Clippers Vs. Knicks Final Score: L.A. Loses 99-93, No Longer Controls Playoff Destiny

The Los Angeles Clippers no longer hold their playoff fate in their own hands. The Clippers lost 99-93 to the New York Knicks Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, dropping their second straight game to end their regular season. With the loss, the Clippers fell a half-game behind the Memphis Grizzlies in the race for the No. 4 seed and home court advantage in the first round.

If Memphis beats Orlando at home Thursday night, they get the No. 4 seed and will host the Clippers beginning this weekend. But if Memphis loses, the Clippers get the No. 4 seed and home court advantage for the first time in franchise history.

Randy Foye scored a career-high 28 points in the loss, while Blake Griffin added 29 points and 10 rebounds. The Clippers were without Chris Paul, who had a mild left groin strain.

J.R. Smith led New York with 21 points off the bench.

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Clippers Vs. Hawks: Blake Griffin, Chris Paul Combine For 70 Points, But L.A. Loses 109-102

The Los Angeles Clippers know who they will play in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Now the only question is which team will have home court advantage. The Clippers lost 109-102 Tuesday night in Georgia to the Atlanta Hawks, which clinched the Pacific Division and No. 3 seed in the Pacific Division for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Chris Paul had 34 points, eight assists, and five rebounds for the Clippers, and Blake Griffin scored 36 points and grabbed eight rebounds in defeat for the Clippers (40-25), who shot 50% in the loss.

It was the second straight loss for Los Angeles, who still has a magic number of one to clinch home court advantage over the Memphis Grizzlies (40-25). The Clippers and Grizzlies both have the same record and will play in the first round as the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds, but home court advantage will be determined by the final game for both teams.

The Clippers hold the tiebreaker over Memphis, so if the Clippers can beat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night they would clinch the No. 4 seed. But should the Clippers lose, then Memphis would have a chance to gain home court advantage and the No. 4 seed with a win Thursday at home against the Orlando Magic.

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Clippers Vs. Hawks: L.A. Needs One Win To Clinch Home Court Advantage

The Clippers are 16-15 on the road this season.