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Clippers season is over

OK, so the basketball portion of the Clippers season ended tonight at Staples Center. They led the Thunder by as much as 16 points, but no matter. Kevin Durant took over and the Clippers' blown loss in the final seconds two days ago really hurts. Final: 104-98.

silver-sterling.jpgThis means fans can turn their attention full time to the Donald Sterling drama (and a little comedy.) Sterling's lawyer has advised the NBA that the Clippers owner will not be paying the $2.5 million fine assessed by the commissioner. Next move belongs to Adam Silver.


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