The Clippers ended their losing streak Sunday, but the game itself wasn’t that pretty as both the home team and the Mavericks struggled through mostly lethargic offensive performances.
The person who looked like he was having the most fun on the court was actually Chuck the Condor, the Clippers mascot who was celebrating his half birthday during the matinee game. The in-arena broadcast occasionally referred to the event as his 6th birthday, but the semantics are unnecessary — the point is, Chuck had a party, and it was the best part of Clippers vs. Mavericks.
Chuck’s invited guests included his younger brother Kid Condor of the Agua Caliente Clippers, Rampage of the Los Angeles Rams, Bailey from the Los Angeles Kings, Hip Hop Harry, and a litany of fellow NBA mascots: Hugo the Hornet, Harry the Hawk, Blaze the Trail Cat, Jazz Bear, Franklin (from the 76ers), and Burnie (of the Miami Heat).