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Helene Elliott: Ballmer sees brighter days ahead for Clippers

LOS ANGELES - Steve Ballmer bounced out to center stage, punching his fist in the air and soaking up roars from a gathering of Clippers season-ticket holders and fans. "Let me be clear," the team's owner proclaimed in a booming voice. "I'm fired up tonight."

He wasn't kidding.

The event Wednesday night at Novo at L.A. Live was billed as "The Playbook," a conversation with Lawrence Frank - the Clippers' president of basketball operations - and icon Jerry West, a team consultant. Ballmer made it feel more like a pep

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