The LA Clippers were again without Kawhi Leonard & Paul George for Game 4 against Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, & Deandre Ayton's Suns. Russell Westbrook tried his best to carry the load but it wouldn't quite be enough as the Los Angeles Clippers lost 112-100.

In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down Game 4, what Russell Westbrook has proven in this series, and what can be done in Game 5.

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The LA Clippers series against the Phoenix Suns switched hands with unexpected news on the day of the game. Kawhi Leonard, who had been the best player in the series thus far, was ruled out with a sprained knee that he apparently sustained in Game 1 and re-aggravated in Game 2. So the Los Angeles Clippers took on Devin Booker, Chris Paul, & Kevin Durant, without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. 

In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about how the game slipped away, who has to be better for the Clippers to win, and what makes Phoenix so hard to guard. He ends by describing his theme of the day after all the events.

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The LA Clippers were looking to pull off the seemingly unthinkable against Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, & Deandre Ayton's Phoenix Suns by winning both road games to begin the series. But they would fall just short in what was a picture perfect shooting night for the Suns starters. Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook did their part for the Los Angeles Clippers but the supporting cast failed on their end. 

In this episode, Die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what the loss means for the Clips, what it shows, what the team could have done better, what the Suns did well, and where they can possibly adjust for Game 3. 

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The LA Clippers got what they came for by defeating Phoenix in Game 1, taking home court advantage back to Los Angeles, win or lose game 2. What should the Los Angeles Clippers expect from Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and crew. 

In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what to expect from Phoenix, what adjustments they could make, and why it was a favorable matchup as opposed to the other side of the bracket. 

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The LA Clippers began their championship quest in Phoenix without Paul George. Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook took on the new look Suns, led by Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and former Los Angeles Clipper Chris Paul. 

The Phoenix Suns are heavy favorites in this matchup with the absence of Paul George and their 8-0 record with Kevin Durant in the lineup but the Clippers put an end to that streak with an upset victory. In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about the immense performances from Russ, Kawhi, and what Ty Lue and the bench did so well to steal game 1.

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Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs, what's the key to overcoming their lack of time together?

Brendon Kleen (Locked On Suns) joins Nick Angstadt (Locked On NBA) to discuss the state of the Phoenix Suns heading into the NBA Playoffs. What’s the biggest on-court story this season? What will the Playoff Rotation look like and who’s on the bubble? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses (how have they won and lost games this year)? What are fans/team/host expectations this postseason? 

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Kawhi Leonard won't have Paul George but how will Ty Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers attack the NBA Playoffs?

Darian Vaziri (Locked On Clippers) joins Nick Angstadt (Locked On NBA) to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Clippers going into the NBA playoffs. What’s the biggest on-court story this season? What will the Playoff Rotation look like and who’s on the bubble? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses (how have they won and lost games this year)? What are fans/team/host expectations this postseason? 

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In this episode, Die hard Clipper Fan and Host of Locked On Clippers Darian Vaziri is joined by native Arizonan and Host of Locked On Suns Brendon Kleen to preview the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns. 

With all the exciting storylines around Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul, the two hosts ask each other the main questions they have about the opposing side, and finish with their predictions for the series. 

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In this pre playoff episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan Darian Vaziri grades every single LA Clipper player + Ty Lue, Lawrence Frank, and the ex players for their exploits in the 2022/23 season. 

He talks about what they have been good and bad at and grades them on how they performed relative to expectation. 

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The LA Clippers will officially be playing Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and the Phoenix Suns in Round 1 of the Western Conference Playoffs. Without Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers will have the odds stacked against them, which is something they are quite familiar with. 

In the 2021 Western Conference Finals (the first time the Clippers had ever made it that far), Kawhi Leonard missed the entire series after he had torn his ACL against the Utah Jazz. Paul George was forced to carry the load and despite leading the Clippers past the Jazz, he could only lead the team to 2 wins in the eventual series loss to the Phoenix Suns. Now they swap roles and Kawhi must take on a Suns team with the addition of one of the top 5 players of the last 15 years. In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri explains what Kawhi has to do for the Clippers to win the series, who will step up in Paul George’s absence as the 2nd scorer, and the impact of Ty Lue. 

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