Their chase for a playoff spot was halted Saturday afternoon when the Denver Nuggets eliminated them from contention.
The Clippers play the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on Monday night and host the Lakers on Wednesday on the final night of the regular season.
"I think I have to play the guys against New Orleans, honestly. I think we have to really go after that game. I just believe in protecting the league, you know what I'm saying? I just think that's what we should do and I hope we do that."
iffy going into the game and he just said, 'I want to go and see what I can do.