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Clippers Begin Crucial Homestand in Tight Western Conference Playoff Race

Los Angeles aims to secure a top-six seed with favorable matchups as Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell lead the charge.

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, drives past New Orleans Pelicans forward Keion Brooks Jr. during the first half on Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Leonard had a game-high 28 points in a 114-98 win. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Clippers guard Norman Powell gets to the basket for a layup as Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, defends during the first half on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Cleveland. Powell averaged 21.2 points in his past four games, including a 34-point effort against the Cavs. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Overview

  • The Clippers are tied for seventh in the Western Conference, just one loss behind the fifth-place Grizzlies and sixth-place Warriors, with seven games remaining in the regular season.
  • A favorable five-game homestand begins Wednesday against the injury-depleted Pelicans, followed by matchups against lower-ranked teams like the Mavericks, Spurs, and Rockets.
  • Kawhi Leonard has been in peak form, averaging 25.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in March, while Norman Powell has returned strong, averaging 21.2 points over his last four games.
  • The Clippers recently completed a 3-1 road trip, highlighted by wins over the Knicks, Nets, and Magic, with their only loss coming against the Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers.
  • The Pelicans, grappling with injuries all season, have shut down Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum for the year and are on pace for their worst record since 2012-13.