San Diego team officials did not think "Braves" was a proper representative nickname for the club in San Diego, and a local naming contest ultimately decided on "Clippers",

.....in reference to the city being known for the great sailing ships that passed through San Diego Bay.

LA Clippers Players React to Play-In Loss The Clippers fell to the New Orleans Pelicans at home

With Kawhi Leonard sidelined with injury, and Paul George entering health and safety protocols just hours before the game...

the LA Clippers were unable to secure a play-in victory. With a trip to the playoffs on the line,...

Ty Lue summed up his thoughts by saying that "It’s a disappointed locker room,...

but those guys in there have nothing to hang their heads about… I know we didn’t make the playoffs,.......

but considering everything that went on this year, I’m very proud of our guys."

While the Clippers will have to watch the playoffs from home, the team fought hard all season, which is something to keep their heads high about.