The 1998-99 Los Angeles Clippers season was marked by struggles, finishing with a 9-41 record. This season was shortened due to a lockout, compressing the schedule and adding challenges for an already struggling franchise. Under head coach Chris Ford, the Clippers found it difficult to gain momentum, ending last in the Pacific Division and missing the playoffs. Their performance was hampered by injuries and inconsistent play.
The roster featured standout players like Maurice Taylor and Lamond Murray, but the team lacked depth and cohesion. Offensively, the Clippers ranked near the bottom of the league in points scored, and defensively, they were unable to contain opponents effectively. This season underscored the franchise’s ongoing rebuilding efforts, as they continued to search for a winning formula in the competitive Western Conference.
- Regular Season Record: 9-41
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 1998-99 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Maurice Taylor | 46 | 16.8 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 16.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lamond Murray | 50 | 12.2 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 33.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eric Piatkowski | 49 | 10.5 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 39.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tyrone Nesby | 50 | 10.1 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 36.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Olowokandi | 45 | 8.9 | 7.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Sherman Douglas | 30 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Darrick Martin | 37 | 8.0 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 29.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Robinson | 14 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 26.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rodney Rogers | 47 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Troy Hudson | 25 | 6.8 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 31.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lorenzen Wright | 48 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brian Skinner | 21 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charles Smith | 23 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 21.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Pooh Richardson | 11 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Keith Closs | 15 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Stojko Vranković | 2 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers 1998-99 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1998-99 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 101-92 | |
| Feb 07, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 89-84 | |
| Feb 10, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 105-99 | |
| Feb 13, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-104 | |
| Feb 14, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-73 | |
| Feb 16, 1999 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | L 93-89 | |
| Feb 20, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 105-90 | |
| Feb 22, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-89 | |
| Feb 23, 1999 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 94-89 | |
| Feb 25, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-100 | |
| Feb 26, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-83 | |
| Feb 27, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 103-74 | |
| Mar 02, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 112-99 | |
| Mar 04, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | L 96-77 | |
| Mar 06, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 114-85 | |
| Mar 09, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-99 | |
| Mar 10, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 94-75 | |
| Mar 11, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 106-92 | |
| Mar 13, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-96 | |
| Mar 14, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-89 | |
| Mar 16, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 113-89 | |
| Mar 17, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | L 118-84 | |
| Mar 19, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 93-82 | |
| Mar 21, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-85 | |
| Mar 24, 1999 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 92-80 | |
| Mar 26, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-98 | |
| Mar 27, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 103-77 | |
| Mar 29, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 100-88 | |
| Mar 30, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 104-95 | |
| Apr 01, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 93-84 | |
| Apr 03, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-82 | |
| Apr 04, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 82-80 | |
| Apr 06, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 88-83 | |
| Apr 08, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 99-91 | |
| Apr 10, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 97-70 | |
| Apr 11, 1999 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 89-83 | |
| Apr 13, 1999 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 109-101 | |
| Apr 15, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-89 | |
| Apr 16, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 86-83 | |
| Apr 18, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 103-101 | |
| Apr 19, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 102-98 | |
| Apr 21, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 97-94 | |
| Apr 23, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 106-101 | |
| Apr 24, 1999 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 105-96 | |
| Apr 26, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 94-88 | |
| Apr 29, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-81 | |
| May 01, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-93 | |
| May 02, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-84 | |
| May 04, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | L 99-82 | |
| May 05, 1999 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 107-105 |