The 2013-14 Los Angeles Clippers season marked a notable period in the franchise’s history, led by head coach Doc Rivers in his first year with the team. The Clippers finished the regular season with a franchise-best 57-25 record, securing the third seed in the Western Conference. Key players included Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan, who formed a formidable core.
In the playoffs, the Clippers faced the Golden State Warriors in a highly competitive first-round series, emerging victorious in seven games. However, their playoff run ended in the Western Conference Semifinals, where they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games. The season was also marked by off-court turbulence, as owner Donald Sterling faced a lifetime ban from the NBA due to racist remarks. Despite this controversy, the team’s on-court performance underscored their growing status as a Western Conference powerhouse.
- Regular Season Record: 57-25
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-3, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 2013-14 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Blake Griffin | 80 | 24.1 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 27.3 | 13 | 23.5 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 14.3 |
| Chris Paul | 62 | 19.1 | 4.3 | 10.7 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 36.8 | 13 | 19.8 | 4.2 | 10.3 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 45.7 |
| Jamal Crawford | 69 | 18.6 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 36.1 | 13 | 15.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 34.2 |
| JJ Redick | 35 | 15.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 39.5 | 13 | 13.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Darren Collison | 80 | 11.4 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 37.6 | 13 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 8.3 |
| DeAndre Jordan | 82 | 10.4 | 13.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 13 | 9.6 | 12.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Matt Barnes | 63 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 34.3 | 13 | 9.4 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 31.7 |
| Danny Granger | 12 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 35.3 | 13 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 22.7 |
| Jared Dudley | 74 | 6.9 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 36.0 | 7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Willie Green | 55 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 33.9 | 5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Glen Davis | 23 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 13 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Antawn Jamison | 22 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 19.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Hedo Türkoğlu | 38 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 44.0 | 5 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 40.0 |
| Reggie Bullock | 43 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 30.1 | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Sasha Vujačić | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Byron Mullens | 27 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ryan Hollins | 61 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Stephen Jackson | 9 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Maalik Wayns | 2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Darius Morris | 10 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers in the 2014 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Golden State Warriors
In the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers faced a tough battle against the Golden State Warriors, ultimately prevailing in a hard-fought seven-game series. The Clippers showcased resilience and depth, with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin leading the charge, particularly in the decisive Game 7 at home. This series was marked by intense competition and served as a testament to the Clippers' growth as a formidable playoff contender.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 109-105 | |
| Apr 21, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 138-98 | |
| Apr 24, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 98-96 | |
| Apr 27, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 118-97 | |
| Apr 29, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-103 | |
| May 01, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 100-99 | |
| May 03, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 126-121 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in a dramatic second-round series that went to six games. Despite Chris Paul's stellar performances and Blake Griffin's dominant play, the Clippers were unable to overcome the Thunder's duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, ultimately losing the series 4-2. The series was marked by intense competition and significant controversy, particularly surrounding officiating decisions in the final minutes of Game 5.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 122-105 | |
| May 07, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 112-101 | |
| May 09, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 118-112 | |
| May 11, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 101-99 | |
| May 13, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 105-104 | |
| May 15, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 104-98 |
Los Angeles Clippers 2013-14 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2013-14 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-103 | |
| Oct 31, 2013 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 126-115 | |
| Nov 01, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 110-101 | |
| Nov 04, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 137-118 | |
| Nov 06, 2013 | @ Orlando Magic | L 98-90 | |
| Nov 07, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 102-97 | |
| Nov 09, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | W 107-94 | |
| Nov 11, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-107 | |
| Nov 13, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 111-103 | |
| Nov 16, 2013 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 110-103 | |
| Nov 18, 2013 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 106-102 | |
| Nov 20, 2013 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-98 | |
| Nov 21, 2013 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 105-91 | |
| Nov 23, 2013 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 103-102 | |
| Nov 24, 2013 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 121-82 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | vs. New York Knicks | W 93-80 | |
| Nov 29, 2013 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 104-98 | |
| Dec 01, 2013 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 105-100 | |
| Dec 04, 2013 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 107-97 | |
| Dec 05, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 101-81 | |
| Dec 07, 2013 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 88-82 | |
| Dec 09, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 94-83 | |
| Dec 11, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | W 96-88 | |
| Dec 12, 2013 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 102-93 | |
| Dec 14, 2013 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-97 | |
| Dec 16, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 115-92 | |
| Dec 18, 2013 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 108-95 | |
| Dec 21, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 112-91 | |
| Dec 22, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-116 | |
| Dec 25, 2013 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 105-103 | |
| Dec 26, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 116-112 | |
| Dec 28, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 98-90 | |
| Dec 30, 2013 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 107-88 | |
| Jan 01, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 112-85 | |
| Jan 03, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 119-112 | |
| Jan 04, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 116-92 | |
| Jan 06, 2014 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 101-81 | |
| Jan 08, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 111-105 | |
| Jan 10, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 123-87 | |
| Jan 15, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 129-127 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | W 109-95 | |
| Jan 18, 2014 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 106-92 | |
| Jan 20, 2014 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-103 | |
| Jan 22, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 95-91 | |
| Jan 24, 2014 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 112-95 | |
| Jan 25, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 126-118 | |
| Jan 27, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-86 | |
| Jan 29, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 110-103 | |
| Jan 30, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 111-92 | |
| Feb 01, 2014 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 102-87 | |
| Feb 03, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 116-115 | |
| Feb 05, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | L 116-112 | |
| Feb 07, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 118-105 | |
| Feb 09, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 123-78 | |
| Feb 12, 2014 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 122-117 | |
| Feb 18, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 113-103 | |
| Feb 21, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 102-96 | |
| Feb 23, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 125-117 | |
| Feb 24, 2014 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 123-110 | |
| Feb 26, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 101-93 | |
| Mar 01, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 108-76 | |
| Mar 04, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 104-96 | |
| Mar 06, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 142-94 | |
| Mar 08, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 109-108 | |
| Mar 10, 2014 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 112-105 | |
| Mar 12, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 111-98 | |
| Mar 14, 2014 | @ Utah Jazz | W 96-87 | |
| Mar 16, 2014 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-80 | |
| Mar 17, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 110-100 | |
| Mar 22, 2014 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 112-103 | |
| Mar 24, 2014 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-98 | |
| Mar 26, 2014 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 98-96 | |
| Mar 27, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-103 | |
| Mar 29, 2014 | @ Houston Rockets | W 118-107 | |
| Mar 31, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-104 | |
| Apr 02, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 112-108 | |
| Apr 03, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 113-107 | |
| Apr 06, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 120-97 | |
| Apr 09, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 107-101 | |
| Apr 12, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 117-101 | |
| Apr 15, 2014 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 117-105 | |
| Apr 16, 2014 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-104 |