n, establishing himself as the favorite in one of the tightest MVP races in NBA history, and receiving a shoutout from Kendrick Lamar. nsidering Clippers history, there are simply too many teams better than them in the Western Conference playoffs this year. Not easy when competing against basketball, baseball and the NFL, but there is more: “We want to win. Memphis, No 3 Houston get No6 Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz will meet in remaining series.