May 13, 2021 - Los Angeles Clippers at Charlotte Hornets

The explosion of individual scoring has actually highlighted the importance of lineup cohesion. The surplus of scoring has made the most valuable players those who reconfigure the geometry and geography of the court, opening corridors of space on offense while bolting them shut on defense.

The Title Chase Denver Has Had To Put On Ice

by Colin McGowan

If Jamal Murray returns right, and nothing too drastic changes during this spell he's forced to miss, they can pick up right where they left off: in the thick of a championship hunt they just might come out of on top.

Isaiah Thomas And The Struggle To Let Go

by Micah Wimmer

It does not appear likely that Isaiah Thomas will be a vital cog on a winning team again, but knowing something and accepting it are two different things. The awareness that all athletic glory is inherently fleeting does make its passing any easier to bear.

The Reshuffling Bulls, And Their Fans' Search For Coherence

by John Wilmes

Because Bulls fans have become so literate in losing, and are so removed from success, it is hard for them to see the seeds of something better.

5/13/2021 Charlotte v. Los Angeles Game Preview

	L.A. Clippers	(39-19, 17-11 away)
	Charlotte Hornets	(27-28, 13-12 home)

May 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET
Regular Season

Spectrum Center
Charlotte, North Carolina

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Season Series - L.A. Clippers leads 1-0

Date	Away Team	Home Team	Score	Winner	Game Type	Venue
Mar 20, 2021	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	98 - 125	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
May 13, 2021	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	-	-	Regular Season	Spectrum Center

2020-2021 Team Stats

	GP	MPG	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	TOV	PF	ORB	DRB	TRB	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
L.A. Clippers	58	48.0	42.1	86.9	.485	14.4	34.3	.420	16.2	19.3	.838	13.0	19.6	9.5	34.7	44.2	24.3	7.2	4.2	114.8
Charlotte	55	48.2	40.1	87.5	.458	13.9	36.9	.376	16.2	21.0	.771	15.5	18.0	10.4	33.4	43.8	26.7	8.1	4.7	110.3
LAC Opponents	58	48.0	40.2	86.2	.466	11.4	31.8	.358	16.4	21.0	.784	13.4	18.0	9.0	32.1	41.1	22.7	7.1	3.9	108.2
CHA Opponents	55	48.2	41.2	88.1	.468	14.9	40.4	.369	14.3	19.1	.751	15.1	18.5	10.4	34.3	44.7	27.7	8.3	4.8	111.7

Head to Head Since 1946-1947

Date	Away Team	Home Team	Score	Winner	Game Type	Venue
Mar 20, 2021	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	98 - 125	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Oct 28, 2019	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	96 - 111	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Feb 5, 2019	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	117 - 115	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Jan 8, 2019	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	109 - 128	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Dec 31, 2017	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	98 - 106	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Nov 18, 2017	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	87 - 102	Charlotte	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Feb 26, 2017	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	121 - 124	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Feb 11, 2017	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	107 - 102	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Jan 9, 2016	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	83 - 97	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Dec 30, 2015	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	122 - 117	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Mar 17, 2015	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	92 - 99	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Nov 24, 2014	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	113 - 92	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Jan 22, 2014	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	91 - 95	Charlotte	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Jan 1, 2014	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	85 - 112	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Feb 26, 2013	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	84 - 106	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Dec 12, 2012	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	100 - 94	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Feb 11, 2012	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	111 - 86	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Mar 7, 2011	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	92 - 87	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Jan 29, 2011	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	88 - 103	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Mar 12, 2010	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	98 - 106	Charlotte	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Feb 22, 2010	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	94 - 98	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Feb 28, 2009	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	100 - 95	Charlotte	Regular Season	Staples Center
Feb 9, 2009	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	73 - 94	Charlotte	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Jan 28, 2008	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	107 - 100	Charlotte	Regular Season	Staples Center
Dec 12, 2007	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	103 - 108	Charlotte	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Mar 16, 2007	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	102 - 93	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Feb 26, 2007	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	93 - 100	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Feb 27, 2006	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	87 - 95	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Dec 23, 2005	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	97 - 88	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Spectrum Center
Apr 5, 2005	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	104 - 102	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Dec 6, 2004	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	93 - 99	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Jan 11, 2002	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	91 - 92	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Dec 9, 2001	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	78 - 89	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Staples Center
Jan 5, 2001	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	86 - 73	Charlotte	Regular Season	Staples Center
Dec 8, 2000	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	87 - 92	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Mar 10, 2000	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	118 - 101	Charlotte	Regular Season	Staples Center
Feb 18, 2000	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	87 - 115	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Feb 21, 1998	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	111 - 98	Charlotte	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Nov 15, 1997	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	96 - 130	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Feb 21, 1997	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	96 - 114	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Dec 3, 1996	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	89 - 96	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Dec 27, 1995	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	116 - 107	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Dec 16, 1995	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	109 - 99	Charlotte	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Dec 5, 1994	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	115 - 83	Charlotte	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Nov 17, 1994	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	83 - 99	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Mar 26, 1994	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	109 - 121	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Mar 2, 1994	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	109 - 118	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Jan 8, 1993	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	101 - 115	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Dec 5, 1992	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	109 - 119	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Jan 2, 1992	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	109 - 102	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Nov 30, 1991	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	112 - 130	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Mar 22, 1991	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	100 - 106	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Jan 5, 1991	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	103 - 111	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Mar 18, 1990	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	108 - 97	Charlotte	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Mar 1, 1990	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	109 - 118	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Jan 16, 1990	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	98 - 106	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Jan 9, 1990	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	108 - 98	L.A. Clippers	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum
Mar 17, 1989	Charlotte	L.A. Clippers	108 - 105	Charlotte	Regular Season	Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Nov 8, 1988	L.A. Clippers	Charlotte	105 - 117	Charlotte	Regular Season	Charlotte Coliseum

2020-2021 L.A. Clippers Clippers Depth Chart

	PG	SG	SF	PF	C
Starters	R. Jackson	P. George	N. Batum	K. Leonard	S. Ibaka
Rotation	P. Beverley	L. Kennard		M. Morris	I. Zubac
Rotation	R. Rondo				P. Patterson
Rotation	T. Mann
Lim PT		J. Scrubb	A. Coffey	M. Fitts	D. Cousins
Lim PT					D. Oturu

2020-2021 Charlotte Hornets Depth Chart

	PG	SG	SF	PF	C
Starters	T. Rozier	D. Graham	G. Hayward	P. Washington	B. Biyombo
Rotation	L. Ball	M. Monk	C. Martin	M. Bridges	C. Zeller
Rotation	B. Wanamaker		C. Martin	J. McDaniels
Lim PT		N. Darling		V. Carey, Jr.	N. Richards
Lim PT		G. Riller

L.A. Clippers Clippers Player Stats

#	Player	Pos	GP	MPG	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	TOV	PF	ORB	DRB	TRB	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
33	Nicolas Batum	F	55	28.4	3.0	6.5	.458	1.8	4.3	.415	0.8	0.9	.846	0.8	1.6	0.8	4.1	4.9	2.3	1.1	0.5	8.5
21	Patrick Beverley	PG	31	23.4	2.6	6.1	.432	1.7	4.0	.416	1.1	1.3	.805	0.9	3.1	0.9	2.7	3.6	2.1	0.8	0.8	8.0
7	Amir Coffey	SF	38	8.0	1.0	2.1	.475	0.5	1.2	.435	0.3	0.6	.619	0.3	0.4	0.2	0.7	0.9	0.4	0.2	0.0	2.9
15	DeMarcus Cousins	C	4	8.6	1.8	4.2	.412	0.2	0.8	.333	0.8	1.5	.500	1.2	1.8	1.0	1.8	2.8	0.8	0.8	0.0	4.5
24	Malik Fitts	SF	2	2.0	0.0	0.5	.000	0.0	0.5	.000	0.0	0.0	.000	0.0	1.0	0.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
13	Paul George	GF	43	33.7	8.4	17.5	.479	3.3	7.5	.437	3.6	4.0	.891	3.2	2.4	0.9	5.4	6.3	5.5	1.2	0.5	23.6
9	Serge Ibaka	C	39	23.6	4.5	8.9	.507	1.0	2.8	.352	0.9	1.2	.822	1.1	1.9	1.7	4.9	6.7	1.7	0.2	1.2	10.9
1	Reggie Jackson	G	55	22.6	3.8	8.4	.456	1.7	3.9	.429	1.1	1.3	.795	1.1	2.0	0.3	2.5	2.9	3.1	0.6	0.1	10.3
5	Luke Kennard	SG	52	19.6	3.0	6.3	.477	1.6	3.4	.460	0.4	0.5	.846	0.8	1.5	0.3	2.5	2.7	1.7	0.3	0.2	8.0
2	Kawhi Leonard	F	45	34.6	9.4	18.3	.515	2.0	5.0	.395	5.1	5.8	.878	2.0	1.7	1.2	5.4	6.6	5.0	1.7	0.4	26.0
14	Terance Mann	SG	55	18.4	2.5	5.0	.495	0.5	1.2	.418	1.0	1.2	.779	0.6	1.9	0.9	2.9	3.7	1.6	0.5	0.2	6.4
31	Marcus Morris	F	45	26.1	4.8	10.1	.469	2.5	5.2	.474	1.2	1.4	.812	0.9	2.1	0.6	3.4	4.0	1.1	0.6	0.2	13.1
10	Daniel Oturu	FC	21	3.9	0.6	1.1	.500	0.0	0.0	.000	0.1	0.2	.500	0.2	0.6	0.4	0.6	1.0	0.3	0.0	0.1	1.2
54	Patrick Patterson	F	29	14.0	1.8	4.0	.457	1.1	2.8	.383	0.4	0.6	.750	0.4	1.4	0.4	1.4	1.8	0.7	0.4	0.3	5.1
4	Rajon Rondo	PG	7	18.5	2.6	5.4	.474	1.0	2.3	.438	0.9	0.9	1.000	2.0	2.1	0.7	1.6	2.3	5.1	0.9	0.1	7.0
4	Jayden Scrubb	SG	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
40	Ivica Zubac	C	58	22.2	3.5	5.4	.651	0.0	0.1	.000	1.9	2.3	.809	1.1	2.6	2.7	4.6	7.4	1.2	0.4	0.9	8.9

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats

#	Player	Pos	GP	MPG	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	TOV	PF	ORB	DRB	TRB	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2	LaMelo Ball	G	41	28.6	5.8	12.8	.451	2.0	5.3	.375	2.4	3.0	.789	2.8	2.8	1.3	4.5	5.9	6.1	1.6	0.3	15.9
8	Bismack Biyombo	PF	51	20.9	2.2	3.8	.579	0.0	0.0	.000	0.8	1.7	.483	1.0	2.3	2.0	3.2	5.2	1.3	0.3	1.1	5.3
0	Miles Bridges	SF	55	28.0	4.2	8.2	.510	1.5	3.9	.396	1.3	1.5	.869	1.7	2.1	1.3	4.6	5.9	2.0	0.7	0.7	11.3
22	Vernon Carey, Jr.	PF	11	6.2	1.1	2.0	.545	0.1	0.5	.167	0.4	0.5	.800	0.3	0.6	0.2	1.3	1.5	0.2	0.0	0.3	2.6
30	Nate Darling	SG	6	4.0	0.3	1.2	.286	0.3	1.2	.286	0.5	0.5	1.000	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.0	0.2	1.5
4	Devonte' Graham	PG	44	29.8	4.5	11.9	.375	3.1	8.3	.374	2.1	2.6	.823	1.5	1.3	0.4	2.3	2.7	5.2	1.0	0.1	14.2
20	Gordon Hayward	GF	44	34.0	7.1	15.0	.473	1.9	4.7	.415	3.5	4.2	.843	2.1	1.7	0.8	5.0	5.9	4.1	1.2	0.3	19.6
10	Caleb Martin	F	41	14.8	1.8	4.9	.373	0.6	2.3	.266	0.7	1.1	.614	0.7	1.1	0.7	2.1	2.8	1.2	0.7	0.2	4.9
11	Cody Martin	F	43	14.6	1.5	3.4	.442	0.3	1.1	.255	0.5	0.8	.571	0.7	0.9	0.8	1.7	2.6	1.4	0.6	0.2	3.8
6	Jalen McDaniels	PF	30	15.1	2.4	5.0	.473	0.7	1.9	.351	0.8	1.1	.727	0.9	1.9	0.5	2.0	2.5	0.8	0.5	0.3	6.2
1	Malik Monk	SG	32	21.7	4.6	10.1	.460	2.2	5.2	.424	1.7	2.0	.815	1.5	1.2	0.4	2.3	2.7	1.9	0.5	0.1	13.1
14	Nick Richards	C	15	3.7	0.3	0.5	.571	0.0	0.0	.000	0.5	0.7	.636	0.2	0.4	0.1	0.5	0.6	0.1	0.0	0.0	1.0
7	Grant Riller	SG	3	3.4	0.3	1.0	.333	0.3	0.7	.500	0.0	0.0	.000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.0	1.0
3	Terry Rozier	G	52	33.9	7.4	15.8	.465	3.3	8.2	.400	2.4	2.9	.828	1.9	1.8	0.6	3.6	4.2	3.7	1.3	0.4	20.4
9	Brad Wanamaker	SG	10	19.8	2.7	6.6	.409	0.3	1.8	.167	1.8	2.2	.818	1.9	1.9	0.4	1.3	1.7	3.8	0.8	0.2	7.5
25	P.J. Washington	PF	48	29.4	4.1	9.7	.426	1.4	3.8	.370	1.9	2.4	.791	2.1	2.7	1.4	5.0	6.4	2.7	1.0	1.3	11.6
40	Cody Zeller	F	35	21.4	3.7	6.8	.540	0.1	0.7	.125	1.7	2.3	.734	1.0	2.4	2.7	4.5	7.2	2.0	0.7	0.4	9.1

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