The 1984-85 Los Angeles Clippers season marked the franchise’s first year in Los Angeles after relocating from San Diego. Under head coach Jim Lynam, the Clippers struggled to find success, finishing the season with a disappointing 31-51 record. This performance placed them sixth in the Pacific Division, well outside playoff contention. Despite the challenging season, the team showed some potential with forward Marques Johnson leading in scoring, averaging 20.3 points per game.
The roster also featured center Bill Walton, though injuries limited his impact on the court. The Clippers played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, which would remain their home for the next 15 years. The season highlighted the need for significant improvements and adjustments if the Clippers were to become competitive in their new city. Overall, the 1984-85 season was a transitional period for the franchise, setting the stage for future efforts to build a winning culture.
- Regular Season Record: 31-51
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 1984-85 Season
POINTS
Derek Smith
22.1
REBOUNDS
Bill Walton
8.9
ASSISTS
Norm Nixon
8.8
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Derek Smith | 80 | 22.1 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 15.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Norm Nixon | 81 | 17.2 | 2.7 | 8.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marques Johnson | 72 | 16.4 | 5.9 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 23.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Junior Bridgeman | 80 | 13.9 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 35.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Donaldson | 82 | 11.3 | 8.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bill Walton | 67 | 10.1 | 8.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Cage | 75 | 7.1 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Franklin Edwards | 16 | 5.7 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rory White | 80 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lancaster Gordon | 63 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bryan Warrick | 58 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 24.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Harvey Catchings | 70 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dale Wilkinson | 10 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jay Murphy | 23 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers 1984-85 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1984-85 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 1984 | @ Utah Jazz | W 103-94 | |
| Oct 30, 1984 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-96 | |
| Nov 01, 1984 | vs. New York Knicks | W 107-105 | |
| Nov 03, 1984 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 131-112 | |
| Nov 05, 1984 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 107-104 | |
| Nov 07, 1984 | @ Boston Celtics | L 135-108 | |
| Nov 08, 1984 | @ Washington Bullets | L 93-88 | |
| Nov 10, 1984 | @ Houston Rockets | L 117-92 | |
| Nov 13, 1984 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 99-90 | |
| Nov 15, 1984 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-90 | |
| Nov 17, 1984 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 121-113 | |
| Nov 18, 1984 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-105 | |
| Nov 21, 1984 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 112-106 | |
| Nov 24, 1984 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-103 | |
| Nov 25, 1984 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 114-109 | |
| Nov 27, 1984 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 139-110 | |
| Nov 28, 1984 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 106-90 | |
| Nov 30, 1984 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 104-100 | |
| Dec 01, 1984 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 142-110 | |
| Dec 04, 1984 | @ Houston Rockets | W 116-100 | |
| Dec 05, 1984 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 110-106 | |
| Dec 07, 1984 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-89 | |
| Dec 09, 1984 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 126-123 | |
| Dec 11, 1984 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 116-104 | |
| Dec 13, 1984 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-100 | |
| Dec 15, 1984 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 109-103 | |
| Dec 16, 1984 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 103-85 | |
| Dec 19, 1984 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 91-86 | |
| Dec 23, 1984 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 107-97 | |
| Dec 26, 1984 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 124-118 | |
| Dec 27, 1984 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 118-103 | |
| Dec 29, 1984 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-107 | |
| Dec 30, 1984 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 117-109 | |
| Jan 03, 1985 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-87 | |
| Jan 04, 1985 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 132-112 | |
| Jan 05, 1985 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 127-115 | |
| Jan 07, 1985 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 116-106 | |
| Jan 11, 1985 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 98-84 | |
| Jan 12, 1985 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 104-102 | |
| Jan 15, 1985 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 101-83 | |
| Jan 16, 1985 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 98-88 | |
| Jan 19, 1985 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 101-100 | |
| Jan 22, 1985 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-114 | |
| Jan 26, 1985 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 120-113 | |
| Jan 28, 1985 | @ New York Knicks | L 117-91 | |
| Jan 29, 1985 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110-94 | |
| Jan 31, 1985 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 122-99 | |
| Feb 02, 1985 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-96 | |
| Feb 04, 1985 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 115-96 | |
| Feb 07, 1985 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 120-108 | |
| Feb 12, 1985 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-110 | |
| Feb 13, 1985 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 108-105 | |
| Feb 15, 1985 | @ Utah Jazz | L 109-100 | |
| Feb 17, 1985 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 91-90 | |
| Feb 18, 1985 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 125-121 | |
| Feb 20, 1985 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 118-105 | |
| Feb 24, 1985 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-102 | |
| Feb 26, 1985 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-99 | |
| Feb 27, 1985 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 117-109 | |
| Mar 02, 1985 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 108-102 | |
| Mar 03, 1985 | vs. Kansas City Kings | L 126-122 | |
| Mar 06, 1985 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-112 | |
| Mar 08, 1985 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 117-101 | |
| Mar 10, 1985 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 129-111 | |
| Mar 11, 1985 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 121-114 | |
| Mar 13, 1985 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 121-103 | |
| Mar 14, 1985 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 113-112 | |
| Mar 16, 1985 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-112 | |
| Mar 17, 1985 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 109-100 | |
| Mar 18, 1985 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 136-116 | |
| Mar 20, 1985 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 121-110 | |
| Mar 23, 1985 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 126-123 | |
| Mar 25, 1985 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 120-99 | |
| Mar 28, 1985 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 116-110 | |
| Mar 30, 1985 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 123-114 | |
| Mar 31, 1985 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 126-115 | |
| Apr 03, 1985 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 124-122 | |
| Apr 05, 1985 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 126-122 | |
| Apr 09, 1985 | @ Utah Jazz | L 123-104 | |
| Apr 10, 1985 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 129-127 | |
| Apr 12, 1985 | @ Houston Rockets | W 115-110 | |
| Apr 14, 1985 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 96-92 |