The 1991-92 Los Angeles Clippers marked a pivotal season in the franchise’s history. Under head coach Larry Brown, the Clippers finished with a 45-37 record, securing their first playoff appearance since the team relocated to Los Angeles in 1984. This turnaround was driven by key players like Danny Manning, who led the team in scoring, and Ron Harper, whose defensive prowess added depth to the roster. Veteran forward Charles Smith also played a crucial role in the team’s success.
In the postseason, the Clippers faced the Utah Jazz in the first round. Despite a strong effort, they were eliminated in five games, losing the series 3-2. This playoff appearance was a significant step for the team, shedding their reputation as perennial underachievers. The 1991-92 season laid the groundwork for future successes and helped establish a more competitive culture within the organization.
- Regular Season Record: 45-37
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 2-3
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 1991-92 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Danny Manning | 82 | 19.3 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 22.6 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 33.3 |
| Ron Harper | 82 | 18.2 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 30.3 | 5 | 18.0 | 6.4 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 11.1 |
| Charles Smith | 49 | 14.6 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 11.6 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| Ken Norman | 77 | 12.1 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 14.3 | 5 | 12.6 | 9.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Doc Rivers | 59 | 10.9 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 28.3 | 5 | 15.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| James Edwards | 72 | 9.7 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Olden Polynice | 76 | 8.1 | 7.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 5 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Gary Grant | 78 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 6.9 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 29.4 | 5 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Loy Vaught | 79 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 79.9 | 5 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100.0 |
| Danny Young | 44 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tony Brown | 22 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 31.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bo Kimble | 34 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 30.8 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tharon Mayes | 3 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| David Rivers | 15 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lanard Copeland | 10 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| LeRon Ellis | 29 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Elliot Perry | 10 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers in the 1992 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Utah Jazz
In the 1992 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers made a significant stride by reaching the postseason for the first time since the franchise moved to California, facing the Utah Jazz in a competitive first-round series. Despite a valiant effort, the Clippers fell to the Jazz in a dramatic five-game series, losing 3-2, with standout performances from Danny Manning and Ron Harper not quite enough to overcome Utah's dynamic duo of Karl Malone and John Stockton. This playoff appearance marked a turning point for the Clippers, signaling a period of increased competitiveness in the early 1990s.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 1992 | @ Utah Jazz | L 115-97 | |
| Apr 26, 1992 | @ Utah Jazz | L 103-92 | |
| Apr 28, 1992 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 98-88 | |
| May 03, 1992 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 115-107 | |
| May 04, 1992 | @ Utah Jazz | L 98-89 |
Los Angeles Clippers 1991-92 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1991-92 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 1991 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 94-90 | |
| Nov 02, 1991 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-105 | |
| Nov 05, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-109 | |
| Nov 06, 1991 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 111-87 | |
| Nov 08, 1991 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 106-82 | |
| Nov 09, 1991 | @ Utah Jazz | L 101-84 | |
| Nov 11, 1991 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 106-97 | |
| Nov 13, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 107-93 | |
| Nov 14, 1991 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 95-88 | |
| Nov 16, 1991 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 123-105 | |
| Nov 19, 1991 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 132-112 | |
| Nov 21, 1991 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-91 | |
| Nov 22, 1991 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-97 | |
| Nov 24, 1991 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 89-86 | |
| Nov 26, 1991 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 116-79 | |
| Nov 29, 1991 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 101-94 | |
| Nov 30, 1991 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 130-112 | |
| Dec 04, 1991 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 92-81 | |
| Dec 06, 1991 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 102-100 | |
| Dec 07, 1991 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-87 | |
| Dec 10, 1991 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 127-117 | |
| Dec 11, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 101-96 | |
| Dec 13, 1991 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 102-101 | |
| Dec 15, 1991 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 119-104 | |
| Dec 17, 1991 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 116-99 | |
| Dec 18, 1991 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 104-100 | |
| Dec 21, 1991 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-87 | |
| Dec 25, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 85-75 | |
| Dec 26, 1991 | @ Utah Jazz | L 123-115 | |
| Dec 28, 1991 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-95 | |
| Dec 30, 1991 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 97-86 | |
| Jan 02, 1992 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 109-102 | |
| Jan 04, 1992 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 97-95 | |
| Jan 06, 1992 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-90 | |
| Jan 08, 1992 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 104-102 | |
| Jan 10, 1992 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-90 | |
| Jan 11, 1992 | @ Washington Bullets | L 107-96 | |
| Jan 13, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 98-94 | |
| Jan 16, 1992 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 101-98 | |
| Jan 17, 1992 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 111-107 | |
| Jan 21, 1992 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 114-100 | |
| Jan 23, 1992 | @ Houston Rockets | L 109-96 | |
| Jan 25, 1992 | vs. New York Knicks | L 100-93 | |
| Jan 31, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 112-109 | |
| Feb 01, 1992 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 99-88 | |
| Feb 04, 1992 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 97-80 | |
| Feb 05, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-95 | |
| Feb 12, 1992 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 97-95 | |
| Feb 14, 1992 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 104-97 | |
| Feb 16, 1992 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-106 | |
| Feb 17, 1992 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 124-110 | |
| Feb 19, 1992 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 125-94 | |
| Feb 21, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 123-116 | |
| Feb 22, 1992 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 130-112 | |
| Feb 25, 1992 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 106-101 | |
| Feb 28, 1992 | vs. Miami Heat | W 108-92 | |
| Mar 01, 1992 | @ Orlando Magic | W 101-96 | |
| Mar 03, 1992 | @ Miami Heat | W 117-116 | |
| Mar 05, 1992 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-91 | |
| Mar 06, 1992 | @ Boston Celtics | L 117-100 | |
| Mar 08, 1992 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 97-96 | |
| Mar 10, 1992 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 120-109 | |
| Mar 11, 1992 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-96 | |
| Mar 13, 1992 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 105-97 | |
| Mar 15, 1992 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 131-105 | |
| Mar 17, 1992 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-92 | |
| Mar 18, 1992 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 117-86 | |
| Mar 20, 1992 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 114-101 | |
| Mar 21, 1992 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 114-87 | |
| Mar 26, 1992 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 109-95 | |
| Mar 28, 1992 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-95 | |
| Mar 31, 1992 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 97-81 | |
| Apr 02, 1992 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 115-98 | |
| Apr 03, 1992 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 114-103 | |
| Apr 05, 1992 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-96 | |
| Apr 07, 1992 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-108 | |
| Apr 09, 1992 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-100 | |
| Apr 11, 1992 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 122-88 | |
| Apr 14, 1992 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 103-97 | |
| Apr 16, 1992 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-93 | |
| Apr 17, 1992 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-104 | |
| Apr 19, 1992 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-108 |