Has Donald Sterling Overshadowed, Doomed LA Clippers Playoff Run?

Maybe the Los Angeles Clippers wouldn't have fallen behind early and eventually been buried by a spirited Golden State Warriors squad if Donald Sterling hadn't kidnapped the news cycle and contaminated his team.

Maybe Stephen Curry wouldn't have been able to capitalize on a dazed opponent with much more than basketball on its mind.

But Sterling (allegedly) said what he said. And the Clippers, already facing one difficult challenge, had to deal with a second on Sunday.

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