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Chris Paul criticized the LA Clippers following their loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In game, highlighting their strained relationship. This comment comes after a particularly damaging defeat for the Clippers.
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Chris Paul appeared to take a dig at the LA Clippers after their Play-In exit to the Golden State Warriors, adding another layer to an already strained relationship.
The reaction came immediately after one of the most damaging losses of the Los Angeles Clippersā season.
And given the history between Paul and the franchise, the timing made the message hard to ignore.
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In a post highlighted via Joey Linn, Paul shared a funeral-themed meme shortly after the final buzzer.
The Clippers had just lost 126-121 to Golden State after blowing a double-digit fourth-quarter lead, with Steph Curry scoring 35 points and taking over late.
The nature of the defeat made Paulās post stand out, with the timing suggesting it was directed at his former team.
Given his legacy with the franchise, the reaction carried more weight than a typical social media post.
The moment also ties back to how Paulās time with the Clippers ended, particularly during his recent stint with the team.
Paulās return did not play out as expected, with disagreements over role and direction leading to a split before the season fully settled.
That exit left clear tension between both sides, making any public reaction to the Clippersā struggles more significant.
Chris Paul appeared to take a dig at the LA Clippers following their Play-In exit to the Golden State Warriors.
The LA Clippers suffered a brutal loss to the Golden State Warriors, leading to their exit from the Play-In tournament.
Chris Paul has a strained relationship with the LA Clippers, which adds context to his recent comments after their loss.

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In that context, the post reads less like a passing comment and more like a reflection of a relationship that never fully recovered.
For the Clippers, the loss ended their season. For Paul, it was a moment that brought old tensions back into focus.
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