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Highlighting five days during the 2014 NBA playoffs, when Doc Rivers, Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan, and the LA Clippers led an unprecedented movement of athletes to hold racism accountable.

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18th May 2020 - 29th May 2020
Director
Mike Jacobs
Top Cast
Chris PaulGlenn 'Doc' RiversDeAndre Jordan
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Who Makes The Game? Still
Who Makes The Game?
18th May 2020

Episode 1

At the outset of the 2014 NBA playoffs, the biggest scandal in league history was about to erupt.

The Fish's Head. Still
The Fish's Head.
18th May 2020

Episode 2

A look back at one of the worst franchises in professional sports, the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Tape. Still
The Tape.
18th May 2020

Episode 3

The Donald Sterling tape leaks. Clippers players and coaches react with shock and disgust.

Property. Still
Property.
19th May 2020

Episode 4

Donald Sterling's views on race extend beyond basketball and into how he ran his real estate empire.

Uproar. Still
Uproar.
20th May 2020

Episode 5

The tape creates an escalating crisis for the NBA and its new commissioner Adam Silver.

The Choice. Still
The Choice.
21st May 2020

Episode 6

In a private team meeting, Clippers players and coaches talk about the tape, race, and how to respond.

The Protest. Still
The Protest.
25th May 2020

Episode 7

The Clippers stage a protest, expressing unity and showing the world what they believe in.

Pressure. Still
Pressure.
25th May 2020

Episode 8

Pressure mounts to remove Donald Sterling from the league.

Bigger Than Sports. Still
Bigger Than Sports.
26th May 2020

Episode 9

New commissioner Adam Silver makes the bold decision to ban Donald Sterling for life from the NBA.

Doubling Down. Still
Doubling Down.
27th May 2020

Episode 10

The Sterling scandal continues to haunt the team as their season comes to an abrupt conclusion.

Ousted. Still
Ousted.
28th May 2020

Episode 11

In dramatic tabloid fashion, the Clippers are sold to Steve Balmer, officially ending the scandal.

We Make The Game. Still
We Make The Game.
29th May 2020

Episode 12

The Sterling scandal ushered in a new era of player empowerment, and they haven't looked back since.