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The NBA released its 2016-17 regular-season schedule on Thursday. As Los Angeles Clippers fans peruse their teams schedule, here are the five games they should circle on their calendar:Oct. 27: Clippers at?Portland Trail BlazersThe Clippers enter the season as a title contender but with plenty of questions that need answering including?Blake Griffins long-term future. If the Clippers remain healthy -- a big if --?Chris Paul,?DeAndre Jordan?and Griffin have enough to bring that elusive title to the Clippers.?Its hard to figure out why the Clippers have such bad luck, but injuries to Paul and Griffin doomed them earlier this year in the playoffs against the Trail Blazers, who dug out of a 2-0 hole by winning four straight. If their team is healthy, Clippers fans will get to see what could have been.Nov. 2:?Oklahoma City Thunder?vs. ClippersRussell Westbrook could be a man on a mission in Oklahoma City, and its no secret the Thunder want to bring Griffin, who played at Oklahoma, back home for next season. Westbrook re-signed for two more years after this and he needs a running mate.Dec. 1: Clippers at?Cleveland CavaliersAny time the champs come to town it is an event, and with the Clippers as one of the top threats to the Warriors, this could shape up to be a Finals preview.Dec. 7:?Golden State Warriors?vs. ClippersThe first meeting will be a titanic matchup of stars with Paul, Jordan and Griffin against?Kevin Durant,?Stephen Curry,?Draymond Green?and?Klay Thompson. The Clippers had a meeting with Durant in free agency but didnt close the deal. Durant chose the Warriors because they had better title chances. The Clippers will try to prove Durant wrong.Dec. 25: Clippers at?Los Angeles LakersWhat better than an inner city rivalry game on Christmas. A Kobe-less Lakers team full of young guns will face off with a fully loaded Clips team -- that is, if Paul and Griffin can stay healthy by the time Christmas rolls around. Riley Ridley Jersey . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium. Mike Singletary Bears Jersey . Clarkson had been dealing with an elbow injury in early January and will be out of action for at least one week. He has three goals and five assists through 36 games with the Leafs this season. http://www.chicagobearfootballauthentic.com/authentic-dan-hampton-bears-jersey/ . The 29-year-old Baines has established himself as one of the top attacking full backs in the country and was the subject of two bids from United during the last off-season. Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that keeping Baines at the club is a "massive boost and exciting for the future" because he brings "maturity and football knowledge in a very specialized position on the pitch" and an "infectious and positive influence to the rest of the squad. Mike Singletary Jersey . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Mike Ditka Jersey . -- The plastic that was taped across the lockers in Oaklands clubhouse came down and the champagne that was on ice went back into the cooler. ?Curtis AxelD.O.B.: Oct. 1, 1979Billed height: 6-foot-3Billed weight: 228 poundsBilled from: Champlin, MinnesotaSignature moves: Axehole, Perfect PlexNickname: The Axe ManWWE main roster debut: Oct. 26, 2007College: North Hennepin Community College (Minnesota)WWE Accolades 1-time Intercontinental champion; won on June 16, 20131-time WWE tag team champion (with David Otunga); won on May 23, 2011Other NotesThird-generation wrestler: Son of Mr.dddddddddddd Perfect Curt Hennig and grandson of Larry The Axe HennigWill make film debut in the WWE Studios movie The Marine 5: Battleground in 2017 ' ' '