The Los Angeles Clippers were never going to be favored in Game 6 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Being down two superstars with sudden injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin left them without their floor generals and two best players, instead handing the duties to Austin Rivers at point and everyone else to step up. To overcome the fiery Blazers, armed with health and a constant heavy chip on their shoulder, the Clippers just didn’t quite have enough. And after their 106-103 loss, they’re now eliminated from the playoffs.
The night of Game 4 that saw Paul and Griffin go down within 15 minutes of one another will never be forgotten.