Doc fights chemistry problems created by Donald's favoritism and harassment. The fragile love triangle between Donald, Shelly and V. combusts when V. refuses to stay out of sight. Attendance is mandatory at the Labor Day white party.
As the team stumbles in the opening round of the playoffs, Doc schools them to insulate their game from distractions. When Donald and Shelly solidify their bond, V. threatens to go public with a shocking tape. V. and Shelly hire lawyers.
The tape hits TMZ, right in time to disrupt the Clippers' hard-won momentum and Donald's 80th birthday. V. responds to the outrage with curious sartorial choices.