The 1990-91 Los Angeles Clippers season was marked by a mixture of challenges and modest improvements. The team finished with a 31-51 record, showing some progress compared to previous seasons. This year was notable for the Clippers as they began to reshape their roster under head coach Mike Schuler, who was later replaced by Gene Shue midseason.
The Clippers acquired several key players, including Ron Harper and Danny Manning, who contributed significantly on both ends of the floor. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to find consistent success and failed to secure a playoff spot. Injuries and a lack of depth were persistent issues throughout the season. Nevertheless, the Clippers’ performance hinted at potential growth, setting a foundation for future rebuilding efforts.
- Regular Season Record: 31-51
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 1990-91 Season
POINTS
Charles Smith
20.0
REBOUNDS
Benoit Benjamin
12.0
ASSISTS
Gary Grant
8.6
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Charles Smith | 74 | 20.0 | 8.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ron Harper | 39 | 19.6 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 32.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ken Norman | 70 | 17.4 | 7.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 18.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Danny Manning | 73 | 15.9 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Benoit Benjamin | 39 | 14.9 | 12.0 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Olden Polynice | 31 | 12.3 | 9.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gary Grant | 68 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 23.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Winston Garland | 69 | 8.2 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 15.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Martin | 74 | 7.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 30.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bo Kimble | 62 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 29.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Loy Vaught | 73 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tom Garrick | 67 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ken Bannister | 47 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Greg Butler | 9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cedric Ball | 7 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Smrek | 10 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers 1990-91 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1990-91 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1990 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 90-80 | |
| Nov 04, 1990 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 109-107 | |
| Nov 06, 1990 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 130-109 | |
| Nov 07, 1990 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 110-83 | |
| Nov 10, 1990 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 112-94 | |
| Nov 11, 1990 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 138-107 | |
| Nov 14, 1990 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-102 | |
| Nov 16, 1990 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 121-110 | |
| Nov 18, 1990 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 78-65 | |
| Nov 21, 1990 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 99-90 | |
| Nov 23, 1990 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 105-97 | |
| Nov 25, 1990 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 119-91 | |
| Nov 27, 1990 | @ Houston Rockets | L 107-102 | |
| Nov 28, 1990 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 107-88 | |
| Dec 01, 1990 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 137-121 | |
| Dec 02, 1990 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-77 | |
| Dec 05, 1990 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 93-89 | |
| Dec 08, 1990 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 105-95 | |
| Dec 11, 1990 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-95 | |
| Dec 12, 1990 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-90 | |
| Dec 14, 1990 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 128-88 | |
| Dec 15, 1990 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-92 | |
| Dec 18, 1990 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-99 | |
| Dec 19, 1990 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 118-105 | |
| Dec 21, 1990 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-107 | |
| Dec 23, 1990 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-99 | |
| Dec 26, 1990 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-99 | |
| Dec 29, 1990 | @ Utah Jazz | L 131-102 | |
| Dec 30, 1990 | vs. Miami Heat | L 112-97 | |
| Jan 02, 1991 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 120-107 | |
| Jan 03, 1991 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-108 | |
| Jan 05, 1991 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 111-103 | |
| Jan 06, 1991 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-90 | |
| Jan 08, 1991 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 122-107 | |
| Jan 10, 1991 | @ Washington Bullets | L 122-110 | |
| Jan 11, 1991 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-107 | |
| Jan 14, 1991 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 130-126 | |
| Jan 16, 1991 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 101-99 | |
| Jan 18, 1991 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 119-112 | |
| Jan 19, 1991 | @ Houston Rockets | L 107-96 | |
| Jan 22, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-100 | |
| Jan 26, 1991 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-98 | |
| Jan 29, 1991 | vs. New York Knicks | L 108-107 | |
| Jan 31, 1991 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 135-119 | |
| Feb 01, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-92 | |
| Feb 05, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-102 | |
| Feb 06, 1991 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 107-104 | |
| Feb 12, 1991 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-101 | |
| Feb 15, 1991 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 124-107 | |
| Feb 17, 1991 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-104 | |
| Feb 20, 1991 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 113-93 | |
| Feb 22, 1991 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 107-101 | |
| Feb 24, 1991 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 129-112 | |
| Feb 26, 1991 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 93-81 | |
| Feb 28, 1991 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 83-80 | |
| Mar 02, 1991 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 104-102 | |
| Mar 03, 1991 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 107-98 | |
| Mar 05, 1991 | @ Miami Heat | L 116-113 | |
| Mar 06, 1991 | @ Orlando Magic | L 89-86 | |
| Mar 08, 1991 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 104-98 | |
| Mar 10, 1991 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-93 | |
| Mar 12, 1991 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 126-123 | |
| Mar 13, 1991 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 97-93 | |
| Mar 15, 1991 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 121-109 | |
| Mar 17, 1991 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-97 | |
| Mar 19, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 119-105 | |
| Mar 20, 1991 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-96 | |
| Mar 22, 1991 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 106-100 | |
| Mar 23, 1991 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-104 | |
| Mar 25, 1991 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 106-94 | |
| Mar 27, 1991 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 95-89 | |
| Mar 29, 1991 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 105-96 | |
| Apr 03, 1991 | @ Utah Jazz | L 99-97 | |
| Apr 05, 1991 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 109-90 | |
| Apr 07, 1991 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 119-109 | |
| Apr 09, 1991 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 110-100 | |
| Apr 10, 1991 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 140-108 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 146-130 | |
| Apr 16, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 128-98 | |
| Apr 17, 1991 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-100 | |
| Apr 19, 1991 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 114-113 | |
| Apr 21, 1991 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-101 |