The Los Angeles Clippers have notched a postseason berth in five of the past six seasons, but their chances are up in the air regarding the 2025 NBA playoff picture.
Clippers Playoff Chances
The Clippers’ playoff odds are +250, meaning they have an implied probability of 28.57% chance to make the postseason.
Here is how their postseason odds compare to the Pacific Division:
- Suns:ย -750
- Warriors:ย -550
- Kings:ย -210
- Lakers:ย -190
- Clippers:ย +250
Clippers Playoff Seed
If the season ended today, the Clippers would be the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference. That would put them near the bottom of the play-in tournament, needing two wins to notch a postseason berth.
The Clippers were the No. 4 seed last year.
Last Time the Clippers Made the Playoffs
The Clippers made the postseason in 2024, notching their fifth playoff bid in six seasons.
However, they lost in the opening round for the third time over that span, losing to the Dallas Mavericks in six games.
The Clippers have 18 postseason appearances without a championship in their franchise history.
Clippers Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Opening Round | Mavericks | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2022-23 | Opening Round | Suns | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2020-21 | Conference Finals | Suns | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2020-21 | Conference Semifinals | Jazz | Won, 4-2 |
| 2020-21 | Opening Round | Mavericks | Won, 4-3 |
| 2018-19 | Opening Round | Warriors | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2016-17 | Opening Round | Jazz | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2015-16 | Opening Round | Trail Blazers | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2014-15 | Conference Semifinals | Rockets | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2014-15 | Opening Round | Spurs | Won, 4-3 |
| 2013-14 | Conference Semifinals | Thunder | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2013-14 | Opening Round | Warriors | Won, 4-3 |
| 2012-13 | Opening Round | Grizzlies | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2011-12 | Conference Semifinals | Spurs | Lost, 4-0 |
| 2011-12 | Opening Round | Grizzlies | Won, 4-3 |
| 2005-06 | Conference Semifinals | Suns | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2005-06 | Opening Round | Nuggets | Won, 4-1 |
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