The 2012-13 Los Angeles Clippers season was a milestone for the franchise, marking their first division title in history. Under head coach Vinny Del Negro, the Clippers finished the regular season with a 56-26 record, securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference. The team was led by the dynamic duo of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, with Paul earning All-NBA First Team honors and Griffin being selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
The Clippers excelled with a strong defensive presence and a deep bench, highlighted by the contributions of Jamal Crawford, who was a key scorer and Sixth Man of the Year candidate. Despite their regular-season success, the Clippers’ playoff run was brief. They faced the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, losing the series 4-2 after initially leading 2-0. This season set the foundation for the Clippers as a formidable force in the NBA, despite their early playoff exit.
- Regular Season Record: 56-26
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 2-4
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 2012-13 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Blake Griffin | 80 | 18.0 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 17.9 | 6 | 13.2 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Chris Paul | 70 | 16.9 | 3.7 | 9.7 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 32.8 | 6 | 22.8 | 4.0 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 31.6 |
| Jamal Crawford | 76 | 16.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 37.6 | 6 | 10.8 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 27.3 |
| Caron Butler | 78 | 10.4 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 38.8 | 6 | 8.5 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 25.0 |
| Matt Barnes | 80 | 10.3 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 34.2 | 6 | 11.8 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 41.2 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 82 | 8.8 | 7.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 6 | 3.7 | 6.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Eric Bledsoe | 76 | 8.5 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 39.7 | 6 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 11.1 |
| Chauncey Billups | 22 | 8.4 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 36.7 | 6 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 35.3 |
| Willie Green | 72 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 42.8 | 3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lamar Odom | 82 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 20.0 | 6 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 35.7 |
| Ryan Hollins | 60 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Maalik Wayns | 6 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Grant Hill | 29 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 27.3 | 1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ronny Turiaf | 65 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| DaJuan Summers | 2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers in the 2013 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Memphis Grizzlies
In the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a highly competitive first-round series. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead, the Clippers struggled to maintain their momentum as the Grizzlies adjusted their strategy, ultimately losing the series 4-2. This outcome highlighted the Clippers' need for greater depth and resilience in the postseason, despite their regular-season success.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2013 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 112-91 | |
| Apr 22, 2013 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 93-91 | |
| Apr 25, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 94-82 | |
| Apr 27, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 104-83 | |
| Apr 30, 2013 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 103-93 | |
| May 03, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 118-105 |
Los Angeles Clippers 2012-13 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2012-13 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 101-92 | |
| Nov 02, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 105-95 | |
| Nov 03, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 114-110 | |
| Nov 05, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 108-101 | |
| Nov 07, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 106-84 | |
| Nov 08, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 103-90 | |
| Nov 11, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 89-76 | |
| Nov 14, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | W 107-100 | |
| Nov 17, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 101-80 | |
| Nov 19, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 92-87 | |
| Nov 21, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 117-111 | |
| Nov 23, 2012 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 86-76 | |
| Nov 24, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-93 | |
| Nov 26, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 105-98 | |
| Nov 28, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-95 | |
| Dec 01, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 116-81 | |
| Dec 03, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | W 105-104 | |
| Dec 05, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 112-90 | |
| Dec 08, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 117-99 | |
| Dec 09, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 102-83 | |
| Dec 11, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 94-89 | |
| Dec 12, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 100-94 | |
| Dec 15, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-85 | |
| Dec 17, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 88-76 | |
| Dec 19, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 93-77 | |
| Dec 21, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 97-85 | |
| Dec 23, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 103-77 | |
| Dec 25, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 112-100 | |
| Dec 27, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 106-77 | |
| Dec 28, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | W 116-114 | |
| Dec 30, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-96 | |
| Jan 01, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 92-78 | |
| Jan 02, 2013 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 115-94 | |
| Jan 04, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-102 | |
| Jan 05, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 115-89 | |
| Jan 09, 2013 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 99-93 | |
| Jan 12, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 104-101 | |
| Jan 14, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 99-73 | |
| Jan 15, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | W 117-109 | |
| Jan 17, 2013 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 90-77 | |
| Jan 19, 2013 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 94-87 | |
| Jan 21, 2013 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-99 | |
| Jan 22, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-97 | |
| Jan 24, 2013 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 93-88 | |
| Jan 26, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-100 | |
| Jan 27, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-83 | |
| Jan 30, 2013 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-90 | |
| Feb 01, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 98-73 | |
| Feb 03, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-104 | |
| Feb 04, 2013 | @ Washington Wizards | L 98-90 | |
| Feb 06, 2013 | @ Orlando Magic | W 86-76 | |
| Feb 08, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 111-89 | |
| Feb 10, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | W 102-88 | |
| Feb 11, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-90 | |
| Feb 13, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 106-96 | |
| Feb 14, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 125-101 | |
| Feb 21, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 116-90 | |
| Feb 23, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-94 | |
| Feb 26, 2013 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 106-84 | |
| Feb 28, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 99-91 | |
| Mar 01, 2013 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-89 | |
| Mar 03, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-104 | |
| Mar 06, 2013 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-101 | |
| Mar 07, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 107-92 | |
| Mar 10, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 129-97 | |
| Mar 13, 2013 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 96-85 | |
| Mar 17, 2013 | vs. New York Knicks | W 93-80 | |
| Mar 19, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 116-101 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 101-72 | |
| Mar 23, 2013 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 101-95 | |
| Mar 26, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 109-102 | |
| Mar 27, 2013 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 105-91 | |
| Mar 29, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-102 | |
| Mar 30, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | L 98-81 | |
| Apr 01, 2013 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 109-106 | |
| Apr 03, 2013 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 126-101 | |
| Apr 07, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-95 | |
| Apr 10, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 111-95 | |
| Apr 12, 2013 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 96-93 | |
| Apr 13, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 91-87 | |
| Apr 16, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-77 | |
| Apr 17, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-108 |