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What was the original name of the Los Angeles Clippers when the franchise was founded in 1970?
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The Los Angeles Clippers were originally founded as the Buffalo Braves in 1970. They were based in Buffalo, New York, and reached the NBA playoffs three times during their eight seasons there before relocating to San Diego in 1978.
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