UNDISPUTED Chris_Broussard received a text confirmation from a source who would know that it's "totally true" the Clippers tanked to avoid the Lakers:

Game Thread Los Angeles Clippers 3-4 vs Houston Rockets 1-7

Klay: "We're better than the showtime Lakers smirks"

Goon Russell Westbrook is NOT starting for the Lakers tonight LeBron Pat Bev Troy Brown Lonnie Walker and Damian Jones

Chris Finch gives the Wolves some gear to dress up for Miami