The Spurs' Kawhi Leonard takes Blake Griffin to the basket in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal sweep of the Clippers in 2012. The Clippers have a revamped roster, coaching staff, even ownership, since then and say they are better prepared to face San Antonio in a first-round playoff series starting Sunday. ERIC GAY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PLAYA VISTA – The jubilation had barely worn off when the Clippers arrived in San Antonio.
Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul had just wrapped up one of the biggest wins in franchise history – beating the Memphis Grizzlies on their home floor in Game 7 of the 2012 playoffs.
