Mann unlikely hero as Clips rally into first WCF
Terance Mann exploded for 39 points as the Clippers erased a 25-point deficit to advance to their first Western Conference finals with Friday's 131-119 win over the Jazz.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
47-25, 2nd in Pacific
- 4/23W 109-104
- 4/26L 120-103
- 4/28L 109-101
- 5/1L 110-104
- 5/4W 105-100
- 5/6W 118-94
- 5/9L 106-100
- 5/11W 115-96
- 5/13W 113-90
- 5/14L 122-115
- 5/16L 117-112
- 5/22L 113-103
- 5/25L 127-121
- 5/28W 118-108
- 5/30W 106-81
- 6/2L 105-100
- 6/4W 104-97
- 6/6W 126-111
- 6/8L 112-109
- 6/10L 117-111
- 6/12W 132-106
- 6/14W 118-104
- 6/16W 119-111
- 6/18W 131-119
- 6/20h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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2021 NBA playoffs: After 50 years, of course it would be Terance Mann to help the Clippers finally break through
Behind 39 points from an unlikely reserve, the LA Clippers are heading to the Western Conference finals.
Terance Mann, Clippers advance to first Western Conference Finals with remarkable comeback (3:43)
Mann scores career-high 39, Clippers eliminate Jazz 131-119
— Paul George, Terance Mann and the Los Angeles Clippers have learned to thrive under adversity.
Terance Mann had no idea how many points he scored (2:16)
Pat Bev drains dagger 3 in corner to send Jazz packing (0:21)
Jackson's filthy pass to Mann forces Jazz to call timeout (0:27)
Reggie Jackson's go-ahead bucket has Steve Ballmer out of his seat (0:19)
Mann's three straight buckets get a 'Bang' out of Breen (0:53)
Terance Mann's corner 3 excites Jeff Van Gundy (0:26)
'Momma there goes that Mann!': Mann throws down ridiculous dunk (0:26)
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Kawhi's knee to keep him sidelined for Game 6
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PG delivers: 'Knew I had to be big' minus Kawhi
With Kawhi Leonard out, Paul George delivered a superstar performance with 37 points, 16 rebounds and five assists in leading the Clippers to a 119-111 win over the Jazz in a pivotal Game 5.
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SportsCenter All Night: TOP 5 Plays Wednesday 06/16/21
The Top 5 plays from Wednesday night's action as heard on SportsCenter All Night on ESPN Radio w/Jay Reynolds. 5. Jacob DeGrom NYM RBI Single WCBS 4. Christian Arroyo BOS Grand Slam WEEI 93.7 FM 3. Yasmani Grandal CHW Walk-Off RBI Single ESPN 1000 2. Paul George LAC jumper + foul AM 570 LA Sports 1. Danilo Gallinari ATL Clutch Jumpshot 92-9 The Game
Clippers take 3-2 series lead behind PG-13's double-double (1:57)
Clippers beat Jazz 119-111 to take series lead
— Paul George delivered exactly what was needed to move the Los Angeles Clippers one step closer to their first conference finals berth.
PG-13 hits clutch and-1 to keep Clippers' lead intact (0:25)
Ballmer hyped after Morris' triple (0:24)
2020-21 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 51 | 21 | .708 | - | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 47 | 25 | .653 | 4 | L2 |
| LA Lakers | 42 | 30 | .583 | 9 | W5 |
| Golden State | 39 | 33 | .542 | 12 | W6 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 41 | .431 | 20 | L3 |
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2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.010th
Rebounds Per Game44.217th
Assists Per Game24.417th
Points Allowed109.16th
Injuries
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(27) | Reggie Perry | C | Mississippi State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 49 | 23 | .681 |
| 2018-19 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |