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1997–98 Los Angeles Clippers season

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Head coach
  
Bill Fitch

Record
  
17–65 (.207)

Owner(s)
  
Donald Sterling

Playoff finish
  
DNQ

Arena
  
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Arrowhead Pond

Place
  
Division: 7th (Pacific) Conference: 13th (Western)

The 1997–98 NBA season was the Clippers' 28th season in the National Basketball Association, and their 4th season in Anaheim. During the offseason, the Clippers acquired James Robinson and Stojko Vrankovic from the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Loy Vaught going down early into the season with a back injury after just ten games, the Clippers struggled losing 12 of their first 13 games. Midway through the season, Brent Barry was traded to the Miami Heat for last year's Most Improved Player Isaac Austin. The Clippers lost 15 of their final 17 games finishing last place in the Pacific Division with a 17–65 record, as Lamond Murray led them in scoring with 15.4 points per game. Following the season, head coach Bill Fitch was fired, Austin signed as a free agent with the Orlando Magic, and Vaught signed with the Detroit Pistons.

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Roster Notes

  • Center Keith Closs played for the Lakers during the pre-season and had a strong performance. When he was released, the Clippers quickly signed him to their roster.
    • z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot

    Transactions

    The Clippers have been involved in the following transactions during the 1997-98 season.

    References

    1997–98 Los Angeles Clippers season Wikipedia
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