A defining moment for both teams occurred on , when they finalized a major trade deadline deal.
In the rematch, Indiana surged to a 45–21 lead early in the second quarter. However, the Clippers chipped away at the lead, eventually taking it in the final seconds. The game ended in bizarre fashion when Indiana’s Jay Huff—an 83.7% free-throw shooter—missed two potential game-winning free throws with 0.1 seconds left. The Mathurin-Zubac Trade NBA: Pacers - Clippers
Mathurin immediately contributed to the Clippers' playoff push, scoring 23 points in the March 4 win against his former team. Final Record Conf. Standing Notable Stat LA Clippers 9th (West) Missed playoffs via Play-In Indiana Pacers 14th (East) Worst record in franchise history A defining moment for both teams occurred on