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The Clippers competing during the 2004–05 NBA season

The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and are a member of the NBA Western Conference's Pacific Division. The Clippers were founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves. They were one of three franchises that joined the NBA in the 1970–71 season. The Braves moved to San Diego, California after the 1977–78 season, and became known as the San Diego Clippers. For the 1984–85 NBA season, the Clippers moved north to Los Angeles and became known as the Los Angeles Clippers.

On October 14, 1970, the Braves beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107–92 in their first game. In the 1972 NBA Draft, the Braves selected Bob McAdoo, who later won such awards as Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player. During McAdoo's years (1972–76) with the franchise, the Braves reached the post-season three times and had a record of nine wins and 13 losses during that time.

Overall, the Clippers have qualified for the post-season nine times; most recently in the 2012–13 season. They passed the first round of the playoffs three times (1975–76, 2005–06 and 2011-12). The 30-year drought between winning a playoffs round is the longest in the league history. They also had nine seasons with a winning percentage of .500 or better. In their April 17, 2000 issue, the Sports Illustrated had three Clippers fans on the cover that stated "The worst franchise in sports history". The Clippers have never won league or Conference titles, let alone play in either title game in their 40-year history. They got their first division title in the 2012-13 season, their 43rd year in the league. Overall, their winning percentage through the years is .367, with 1303 wins and 2175 losses.

Table key

Sam Cassell was the co-captain of the Clippers during their 2005–06 post-season appearance.

AMVP	All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
Finish	Final position in league or division standings
GB	Games behind first-place team in division
L	Number of regular season losses
EOY	Executive of the Year
MVP	Most Valuable Player
ROY	Rookie of the Year
MIP	Most Improved Player
SPOR	Sportsmanship Award
W	Number of regular season wins

Seasons

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Playoff berth ¤

Division champions ^

Season	Team	Conference (Conf.)	Conf. finish	Division (Div.)	Div. finish	W	L	Win%	Games behind (GB)	Playoffs	Awards
Buffalo Braves
1970–71	1970-71	Eastern	Template:Ntsh7th	Atlantic	4th	22	60	.268	30		—
1971–72	1971-72	Eastern	Template:Ntsh8th	Atlantic	4th	22	60	.268	34		—
1972–73	1972-73	Eastern	Template:Ntsh7th	Atlantic	3rd	21	61	.256	47		Bob McAdoo (ROY)
1973–74	1973-74	Eastern	Template:Ntsh4th ¤	Atlantic	3rd	42	40	.512	14	Lost Conference Semifinals to Boston Celtics, 4–2	Ernie DiGregorio (ROY) Eddie Donovan (EOY)
1974–75	1974-75	Eastern	Template:Ntsh3rd ¤	Atlantic	2nd	49	33	.598	11	Lost Conference Semifinals to Washington Bullets, 4–3	Bob McAdoo (MVP)
1975–76	1975-76	Eastern	Template:Ntsh5th ¤	Atlantic	2nd	46	36	.561	8	Won First Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers. 2–1 Lost Conference Semifinals to Boston Celtics, 4–2	—
1976–77	1976-77	Eastern	Template:Ntsh10th	Atlantic	4th	30	52	.366	20		Adrian Dantley (ROY)
1977–78	1977-78	Eastern	Template:Ntsh10th	Atlantic	4th	27	55	.329	28		Randy Smith (AMVP)
San Diego Clippers
1978–79	1978-79	Western	Template:Ntsh7th	Pacific	5th	43	39	.524	9		—
1979–80	1979-80	Western	Template:Ntsh7th	Pacific	5th	35	47	.427	25		—
1980–81	1980-81	Western	Template:Ntsh9th	Pacific	5th	36	46	.439	21		—
1981–82	1981-82	Western	Template:Ntsh12th	Pacific	6th	17	65	.207	40		—
1982–83	1982-83	Western	Template:Ntsh11th	Pacific	6th	25	57	.305	33		Terry Cummings (ROY)
1983–84	1983-84	Western	Template:Ntsh11th	Pacific	6th	30	52	.366	24		—
Los Angeles Clippers
1984–85	1984-85	Western	Template:Ntsh11th	Pacific	4th	31	51	.378	31		—
1985–86	1985-86	Western	Template:Ntsh10th	Pacific	3rd	32	50	.390	30		—
1986–87	1986-87	Western	Template:Ntsh12th	Pacific	6th	12	70	.146	53		—
1987–88	1987-88	Western	Template:Ntsh12th	Pacific	6th	17	65	.207	45		—
1988–89	1988-89	Western	Template:Ntsh11th	Pacific	7th	21	61	.256	36		—
1989–90	1989-90	Western	Template:Ntsh11th	Pacific	6th	30	52	.366	33		—
1990–91	1990-91	Western	Template:Ntsh10th	Pacific	6th	31	51	.378	32		—
1991–92	1991-92	Western	Template:Ntsh7th ¤	Pacific	5th	45	37	.549	12	Lost First Round to Utah Jazz, 3–2	—
1992–93	1992-93	Western	Template:Ntsh7th ¤	Pacific	4th	41	41	.500	21	Lost First Round to Houston Rockets, 3–2	—
1993–94	1993-94	Western	Template:Ntsh11th	Pacific	7th	27	55	.329	36		—
1994–95	1994-95	Western	Template:Ntsh13th	Pacific	7th	17	65	.207	42		—
1995–96	1995-96	Western	Template:Ntsh11th	Pacific	7th	29	53	.354	35		—
1996–97	1996-97	Western	Template:Ntsh8th ¤	Pacific	5th	36	46	.439	21	Lost First Round to Utah Jazz, 3–0	—
1997–98	1997-98	Western	Template:Ntsh13th	Pacific	7th	17	65	.207	44		—
1998–99	1998-99	Western	Template:Ntsh13th	Pacific	7th	9	41	.180	26		—
1999–00	1999-00	Western	Template:Ntsh14th	Pacific	7th	15	67	.183	52		—
2000–01	2000-01	Western	Template:Ntsh12th	Pacific	6th	31	51	.378	25		—
2001–02	2001-02	Western	Template:Ntsh9th	Pacific	5th	39	43	.476	22		—
2002–03	2002-03	Western	Template:Ntsh13th	Pacific	7th	27	55	.329	32		—
2003–04	2003-04	Western	Template:Ntsh14th	Pacific	7th	28	54	.341	28		—
2004–05	2004-05	Western	Template:Ntsh10th	Pacific	3rd	37	45	.451	25		Bobby Simmons (MIP)
2005–06	2005-06	Western	Template:Ntsh6th ¤	Pacific	2nd	47	35	.573	7	Won First Round vs. Denver Nuggets, 4–1 Lost Conference Semifinals to Phoenix Suns, 4–3	Elgin Baylor (EOY) Elton Brand (SPOR)
2006–07	2006-07	Western	Template:Ntsh9th	Pacific	4th	40	42	.488	21		—
2007–08	2007-08	Western	Template:Ntsh12th	Pacific	5th	23	59	.280	34		—
2008–09	2008-09	Western	Template:Ntsh14th	Pacific	4th	19	63	.232	46		—
2009–10	2009-10	Western	Template:Ntsh12th	Pacific	3rd	29	53	.353	28		—
2010–11	2010-11	Western	Template:Ntsh13th	Pacific	4th	32	50	.390	25		Blake Griffin (ROY)
2011–12	2011-12	Western	Template:Ntsh5th ¤	Pacific	2nd	40	26	.606	1	Won First Round vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 4–3 Lost Conference Semifinals to San Antonio Spurs 4–0	—
2012-13	2012-13	Western	Template:Ntsh4th ¤	Pacific	Template:Ntsh1st ^	56	26	.683		Lost First Round to Memphis Grizzlies, 4–2	Chris Paul (AMVP)

All-time records

Note: Statistics are correct as of the end of the Template:Nbay.

Statistic	Wins	Losses	W–L%
Buffalo Braves regular season record (1970–1978)	259	397	Template:Winpct
San Diego Clippers regular season record (1978–1984)	186	306	Template:Winpct
Los Angeles Clippers regular season record (1984–present)	858	1,472	Template:Winpct
All-time regular season record (1970–present)	1,303	2,175	Template:Winpct
Buffalo Braves post-season record (1970–1978)	9	13	Template:Winpct
San Diego Clippers post-season record (1978–1984)	0	0	.000
Los Angeles Clippers post-season record (1984-present)	17	25	Template:Winpct
All-time post-season record (1970–present)	26	38	Template:Winpct
All-time regular and post-season record (1970–present)	1,329	2,213	Template:Winpct

Notes

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