Rowan Kavner
PLAYA VISTA, Calif. - A mixture of excitement and surprise set in for the Clippers as they watched the final games wrap up, cementing an unanticipated matchup against the defending champions.
The likelihood the Clippers would draw the Spurs was minimal Wednesday night. In fact, only one scenario existed where they’d earn the No. 3 seed and have to play San Antonio. But the Clippers aren’t feeling sorry for themselves.
“You have to get over that,” said Jamal Crawford. “They could be saying the same thing, they won 21 out of 25 games, moved up a couple spots, lost one game and dropped to sixth.