The Clippers were eliminated from Western Conference playoff contention with a 134-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday afternoon at Staples Center before 16,166 subdued fans.
The Clippers had to win their remaining three games just to have a chance at making the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, but have instead have lost four of their last five games.
They have two regular-season games left, Monday at home against the New Orleans Pelicans and Wednesday night against the Lakers. The Clippers will be one of two teams in the West that fail to make the playoffs despite a winning record.