Los Angeles Clippers 2005-06 Roster and Stats

The 2005-06 Los Angeles Clippers marked a significant turnaround for the franchise. Under head coach Mike Dunleavy Sr., the team finished the regular season with a 47-35 record, securing the sixth seed in the Western Conference—one of their best performances in years. This success was largely attributed to the standout play of forward Elton Brand, who averaged 24.7 points and 10 rebounds per game, earning him an All-NBA Second Team selection.

In the playoffs, the Clippers advanced past the first round for the first time since moving to Los Angeles, defeating the Denver Nuggets 4-1. They pushed the Phoenix Suns to seven games in the Western Conference Semifinals before falling short. This season is remembered as a pivotal moment in the Clippers’ history, establishing a foundation for future competitiveness and raising the team’s profile in a city dominated by their cross-town rivals, the Lakers.

Regular Season Record: 47-35
Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 3-4

Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 2005-06 Season

POINTS

Elton Brand

24.7

REBOUNDS

Elton Brand

10.0

ASSISTS

Sam Cassell

6.3

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Elton Brand	79	24.7	10.0	2.6	1.0	2.5	33.4	12	25.4	10.3	4.0	0.9	2.6	0.0
Corey Maggette	32	17.8	5.3	2.1	0.6	0.1	33.8	12	15.3	7.3	1.4	0.6	0.4	33.3
Sam Cassell	78	17.2	3.7	6.3	0.9	0.1	36.8	12	18.0	4.0	5.8	0.7	0.2	34.9
Cuttino Mobley	79	14.8	4.3	3.0	1.2	0.5	33.9	12	13.3	4.8	2.0	0.7	0.3	36.7
Chris Kaman	78	11.9	9.6	1.0	0.6	1.4	0.0	11	10.7	8.0	0.9	0.5	0.8	0.0
Vladimir Radmanović	30	10.7	5.7	2.1	1.0	0.5	41.8	12	8.1	4.0	1.1	0.6	0.5	46.3
Shaun Livingston	61	5.8	3.0	4.5	0.8	0.5	12.5	12	7.5	4.7	4.8	0.6	0.5	100.0
Quinton Ross	67	4.7	2.5	1.2	0.8	0.2	0.0	12	7.7	2.7	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.0
Željko Rebrača	29	4.7	2.2	0.3	0.2	0.7	0.0	3	0.7	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0
Chris Wilcox	48	4.5	3.6	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Daniel Ewing	66	3.8	1.3	1.3	0.6	0.1	28.2	6	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
James Singleton	59	3.4	3.3	0.5	0.3	0.4	50.0	7	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
Vin Baker	8	3.4	2.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Walter McCarty	36	2.4	1.9	0.6	0.2	0.1	22.2	8	0.3	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Boniface N'Dong	23	2.2	1.6	0.3	0.1	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Yaroslav Korolev	24	1.1	0.5	0.4	0.1	0.0	28.6	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Howard Eisley	13	0.7	1.1	1.9	0.2	0.0	25.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Anthony Goldwire	3	0.7	0.3	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Los Angeles Clippers in the 2006 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Denver Nuggets

In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers secured their first playoff series victory since 1976 by defeating the Denver Nuggets in the first round. The Clippers showcased a strong team performance, winning the series 4-1, with standout contributions from Elton Brand and Sam Cassell. This victory marked a significant moment in the franchise's history, igniting hope and excitement among their fanbase.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 22, 2006	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 89-87	Elton Brand (21 pts)
Apr 24, 2006	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 98-87	Cuttino Mobley (21 pts)
Apr 27, 2006	@ Denver Nuggets	L 94-87	Corey Maggette (23 pts)
Apr 29, 2006	@ Denver Nuggets	W 100-86	Corey Maggette (19 pts)
May 01, 2006	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 101-83	Corey Maggette (23 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. Phoenix Suns

In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers reached the second round for the first time since moving to California, facing the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling series. Despite impressive performances from Elton Brand, who averaged 30.9 points and 10.4 rebounds throughout the playoffs, the Clippers were edged out in a dramatic seven-game series, losing 4-3. The series was marked by intense competition and high-scoring games, showcasing the Clippers' potential and marking a significant moment in the franchise's history.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 08, 2006	@ Phoenix Suns	L 130-123	Elton Brand (40 pts)
May 10, 2006	@ Phoenix Suns	W 122-97	Elton Brand (27 pts)
May 12, 2006	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 94-91	Elton Brand (20 pts)
May 14, 2006	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 114-107	Elton Brand (30 pts)
May 16, 2006	@ Phoenix Suns	L 125-118	Elton Brand (33 pts)
May 18, 2006	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 118-106	Elton Brand (30 pts)
May 22, 2006	@ Phoenix Suns	L 127-107	Elton Brand (36 pts)

Los Angeles Clippers 2005-06 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 2005-06 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Nov 02, 2005	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 101-93	Sam Cassell (35 pts)
Nov 04, 2005	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 92-77	Cuttino Mobley (19 pts)
Nov 05, 2005	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	W 100-99	Cuttino Mobley (27 pts)
Nov 07, 2005	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	L 93-78	Elton Brand (26 pts)
Nov 09, 2005	@ Washington Wizards	W 102-97	Elton Brand (31 pts)
Nov 10, 2005	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 102-95	Elton Brand (23 pts)
Nov 13, 2005	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 113-108	Elton Brand (32 pts)
Nov 15, 2005	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 109-85	Sam Cassell (23 pts)
Nov 18, 2005	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 97-91	Elton Brand (23 pts)
Nov 20, 2005	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 113-101	Elton Brand (32 pts)
Nov 23, 2005	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 103-100	Corey Maggette (30 pts)
Nov 25, 2005	@ Denver Nuggets	L 105-95	Corey Maggette (22 pts)
Nov 27, 2005	vs. Indiana Pacers	L 97-92	Elton Brand (22 pts)
Nov 29, 2005	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	W 93-84	Corey Maggette (30 pts)
Nov 30, 2005	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 112-105	Elton Brand (33 pts)
Dec 03, 2005	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 102-90	Elton Brand (30 pts)
Dec 05, 2005	vs. Miami Heat	W 99-89	Elton Brand (37 pts)
Dec 07, 2005	vs. New York Knicks	W 84-79	Cuttino Mobley (24 pts)
Dec 10, 2005	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 101-91	Elton Brand (27 pts)
Dec 11, 2005	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 109-101	Elton Brand (36 pts)
Dec 13, 2005	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 95-87	Elton Brand (24 pts)
Dec 14, 2005	@ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets	L 102-89	Sam Cassell (26 pts)
Dec 17, 2005	vs. Houston Rockets	W 89-81	Sam Cassell (22 pts)
Dec 20, 2005	@ New Jersey Nets	L 99-85	Elton Brand (21 pts)
Dec 21, 2005	@ Indiana Pacers	L 97-75	Elton Brand (29 pts)
Dec 23, 2005	@ Charlotte Bobcats	W 97-88	Elton Brand (38 pts)
Dec 27, 2005	vs. Sacramento Kings	L 110-93	Elton Brand (25 pts)
Dec 31, 2005	vs. Boston Celtics	L 111-92	Cuttino Mobley (27 pts)
Jan 01, 2006	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 100-94	Cuttino Mobley (23 pts)
Jan 06, 2006	@ Sacramento Kings	L 118-114	Sam Cassell (28 pts)
Jan 07, 2006	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	L 112-109	Cuttino Mobley (36 pts)
Jan 10, 2006	vs. Orlando Magic	W 90-73	Cuttino Mobley (18 pts)
Jan 14, 2006	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 98-72	Chris Kaman (25 pts)
Jan 16, 2006	vs. Utah Jazz	W 102-93	Elton Brand (35 pts)
Jan 18, 2006	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 112-102	Sam Cassell (27 pts)
Jan 20, 2006	vs. Dallas Mavericks	L 101-81	Sam Cassell (23 pts)
Jan 22, 2006	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 105-92	Cuttino Mobley (22 pts)
Jan 23, 2006	@ Golden State Warriors	W 96-93	Elton Brand (28 pts)
Jan 25, 2006	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 90-77	Elton Brand (19 pts)
Jan 27, 2006	@ Denver Nuggets	W 105-87	Elton Brand (33 pts)
Jan 28, 2006	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 112-79	Cuttino Mobley (19 pts)
Jan 30, 2006	@ Miami Heat	L 118-114	Elton Brand (31 pts)
Feb 01, 2006	@ Orlando Magic	W 106-94	Elton Brand (35 pts)
Feb 03, 2006	@ Boston Celtics	W 98-81	Elton Brand (30 pts)
Feb 05, 2006	@ Toronto Raptors	W 115-113	Elton Brand (30 pts)
Feb 07, 2006	@ New York Knicks	W 85-82	Elton Brand (25 pts)
Feb 08, 2006	@ Detroit Pistons	L 97-87	Elton Brand (30 pts)
Feb 10, 2006	vs. Memphis Grizzlies	W 91-87	Elton Brand (44 pts)
Feb 12, 2006	vs. Chicago Bulls	L 97-91	Elton Brand (29 pts)
Feb 14, 2006	vs. Houston Rockets	L 128-97	Sam Cassell (25 pts)
Feb 15, 2006	@ Golden State Warriors	L 88-81	Sam Cassell (16 pts)
Feb 21, 2006	@ Dallas Mavericks	L 93-91	Elton Brand (20 pts)
Feb 22, 2006	@ Houston Rockets	L 106-102	Elton Brand (32 pts)
Feb 24, 2006	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 102-83	Elton Brand (32 pts)
Feb 27, 2006	vs. Charlotte Bobcats	W 95-87	Elton Brand (35 pts)
Mar 01, 2006	vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets	W 89-67	Elton Brand (25 pts)
Mar 03, 2006	@ Utah Jazz	L 105-103	Elton Brand (31 pts)
Mar 05, 2006	vs. Memphis Grizzlies	L 102-86	Elton Brand (23 pts)
Mar 07, 2006	vs. San Antonio Spurs	W 98-85	Elton Brand (30 pts)
Mar 10, 2006	@ Chicago Bulls	W 107-96	Sam Cassell (32 pts)
Mar 11, 2006	@ Milwaukee Bucks	W 106-98	Chris Kaman (22 pts)
Mar 13, 2006	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	W 95-87	Chris Kaman (24 pts)
Mar 15, 2006	@ Phoenix Suns	L 126-95	Corey Maggette (18 pts)
Mar 17, 2006	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 99-89	Elton Brand (24 pts)
Mar 20, 2006	@ Houston Rockets	W 99-91	Sam Cassell (24 pts)
Mar 21, 2006	@ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets	L 120-108	Corey Maggette (25 pts)
Mar 23, 2006	@ Memphis Grizzlies	L 95-85	Elton Brand (25 pts)
Mar 25, 2006	vs. Washington Wizards	W 116-101	Elton Brand (32 pts)
Mar 26, 2006	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 97-83	Elton Brand (30 pts)
Mar 28, 2006	vs. San Antonio Spurs	L 98-87	Elton Brand (20 pts)
Mar 31, 2006	vs. Utah Jazz	W 106-91	Elton Brand (22 pts)
Apr 02, 2006	@ Sacramento Kings	L 106-96	Chris Kaman (20 pts)
Apr 04, 2006	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 111-109	Sam Cassell (19 pts)
Apr 05, 2006	@ Phoenix Suns	W 119-105	Elton Brand (34 pts)
Apr 07, 2006	vs. Sacramento Kings	L 96-93	Cuttino Mobley (19 pts)
Apr 09, 2006	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 100-83	Elton Brand (24 pts)
Apr 10, 2006	vs. Dallas Mavericks	L 75-73	Chris Kaman (22 pts)
Apr 12, 2006	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 97-93	Elton Brand (25 pts)
Apr 14, 2006	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 101-97	Elton Brand (30 pts)
Apr 16, 2006	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	L 114-98	Elton Brand (22 pts)
Apr 18, 2006	@ Memphis Grizzlies	L 101-95	James Singleton (23 pts)
Apr 19, 2006	@ Dallas Mavericks	W 85-71	Corey Maggette (18 pts)

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