The 2008-09 Los Angeles Clippers season was a challenging one, marked by a 19-63 record. Despite acquiring Baron Davis in the offseason, the team struggled with injuries and inconsistency. Elton Brand’s departure to the Philadelphia 76ers left a significant void in the roster. The Clippers ranked near the bottom in both offensive and defensive efficiency, reflecting their difficulties on both ends of the court.
Head coach Mike Dunleavy Sr. faced the daunting task of integrating new players, including rookie Eric Gordon, who showed promise with an average of 16.1 points per game. Despite individual bright spots, the Clippers finished 14th in the Western Conference. The season’s struggles highlighted the need for a rebuild, setting the stage for future changes, including the eventual drafting of Blake Griffin in the 2009 NBA Draft, as the franchise sought to turn its fortunes around.
- Regular Season Record: 19-63
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 2008-09 Season
POINTS
Zach Randolph
20.9
REBOUNDS
Marcus Camby
11.1
ASSISTS
Baron Davis
7.7
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Zach Randolph | 39 | 20.9 | 9.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 34.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Al Thornton | 71 | 16.8 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 25.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eric Gordon | 78 | 16.1 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 38.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Baron Davis | 65 | 14.9 | 3.7 | 7.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 30.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cuttino Mobley | 11 | 13.7 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 34.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Kaman | 31 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marcus Camby | 62 | 10.3 | 11.1 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tim Thomas | 10 | 9.5 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 30.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fred Jones | 52 | 7.3 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 36.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Novak | 71 | 6.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 41.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ricky Davis | 36 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 31.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mardy Collins | 39 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 46.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Taylor | 51 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 32.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 53 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brian Skinner | 51 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Paul Davis | 27 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Alex Acker | 18 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 43.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Hart | 28 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cheikh Samb | 10 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers 2008-09 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2008-09 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-79 | |
| Oct 31, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 113-103 | |
| Nov 01, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 101-79 | |
| Nov 03, 2008 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 89-73 | |
| Nov 05, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-88 | |
| Nov 07, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 92-83 | |
| Nov 09, 2008 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 103-92 | |
| Nov 12, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 103-98 | |
| Nov 15, 2008 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 121-103 | |
| Nov 17, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 86-83 | |
| Nov 19, 2008 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 108-88 | |
| Nov 21, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-88 | |
| Nov 22, 2008 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 112-95 | |
| Nov 24, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 99-87 | |
| Nov 26, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 106-105 | |
| Nov 29, 2008 | vs. Miami Heat | W 97-96 | |
| Dec 02, 2008 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 100-98 | |
| Dec 03, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-96 | |
| Dec 05, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 93-81 | |
| Dec 06, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-84 | |
| Dec 08, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 95-88 | |
| Dec 12, 2008 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-112 | |
| Dec 13, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 95-82 | |
| Dec 16, 2008 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 98-88 | |
| Dec 17, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 115-109 | |
| Dec 19, 2008 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 117-109 | |
| Dec 20, 2008 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-85 | |
| Dec 22, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 97-75 | |
| Dec 28, 2008 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 98-76 | |
| Dec 30, 2008 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 92-90 | |
| Dec 31, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-92 | |
| Jan 02, 2009 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-98 | |
| Jan 04, 2009 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 88-87 | |
| Jan 06, 2009 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 107-102 | |
| Jan 08, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-84 | |
| Jan 09, 2009 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 107-80 | |
| Jan 11, 2009 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 109-103 | |
| Jan 14, 2009 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 97-80 | |
| Jan 17, 2009 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-92 | |
| Jan 19, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 94-86 | |
| Jan 21, 2009 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-97 | |
| Jan 23, 2009 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 107-104 | |
| Jan 25, 2009 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 107-92 | |
| Jan 26, 2009 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-88 | |
| Jan 28, 2009 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 95-75 | |
| Jan 30, 2009 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 112-95 | |
| Jan 31, 2009 | @ Washington Wizards | L 106-94 | |
| Feb 02, 2009 | @ Miami Heat | L 119-95 | |
| Feb 04, 2009 | @ Orlando Magic | L 125-96 | |
| Feb 06, 2009 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 126-105 | |
| Feb 07, 2009 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 121-97 | |
| Feb 09, 2009 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 94-73 | |
| Feb 11, 2009 | vs. New York Knicks | W 128-124 | |
| Feb 17, 2009 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 140-100 | |
| Feb 18, 2009 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 142-119 | |
| Feb 22, 2009 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 116-87 | |
| Feb 23, 2009 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 118-105 | |
| Feb 25, 2009 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 93-91 | |
| Feb 27, 2009 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 98-86 | |
| Feb 28, 2009 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 100-95 | |
| Mar 02, 2009 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 106-78 | |
| Mar 04, 2009 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 118-95 | |
| Mar 07, 2009 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 106-105 | |
| Mar 10, 2009 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 87-83 | |
| Mar 14, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 107-94 | |
| Mar 15, 2009 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 107-105 | |
| Mar 17, 2009 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 127-120 | |
| Mar 18, 2009 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 123-108 | |
| Mar 20, 2009 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-90 | |
| Mar 22, 2009 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 100-76 | |
| Mar 23, 2009 | @ Boston Celtics | L 90-77 | |
| Mar 25, 2009 | @ New York Knicks | W 140-135 | |
| Mar 27, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 111-98 | |
| Mar 28, 2009 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-93 | |
| Apr 01, 2009 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 104-98 | |
| Apr 04, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 120-104 | |
| Apr 05, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 88-85 | |
| Apr 07, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 87-77 | |
| Apr 10, 2009 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-78 | |
| Apr 11, 2009 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 87-72 | |
| Apr 13, 2009 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-85 | |
| Apr 15, 2009 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 126-85 |