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How the LA Clippers ALMOST Got Their Best Win of the Season Feb 27, 2023

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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 Nuggets series down the line after this one.

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How the LA Clippers Lost the 2nd Highest Scoring Game Ever in Russell Westbrook's Debut Feb 27, 2023

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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 Westbrook's Debut analysis.

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What Russell Westbrook Starting Means for the LA Clippers Feb 24, 2023

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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, & looks ahead to Russell Westbrook's debut.

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Why the LA Clippers Have Been Underwhelming So Far Feb 24, 2023

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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. Starting with the lack of availability to the teams' 2 stars, Ty Lue's questionable campaign, and more.

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How Russell Westbrook Can Improve the LA Clippers' Offense Feb 22, 2023

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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.

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Is Russell Westbrook the Missing Piece for the LA Clippers? Feb 21, 2023

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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, who Russ is and can be as a player for the Clips, the new ceiling fp, and more.

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Why the LA Clippers Could Have A New Ceiling After All-Star Break Feb 17, 2023

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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 ceiling of this Clipper team, discusses a long overdue decision from Ty Lue that he feels can unlock the potential of the team, and ends by talking about the game as a whole, Clippers competing in All Star Weekend Festivities, & more.

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How the New Look LA Clippers Defeated the Warriors Feb 15, 2023

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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 guys.

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Should the LA Clippers Pick Up Russell Westbrook? Feb 14, 2023

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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 his own opinion.

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Should We Be Concerned About Kawhi Leonard's Health? Feb 13, 2023

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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, breaks down the game including two roadblocks, and finishes with predicting and suggesting the starting five and rotation for Tuesday's game against the Warriors with the Clippers' new additions.

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