The 2011-12 Los Angeles Clippers season marked a turning point for the franchise, highlighted by the acquisition of Chris Paul, which invigorated the team and elevated its performance. This season was a lockout-shortened campaign, where the Clippers finished with a 40-26 record, securing the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
Blake Griffin continued to impress with his athleticism and skill, while the addition of Paul brought leadership and playmaking prowess. The team was dubbed “Lob City” due to their high-flying style of play, which captivated fans and increased their profile in the league.
In the playoffs, the Clippers advanced past the first round for the first time since 2006, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in a thrilling seven-game series. However, they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals. This season laid the foundation for the Clippers’ transformation into a consistent playoff contender.
- Regular Season Record: 40-26
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-3, Western Conference Semifinals: 0-4
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Blake Griffin | 66 | 20.7 | 10.9 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 12.5 | 11 | 19.1 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Chris Paul | 60 | 19.8 | 3.6 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 37.1 | 11 | 17.6 | 5.1 | 7.9 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| Chauncey Billups | 20 | 15.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 38.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mo Williams | 52 | 13.2 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 38.9 | 11 | 9.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 36.4 |
| Caron Butler | 63 | 12.0 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 35.8 | 10 | 8.6 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 25.8 |
| Randy Foye | 65 | 11.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 38.6 | 11 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 43.7 |
| Nick Young | 22 | 9.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 35.3 | 11 | 8.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 51.5 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 66 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 11 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Kenyon Martin | 42 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 23.1 | 11 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Courtney Fortson | 4 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eric Bledsoe | 40 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 20.0 | 11 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 42.9 |
| Bobby Simmons | 28 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 4 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Trey Thompkins | 24 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 30.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ryan Gomes | 32 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 13.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brian Cook | 16 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 18.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Reggie Evans | 56 | 1.9 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.0 | 7.3 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Travis Leslie | 10 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Solomon Jones | 10 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers in the 2012 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Memphis Grizzlies
In the first round of the 2012 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers faced the Memphis Grizzlies in a thrilling series that showcased resilience and determination. The Clippers, led by Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, pulled off a dramatic comeback from a 27-point deficit in Game 1, setting the tone for a hard-fought seven-game series. Ultimately, the Clippers triumphed 4-3, marking their first playoff series victory since 2006 and signaling a new era of competitiveness for the franchise.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 99-98 | |
| May 02, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 105-98 | |
| May 05, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 87-86 | |
| May 07, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 101-97 | |
| May 09, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 92-80 | |
| May 11, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 90-88 | |
| May 13, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 82-72 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2012 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers faced a challenging second-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite a strong effort, the Clippers were swept in four games by the experienced Spurs, who showcased their depth and playoff poise. This series highlighted the Clippers' need for further development and experience to compete with the elite teams in the Western Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-92 | |
| May 17, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-88 | |
| May 19, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 96-86 | |
| May 20, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 102-99 |
Los Angeles Clippers 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2011 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 105-86 | |
| Dec 28, 2011 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 115-90 | |
| Dec 30, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 114-101 | |
| Jan 01, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-88 | |
| Jan 04, 2012 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 117-89 | |
| Jan 07, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 92-86 | |
| Jan 10, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-97 | |
| Jan 11, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | W 95-89 | |
| Jan 14, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-94 | |
| Jan 16, 2012 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 101-91 | |
| Jan 17, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | L 108-79 | |
| Jan 18, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 91-89 | |
| Jan 20, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-98 | |
| Jan 22, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 103-91 | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-91 | |
| Jan 26, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 98-91 | |
| Jan 29, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 109-105 | |
| Jan 30, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 112-100 | |
| Feb 01, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | W 107-105 | |
| Feb 02, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 112-91 | |
| Feb 04, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 107-81 | |
| Feb 06, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | W 107-102 | |
| Feb 08, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-92 | |
| Feb 10, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 78-77 | |
| Feb 11, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 111-86 | |
| Feb 13, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 96-92 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 102-84 | |
| Feb 16, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 74-71 | |
| Feb 18, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 103-100 | |
| Feb 20, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 104-97 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 103-95 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-97 | |
| Mar 01, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 108-100 | |
| Mar 02, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 81-78 | |
| Mar 04, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | W 105-103 | |
| Mar 05, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-94 | |
| Mar 07, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-100 | |
| Mar 09, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 120-108 | |
| Mar 11, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 97-93 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 94-85 | |
| Mar 14, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 96-82 | |
| Mar 15, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 91-87 | |
| Mar 17, 2012 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 95-91 | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 87-83 | |
| Mar 20, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-89 | |
| Mar 21, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 114-91 | |
| Mar 22, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 97-90 | |
| Mar 24, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 101-85 | |
| Mar 26, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 97-85 | |
| Mar 28, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 103-86 | |
| Mar 30, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-97 | |
| Mar 31, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 105-96 | |
| Apr 02, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 94-75 | |
| Apr 04, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-108 | |
| Apr 05, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 93-85 | |
| Apr 07, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 109-94 | |
| Apr 09, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 94-85 | |
| Apr 11, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 100-98 | |
| Apr 12, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 95-82 | |
| Apr 14, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 112-104 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 92-77 | |
| Apr 18, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 104-98 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 93-90 | |
| Apr 22, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 107-98 | |
| Apr 24, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-102 | |
| Apr 25, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-93 |