2024 NBA Western Conference Finals

Lore & Background

The Clippers' lone Western Conference Finals appearance in 2021 is a central theme in Clippers lore, often cited as a breakthrough moment that ended decades of playoff frustration. It stands in contrast to their local rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, and other Western giants who have made multiple trips to this stage. This historical achievement defines the current generation's mission: to build on that success and secure the franchise's first-ever NBA Finals berth, overcoming a legacy of rebuilding and relocations.

Reader's Guide

The Clippers have never won an NBA Championship or reached the Western Conference Finals. The franchise won three Pacific Division titles: 1978 (Buffalo), 1984 (San Diego), and 1996 (Los Angeles). They have never advanced past the second round of the playoffs in their entire history.

Did You Know?

• The Clippers are one of only a few NBA franchises to reach the Conference Semifinals multiple times and have now also reached the Conference Finals.
• As the Buffalo Braves, the team faced the Boston Celtics in the 1976 Eastern Conference Semifinals, a notable playoff matchup in franchise history.
• In the 'Lob City' era, the Clippers became known for a unique style of play that revolutionized small-ball basketball, and they later reached the Conference Finals in 2021.