Nuggets Clippers Basketball

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) grabs a rebound over Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during a conference semifinal playoff game Tuesday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The more things changed for the Los Angeles Clippers, the more they stayed the same.

They shocked the league by adding superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to a proven cast, immediately creating major expectations for the franchise to win its first NBA championship.

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