didn't the clippers tank a few games in the 05-06 season to get in position for denveR? not sure how that's different than this.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...604160LAC.html
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=260418029
don't get me wrong.. im not judging/criticizing the clippers like you are doing the knicks.. im just saying that it looks like a tank job when the clippers best player plays under 30 minutes. sam and chris didn't play at all yet they're ready and fresh for denver. i could be wrong, but i just remember the clippers getting a little criticism during that time.
here's a link of april 22nd, their first game against the nuggets
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=260422012