” In Oakland, Julie Christie threw out – yes, threw out – the first ball before the Clippers and Pit. Atlanta are postseason-bound for the 10th straight season, followed by Memphis (seven), the Clippers (six) and the Warriors and Rockets (five each). Supported byAbout this contentShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via EmailView more sharing opti. Given that inescapable fact, perhaps the first rule of sportsmanship is to afford defeat the same respect as victory.