Christmas with the Clippers

Last week, the Los Angeles Clippers went up against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center here in Los Angeles. It was just three days before Christmas, and I knew the Clippers Spirit and Clippers Fan Patrol would be all dolled up in their Santa outfits, performing to holiday music, so this was a “must be there” kind of game. I knew there would be all kinds of holiday hijinks, so I made sure to take lots of photos. I’d like to share a few of my favorites with you. (You can see the whole batch here).

Clippers Spirit. Ain’t they adorable?

Four little elves: Anasheh, Nicole, Kellie, and Recee

Snow bunnies Justene, Mandi, and Bianca

Santa’s helpers: Rhea, Brittany, Jacquelyn, and Teresa

Jacquelyn, Mandi, and Recee take the court

Ever been so excited you thought your head might explode?
Yeah, them too.

Anasheh, Brittany, Nicole, Teresa, and Kellie

Bianca, Rhea, and Nicole

One of the problems with the holiday day game is Too Much Free Time. The dancers usually change outfits between quarters. But on nights like this, they wear the same outfit all night. All that down time makes them a little wacky.

Rhea was ready to be caught before the catchers were ready to do the catching!

Moe, Larry, and Curly

All they want for Christmas is you!

Woohoo – Fan Patrol!
(Are those little red dresses foxy, or what?)

Shea and Nina escort a couple Clippers fans out on the court

Getting ready to toss some girls in the air like frisbees

Cortlin catches some air

This kinda looks like Vince just threw Melek in the air, but I think she’s coming out of orbit in this shot.

Lots of big strong men on the Fan Patrol!

First thought: Ohmigawd, that is so cool.
Second thought: Ohmigawd, I would never ever do that.