022 09:28 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MB

It was the battle of the two best wing duos in the league with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard going head to head with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. After losing to the Los Angeles Clippers handedly just over a week ago, the Celtics bounced back with a narrow win.  In this episode, Die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about why the 4th quarter rotations, Paul George & Kawhi Leonard's shot distribution, & the brilliance of Boston contributed to the Clippers losing 110-116.  Lear...

How Revenge Game Norm Led The LA Clippers Yet Again

December 28, 2022 22:31 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MB

Kawhi Leonard re-joined Paul George and crew in the lineup on Tuesday night in Toronto when the Los Angeles Clippers played the Toronto Raptors. In addition, it was an emotional night for Norman Powell who played in front of Toronto fans for the first time since he had been traded away. How would he respond? What were the keys in the victory?  In this episode, Die hard Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down how Norman Powell led the Clippers to victory, how Ivica Zubac dominated on ...

How the LA Clippers Pulled Off the Most Unlikely Comeback vs Detroit

December 27, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

The 2nd game of the Los Angeles Clippers' 5 game trip was against a Cade Cunningham-less Detroit Pistons team. Kawhi Leonard was rested in the first of a back to back with the 2nd game coming against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Paul George and the rest of the team were healthy and nearly lost the game before a 16-2 run in the final 3 minutes by the White Flag Lineup forced an Overtime in which the LA Clippers brought it home.  Why was it so tough to beat the team with the worst record i...

How the LA Clippers Pulled Off the Most Unlikely Comeback vs Detroit

December 27, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes

The 2nd game of the Los Angeles Clippers' 5 game trip was against a Cade Cunningham-less Detroit Pistons team. Kawhi Leonard was rested in the first of a back to back with the 2nd game coming against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Paul George and the rest of the team were healthy and nearly lost the game before a 16-2 run in the final 3 minutes by the White Flag Lineup forced an Overtime in which the LA Clippers brought it home.  Why was it so tough to beat the team with the worst record in...

Were Nicolas Batum & Kawhi Leonard Right? + Rising Questions

December 25, 2022 17:28 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Kawhi Leonard & Nicolas Batum both said earlier in the season that the LA Clippers would not be at their best for a while. Batum said to not expect anything crazy until Christmas & Kawhi said that it would be a dark tunnel at first. Has that proven to be true?  In this episode, die hard Clipper Fan Darian Vaziri reflects on how their quotes aged, the position the Los Angeles Clippers find themselves on Christmas, what they should lean into going forward, & why he thinks Ty Lue has had a rou...

How the LA Clippers Blew a 20 Point Lead in Philly

December 24, 2022 04:30 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Kawhi Leonard & Paul George were healthy to begin the Los Angeles Clippers' East Coast road trip. They led by as many as 20 points in the 1st half before surrendering their lead and falling short 114-119 to the Philadelphia 76ers.  How did the Clippers squander the game? Did it have to do with rotations? Were Joel Embiid and James Harden better than Kawhi & Paul? On today's episode, long time Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down the good, bad, and main takeaways for the LA Clipper...

The LA Clippers Are Fully Healthy Again| Clippers Hornets Postgame

December 22, 2022 18:43 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

It seems too good to be true. The 2022-23 Los Angeles Clippers are finally fully healthy. Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets ended up being the return for Reggie Jackson, Ivica Zubac, Paul George, & Norman Powell. How would the fully healthy Clippers look?  In this episode, die hard Clipper fan & Host Darian Vaziri breaks down why the Clippers performance was so good on both ends of the floor, & also harps on what didn't look good.  Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtub...

Why the LA Clippers Have the 2nd Worst Offense in the NBA

December 21, 2022 23:59 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers have had one of the worst offenses of any NBA team dating back to last season. They currently sit at 29th in the league after finishing 25th in Offensive Rating in 2021-22. What have been the major reasons for this? They finished Top 5 in 2020-21. What changed? In this episode, Clipper Fan & Host Darian Vaziri talks about why a lack of continuity, inconsistent rotations, & the losses of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have all impacted the offensive efficiency through...

Why the LA Clippers Are 9-2 With Kawhi Leonard

December 20, 2022 06:22 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers stand at 18-14 and Kawhi Leonard has now played 11 games. They are 9-2 with him in the lineup & 8-1 with him starting. What have been the keys to Kawhi making the LA Clippers so much better on both ends of the floor? What does the upcoming week look like for the Clips? In today's episode, Die Hard Clipper Fan & Host Darian Vaziri breaks down what has worked so well for the Clippers main man and how it has propelled them to such a good record with him on the floor. ...

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