Clippers clinch NBA G League playoff spot in season finale
Clippers guard Jahmyl Telfort (19) passing the ball during a game against the Windy City Bulls. OCEANSIDE -- Despite a 118-102 loss to the Stockton Kings in their regular season finale, the San Diego Clippers still walked away with their main objective accomplished. San Diego clinched a spot in the NBA G League playoffs, marking the franchise’s first postseason appearance since 2021-22 and a key step forward in its first season under the San Diego name.
It’s nice to be in it,” head coach Paul Hewitt said. “We got a little help today, obviously, but our guys gave themselves a chance. ” He added, “Winning the game yesterday put us in position.
That’s all you can ask for at this time of year. ” With Sioux Falls losing to the South Bay Lakers, the San Diego Clippers have clinched a NBA G League Playoff spot. Clippers are currently playing the Kings in Oceanside.
*If they win, they snag the 7 seed and play Mexico City. If they lose, they play the Lakers as the 8 seed. — Jared Knobloch (@jknobloch8) March 29, 2026 The game itself mirrored much of the Clippers’ season—competitive, but just out of reach late.
“These guys hung with it,” Hewitt said. “Especially the guys that have been here the whole year… they stuck to the script and gave ourselves a chance. ” San Diego entered the fourth quarter within striking distance before Stockton used a late run to pull away.