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How Much Trouble Are the LA Clippers In? Apr 03, 2023

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The LA Clippers played the 2nd half of a back to back on Saturday against the red hot New Orleans Pelicans. After Kawhi Leonard sat out the 2nd half in Memphis on Friday, he responded with a red hot 40 point performance in the Big Easy. However, it would not be enough as Brandon Ingram matched up point for point in the 2nd half and led the Pelicans to a 122-114 win. Of course, no Paul George for the Los Angeles Clippers.

In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri discusses where it went wrong on Saturday, why it really feels worse because of the decision made on Friday, and what the losses mean for the final 3 game stretch.

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How the LA Clippers Basically Gave The Memphis Grizzlies A Win Apr 01, 2023

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The Los Angeles Clippers faced the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2nd half of a 2 game series against their former rivals. Kawhi Leonard returned from his one game absence due to personal reasons and helped the red white and blue have an amazing start.

In the second half, the Clippers medical staff elected to sit Kawhi Leonard for the rest of the night, resulting in the team getting blown out. Die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about the decision to sit Kawhi, how Ty Lue went back to hurting the Clippers, and why the game was so disastrous for them after the 1st quarter.

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How Russell Westbrook Became OKC Russ in Memphis Mar 30, 2023

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The LA Clippers went into Memphis without Kawhi Leonard who was ruled out Wednesday due to personal reasons. However, they'd see the return of Norman Powell who returned from a shoulder injury. It was on Russell Westbrook to lead the troops against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. And that he did.

In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and host Darian Vaziri breaks down Russ' best game as a Los Angeles Clipper, why the bench made the difference, and looks ahead at what life with Nicolas Batum starting means for the remainder of the regular season.

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What is Really Going On with the LA Clippers? Mar 29, 2023

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The LA Clippers have a had a roller coaster of a season with Head Coach Tyronn Lue having been questioned for his decisions since Day 1. Between misleading injury news releases in regards to Kawhi Leonard, the conservative approach from the medical staff with he and Paul George, the tug of war in basketball philosophies between Lawrence Frank and Ty Lue, what has really happened this season?

On Monday, it was reported mid game that Marcus Morris Senior will finally be taken out of the starting lineup. But why did it take till game 75 to do something that was so obvious to so many fans? In this episode, Die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri tries to piece together everything we have seen this season, stuff that he has heard through the grapevine, and more to get to the bottom of what has truly happened this season. He goes in chronological order to tell the story. Disclaimer: Not everything you hear in this episode is 100% fact.

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How the LA Clippers Shot Lights Out Against the Chicago Bulls + Marcus Morris Removed As Starter Mar 28, 2023

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The LA Clippers have reached the final stretch of the season with each of their last seven games being more pivotal than the next. Enter the Chicago Bulls, who have added former Clipper Patrick Beverley, and have been playing inspired basketball in their quest to clinch a play-in spot in the East.

With Paul George and Norman Powell still out, the Los Angeles Clippers are forced to lean on Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook. However hours before the game, it was announced that Marcus Morris Senior was out with an illness and Nicolas Batum would start in his place.

In this episode, Die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what worked so well for the Clippers in this one, why the 3 man tandem of Bones Hyland, Russell Westbrook, & Terance Mann can make a difference going forward, and closes with addressing the long overdue change in the starting lineup.

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Kawhi Leonard Injury Scare + How the LA Clippers Got Blown out by New Orleans Mar 27, 2023

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The LA Clippers played their second consecutive game without Paul George on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans who are still without Zion Williamson. Every game is a must win for both teams and in this one, the visiting team had a wire to wire victory.

In this episode, Die Hard Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri gives an update on Kawhi Leonard's injury that caused him to head to the locker room, and also breaks down where the Clippers went wrong and what they need to get back on track.

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How Kawhi Leonard's Nuclear Performance Led the LA Clippers to a Bounce-back Win Mar 24, 2023

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The Los Angeles Clippers began life without Paul George with a rematch against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The burden now falls on Kawhi Leonard to carry the Clipper load for the next couple of weeks.

In this episode, Die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about the incredible performance of Kawhi, how two players changed the game, and gives an update on Paul George.

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How the LA Clippers Season Flashed Before Their Eyes Mar 22, 2023

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The LA Clippers were in a must win game in their first of a 2 game home stand with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder before the season flashed before their very eyes. A gruesome injury to Paul George as he collided with Lu Dort had Clipper Nation holding their breath.

In this episode, Die hard Clipper Fan Darian Vaziri reacts to PG’s gruesome injury and what it could mean to the Los Angeles Clippers. Then, he breaks down the game and what went wrong on Terance Mann’s technical fiasco, Kawhi’s last possession, and more.

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How the LA Clippers Turned The Game Around in Portland Mar 20, 2023

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The Los Angeles Clippers had Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup alongside Paul George and Russell Westbrook on Sunday, as they took on Damian Lillard's Blazers in Portland. It was a wire to wire win that's final score didn't truly reflect how close the game felt.

In this episode, Die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what he felt turned the game around, why Ivica Zubac should be disappointed in the team, and why the game felt so much scarier than it was.

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How the LA Clippers Had Their Winning Streak Snapped Mar 19, 2023

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The LA Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard on Saturday Afternoon when they looked to make it 5 straight wins. But the Orlando Magic came to play and behind Markelle Fultz and Wendell Carter Jr., upset the Los Angeles Clippers.

In this episode, die hard Clipper fan Darian Vaziri gives his take on what went wrong, why the Clippers took the Magic for granted, and why the phrase "it doesn't matter who starts, it matters who finishes, has to be re-visited."

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