Why are the Clippers still in the playoffs?
486615
1.because they were smart enough to tank the final couple of games on the regular season to get the 6 seed, thus avoiding the mavs who consequently SWEPT the grizzlies. \n2.because denver has no scorers bar melo and k-mart just had to throw a tantrum during the playoffs.\n3.elton brand is damn good.
270496
They're still very young and are still developing so a few bad games should be expected. But Chris Paul has been absolutely wonderful for their organization and has been the reason why they even have a shot at the playoffs right now. A few more years of development and with help of the improving David West, he should be able to consistenly lead them to the playoffs year after year.
463926
The NBA has it so that you can still be higher seed, but not have homecourt advantage. The team with the better record will get homecourt advantage, even if the other team has a higher ranking.
920930
No, the Clippers don't get to have the "Lights Out".  But as a Laker fan, I really like it because it draws ur attention more to the game.  It's kinda like a spotlight.  The Clippers should think about doing it, but as of right now only the Lakers have it.
504325
i think the mavs are going to the finals because the spurs are not going to come back from this deficit. the suns havent been doing well; i think they are falling apart. and the only reason the clippers are beating the suns is because of rebounding but they won't have that advantage against the mavs so i think the mavs will win.
612101
If the Clippers DON'T win--I'm hoping they give those cocky jerks (wow, that was phrasing it nicely...!) a run for their money...! Between Raja Bell and Steve Nash, I'm actually getting ILL from watching them! Clippers have come back with a "bang" this year, and it would be a true Cinderella story to see them beat the "Mvp's" team and earn a chance to go to the Conference Finals!!! I guess you can say I'm partial to the Clippers winning (and who'd of thought--someone from San Antonio being PARTIAL to an L.A team..?)!
399762
Uhhhh...Maby because there not the best team in the NBA.  Another reason might be to say that they SUCK, and they Can't win without IVERSON.    \n\nGO PISTONS!!!!
398287
How about them Clippers?
680348
i really think that the suns are gonna win it..that game 5...it was a game of heart and who wanted to win it the most..the clippers had me scared..they are tough..but i think that the suns are running on pure adrenalin right now..now the clippers are forced to play in 1 or 2 elimination games..thats alot of presure..its gonna be a battle to the bitter end..but its gonna be GOOD!!!!\n\n\n\nhope i was able to answer your question
1089711
Not only will they make a run for a championship next year but they will continue to do so if they keep their core players. The owner of the clippers, Donald Sterling, for years had not been willing to spend money on players to improve the team. However, over the last 2 years he has signed Elton Brand, Corey Maggette and Cuttino Mobley to long term contracts, thus securing the future of some players.\nNow, he has to continue to fork up the cash to build the team and the upcoming expiration of Sam Cassell's contract is a big issue. He HAS to re-sign Cassell because he's the heart and soul of this team. He's the veteran with 2 rings and he knows what it takes to win. Sam is 35 years old but he still talks and plays like a young'un.
560517
Yes.  They are a hot team at the right time.  Avery is proving to be an awesome coach who knows the inner workings of the Spurs.  The bench is deep. The shooters are hot and they are awesome at the foul line.  The Spurs came off a tough series with Sacramento and are a bit banged up.  Now hopefully the Clippers will keep holding serve with the Suns so one of them does not go into the Western Conference Final well rested.  Detroit will be a very tough match up in the Finals, but they will have a difficult time answering Dirk!!\n\nGo Mavs!
385220
The Clippers have a better record than the Nuggets so they get  home court advantage.
873470
Huh?  That can't be right.  The Clippers games I've attended have all been 1/3 empty at best.\n\nWhere did you see those numbers?
819415
The Pacers are not a playoff team. Jermaine O'Neal is a solid player and Stephen Jackson can be consistent but they do not have a good core group. They could have been a playoff team had they not traded Peja Stojakovic but they let the fact that he missed four games in the playoff be the deciding factor in him leaving.
226474
If they can get consistently good performances from all their players, they might just wrestle that 8th seed away from other teams. But it really won't make a difference if they make the playoffs or not because they will be facing off against either Dallas or San Antonio and they have no chance of beating those teams. They will win at most 1 game in the playoffs if they make it.
523218
Wouldnt it be nice if you could will your Suns into the finals...Fat chance...The Suns should not be in the Western Conference Championship.The two best teams in the West were the Spurs and the Mavericks...and if you think the Mavericks are in the same class as the Lakers and Clippers you are in for  sad awakening...The Mavericks are going to the finals.
657213
I may not get the best answer for this, because you are obviously a Pistons fan and I am not, but there are several reasons, and if you are open minded, you will see that I am right.\n\n1.  Detroit is the 2006 version LA Lakers of the 2004 NBA Finals. A favorite to win, yet so cocky that they believe that they cannot lose.  The media has only perpetuated this. i.e. Even after almost falling to the Cavs (the Cavs?!) most people had them as favorites against the Heat.  Had the media pegged the Pistons as even or underdogs, that may have motivated them some, but as Flip Saunders has said himself, Detroit feels like the "Fat Cats."  \n\n2.  Miami only had their "core" together for 9 games (8 or 9, im not sure) this entire season.  Thats not much for a team that was assembled about 7 months ago.  They are just now finding out how to play as a team.\n\n3.  No one thinks about the fact that Detroit and Miami have the same record in the second half of the season.  Thats right, Detroit DOES NOT have a better record than Miami in the second half of the season, and the Heat, have a far better playoff record than the Pistons.  As Shaq has said, "the regular season don't mean nothing."\n\n4.  Miami is a deeper team than Detroit.  Look at Detroit, after McDyess and maybe Hunter, they have no one coming off the bench that is a threat.  Detroit was deeper last year, but foolishly made a trade with the Magic that only made them worse.  In effect, Detroit gambled that their starting five would not get injured or fatigued.\n\n5.  As a Piston fan, you're tired of hearing this, I'm sure, as I am tired of saying it, but lets face the facts, Wade and O'neal would have gone to the Finals last year, had they not BOTH been injured.  \n\n6.  The Pistons never admit that they need to adjust anything.  Example, whenever the Pistons lost games this year it was attributed to "boredom" with the NBA.  C'mon, boredom?  Their "If it aint rought it aint right" slogan is a cop out.  And whenever they lose (especially to the Heat) they give no credit to Miami, which has infuriated, and motivated them.  Admittedly, the Pistons ARE the best comeback team in the NBA, but do they LIKE going down 3-2 or 3-1, I dont think so.\n\n7.  The emergence of a true superstar.  Dwyane Wade is becoming a super-superstar in front of their very eyes.  The best defense cannot stop him, no one can stop him.  Dwyane Wade is becoming the Flash.\n\nHaving said all that, I will also tell you what every other Heat fan won't.  I am scared shitless, that SOMEHOW Detroit will win the series.  I mean if they win the Next 2 games, game 7 is up for grabs, and Phoenix did it earlier this year, and San Antonio almost did it.  So although it is not likely, it is possible, that Detroit will win.  I know it and every Miami fan on the planet knows it.  But thats where we differ, Miami fans and players admit that they can be beaten, whereas, Detroit fans and Pistons will still think they can win, even after they've lost.  I hope this is Miami's year, and it SEEMS like it, but if anyone can beat them, it's Detroit.\n\nGO HEAT!