The 2022-23 Los Angeles Clippers season was marked by resilience and strategic adjustments. Despite injuries to key players like Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers managed to secure a 44-38 record, finishing 5th in the Western Conference. Their depth was a major asset, with players like Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac stepping up.
Head coach Tyronn Lue’s tactical flexibility was evident, often utilizing small-ball lineups to maximize offensive efficiency. The Clippers’ mid-season acquisition of Russell Westbrook added veteran leadership and playmaking abilities, which proved vital in their playoff push.
In the playoffs, the Clippers faced the Phoenix Suns in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, they were eliminated in five games, primarily due to injuries hampering their star players. The season emphasized the team’s need for consistency in health and reinforced their potential as a championship contender if fully healthy.
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 1-4
Los Angeles Clippers Roster and Stats for 2022-23 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kawhi Leonard | 52 | 23.8 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 41.6 | 2 | 34.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 60.0 |
| Paul George | 56 | 23.8 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 37.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Norman Powell | 60 | 17.0 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 39.7 | 5 | 21.8 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 40.6 |
| Russell Westbrook | 21 | 15.8 | 4.9 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 35.6 | 5 | 23.6 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 35.7 |
| John Wall | 34 | 11.4 | 2.7 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 30.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marcus Morris | 65 | 11.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 36.4 | 3 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 16.7 |
| Eric Gordon | 22 | 11.0 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 42.3 | 5 | 10.2 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 34.5 |
| Reggie Jackson | 52 | 10.9 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 35.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bones Hyland | 14 | 10.8 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 35.1 | 5 | 8.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 25.0 |
| Ivica Zubac | 76 | 10.8 | 9.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 5 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Terance Mann | 81 | 8.8 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 38.9 | 5 | 10.6 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 47.4 |
| Luke Kennard | 35 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 44.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mason Plumlee | 23 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | 22 | 6.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 41.4 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nicolas Batum | 78 | 6.1 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 39.1 | 5 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 35.3 |
| Robert Covington | 48 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 39.7 | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Moses Brown | 34 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Amir Coffey | 50 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 27.5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Preston | 14 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 27.8 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Moussa Diabaté | 22 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 50.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Xavier Moon | 4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Los Angeles Clippers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Phoenix Suns
In the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers faced a challenging matchup but demonstrated resilience despite key injuries. Kawhi Leonard's return to playoff form was a bright spot, showcasing his two-way prowess, but the absence of Paul George due to injury limited their offensive and defensive capabilities. Ultimately, their depth and tenacity were not enough to overcome the opposition, leading to an early exit from the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2023 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 115-110 | |
| Apr 18, 2023 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 123-109 | |
| Apr 20, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 129-124 | |
| Apr 22, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 112-100 | |
| Apr 25, 2023 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 136-130 |
Los Angeles Clippers 2022-23 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2022-23 season for the Los Angeles Clippers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 103-97 | |
| Oct 22, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 111-109 | |
| Oct 23, 2022 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 112-95 | |
| Oct 25, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-94 | |
| Oct 27, 2022 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 118-110 | |
| Oct 30, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 112-91 | |
| Oct 31, 2022 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 95-93 | |
| Nov 02, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-101 | |
| Nov 04, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 113-106 | |
| Nov 06, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 110-102 | |
| Nov 07, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-117 | |
| Nov 09, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-101 | |
| Nov 12, 2022 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 110-95 | |
| Nov 14, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | W 122-106 | |
| Nov 15, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-101 | |
| Nov 17, 2022 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 96-91 | |
| Nov 19, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 119-97 | |
| Nov 21, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 121-114 | |
| Nov 23, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 124-107 | |
| Nov 25, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 114-104 | |
| Nov 27, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 114-100 | |
| Nov 29, 2022 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-112 | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | L 125-112 | |
| Dec 03, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 123-96 | |
| Dec 05, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 119-117 | |
| Dec 07, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | L 116-111 | |
| Dec 08, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | L 115-110 | |
| Dec 10, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-107 | |
| Dec 12, 2022 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 113-93 | |
| Dec 14, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 99-88 | |
| Dec 15, 2022 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 111-95 | |
| Dec 17, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 102-93 | |
| Dec 21, 2022 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 126-105 | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-114 | |
| Dec 26, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 142-131 | |
| Dec 27, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 124-113 | |
| Dec 29, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-110 | |
| Dec 31, 2022 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 131-130 | |
| Jan 02, 2023 | vs. Miami Heat | L 110-100 | |
| Jan 05, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 122-91 | |
| Jan 06, 2023 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 128-115 | |
| Jan 08, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 112-108 | |
| Jan 10, 2023 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 113-101 | |
| Jan 13, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 115-103 | |
| Jan 15, 2023 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 121-100 | |
| Jan 17, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 120-110 | |
| Jan 18, 2023 | @ Utah Jazz | L 126-103 | |
| Jan 20, 2023 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 131-126 | |
| Jan 22, 2023 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-98 | |
| Jan 24, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 133-115 | |
| Jan 26, 2023 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 138-100 | |
| Jan 28, 2023 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 120-113 | |
| Jan 29, 2023 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 122-99 | |
| Jan 31, 2023 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 108-103 | |
| Feb 02, 2023 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-105 | |
| Feb 04, 2023 | @ New York Knicks | W 134-128 | |
| Feb 06, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 124-116 | |
| Feb 08, 2023 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 110-104 | |
| Feb 10, 2023 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-106 | |
| Feb 14, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 134-124 | |
| Feb 16, 2023 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-107 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 176-175 | |
| Feb 26, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 134-124 | |
| Feb 28, 2023 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 108-101 | |
| Mar 02, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 115-91 | |
| Mar 03, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 128-127 | |
| Mar 05, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 135-129 | |
| Mar 08, 2023 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 108-100 | |
| Mar 11, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | W 106-95 | |
| Mar 15, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 134-126 | |
| Mar 18, 2023 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 113-108 | |
| Mar 19, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 117-102 | |
| Mar 21, 2023 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 101-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2023 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 127-105 | |
| Mar 25, 2023 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 131-110 | |
| Mar 27, 2023 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 124-112 | |
| Mar 29, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 141-132 | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 108-94 | |
| Apr 01, 2023 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 122-114 | |
| Apr 05, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 125-118 | |
| Apr 08, 2023 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 136-125 | |
| Apr 09, 2023 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 119-114 |