Whew. At least March is over.
The Los Angeles Clippers played the first 20-game calendar month in the NBA since February 1967 and though they started the month struggling, the Clippers ended with a flourish, a five-game homestand sweep that has kept the Clippers in the thick of the Pacific Division race with the Lakers, as well as in line to have home court advantage in a playoff series for the first time in franchise history.
Here is a look at the week ahead for the Clippers, highlighted by battles with the defending NBA champions and the battle of Staples Center.
Monday - Clippers at Dallas (5:30 p.m., Fox Sports West): These two teams have played a pair of close games this season, with the Clippers earning a two-point win in Los Angeles on January 18 and the Mavericks prevailing by four points in Dallas on February 16.
Wednesday - Lakers at Clippers (7:30 p.m., Prime Ticket, KCAL, ESPN): The winner of this game will have the tiebreaker, and the inside track at winning the Pacific Division, as the two teams open the week separated by just a game in the loss column.
Thursday - Clippers at Sacramento (7 p.m., Fox Sports West): The Clippers beat Sacramento in their only previous matchup this season, a 108-100 road victory.
Saturday - Sacramento at Clippers (7:30 p.m., Fox Sports West): The Clippers have won seven straight home games, and are 36-13 in their last 49 home games dating back to last season.
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