Here’s some news that most NBA fans probably didn’t expect to read this season: The LA Clippers are going to the playoffs. Yes, that same LA Clippers team — give or take — that was actually projected to be a 20-win team this season will be a fixture in this year’s playoffs.
The LA Clippers officially punched their ticket on Tuesday night, after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game that was hardly as close as the final score reflects.
Led by Danilo Gallinari (25 points, 10 rebounds) and Lou Williams (20 points, seven assists), the Clippers jumped out to a 42-23 lead at the end of the first quarter.