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Why The LA Clippers Game Against The Oklahoma City Thunder Was OVER Before It Started
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- Apr 9, 2026
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- 1827
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Summary
Los Angeles Clippers stumble as the Oklahoma City Thunder sweep the season series—was the game lost before tip-off? Kawhi Leonard fought through stifling defense but struggled to carry the Clippers without Darius Garland, who sat out for toe management. With Lu Dort locking down Kawhi and Chet Holmgren dominating both ends, the Thunder rode high-percentage shooting to an 18-point win. Are the Clippers risking their playoff fate by conservative rotations and load management? Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri examines missed opportunities, free throw woes, and Ben Mathurin’s recent lack of aggression. The episode highlights the Clippers’ reliance on three-point shooting, the urgency of Friday’s showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers, and pressing questions on whether the team can avoid a do-or-die scenario against the Golden State Warriors. Can the Clippers regroup in time, or will the season slip away amidst mounting pressure?