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Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz, Oct 30, 2009 6:00 PM PDT


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October 30th, 2009, 6:00 PM
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Probable starters:
Baron Davis
PG Deron Williams
Eric Gordon
SG Ronnie Brewer
Al Thornton
SF Andrei Kirilenko
Marcus Camby
PF Carlos Boozer
Chris Kaman
C Mehmet Okur

 

The Back Story:

  • First meeting.  Utah swept the series last season 3-0.  If you're curious, the Clippers actually play a team they managed to beat at least once last season tomorrow when Dallas comes to LA.

The trivia answer is:  Kirilenko is from Russia, Okur is from Turkey, Fesenko is from Ukraine, and Williams is from West Virginia.  Those were the easy ones.  Koufos is of Greek descent and played for Team Greece this summer, but he was born in Ohio.  Boozer played high school ball in Alaska, but was born in Germany.

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Wow

“and 1” fade away for Kaman

by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GOOD START!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ahhhhh.... and down goes Camby

does it ever end?

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Camby limps off court

not looking good.

I can’t believe this

by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

at some point we just have to believe it, i guess???

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hell yes!

'Cause how you play, is how you'll be remembered. PLAY LOUD!

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CAMBY'S BACK!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

a good play?!? OMG THAT WAS A GOOD PLAY!!!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ahhh I miss Blake

All these rookies playing and we’re missing ours :(

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, it's called matador defense

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop shooting Camby

You are the number 5 option on the floor.

by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

seems like a good time to bring in the rhino!

by big0lbad on Oct 30, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another Way to View the Game

For this first week of games NBA.com is offering free leaguepass. It is at a pretty nice quality too.

You can watch the games there. Also, it doesn’t seem Eric Gordon is taking many shot attempts. Maybe he is waiting for better opportunities.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

blown layup after blown layup...

does someone pay this team to suck? SERIOUSLY!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Utah’s bench looks very thin

by big0lbad on Oct 30, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kaman Starting the Game off Pretty Well and Eric Gordon can Drive

Kaman has so many different moves. He has been doing all sorts of fade aways and jump shots. A variety of different shots. He doesn’t look like one of those banger centers out there.

Eric Gordon has gotten both of his layups on fast break drives. That is a pretty good sign. Eric Gordon is pretty fast and he has such a great body to control the fast break lay up.

Utah is getting a lot of dunks right now though. Some of it looks like Utah fast breaks and some rotation errors. Utah has well executed offense. Let’s see what the Clippers’ bench can do.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Telfair up?

I’m surprised, Baron is looking good

by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

On Baron

Baron started the game off well on offense. He is getting everything in the paint. High field goal percentage now, and good free throw percentage.

Clippers started the game with 2 back to back 3 point plays too. How often does that happen?

This is the attack mode Baron. Clippers are doing well to stay in the game, but they need to find a way to slow the Jazz down.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 6:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice little 7-0 to get us within 1

I like Craig Smith’s passing ability – wasn’t aware of that

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not a bad 1st quarter. just got to tighten up the D.

by big0lbad on Oct 30, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

We need to get Kaman to keep posting up also, he should get his way in this game. He’s looking real good this year.

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I certainly hope

we’re not going to rely on our offense to carry us through games. Our D has got to get better.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weird Play to End the Half

Clippers had 9 seconds left and no passes. I was surprised Telfair didn’t pass it to Butler or Gordon. Pretty nice offensive first half with 54%.

Gordon is looking pretty efficient out there too. All the points in the paint for the team is pretty nice. Clippers need to keep on abusing Kaman on a shorter Utah front line. Especially when they are playing Boozer and Millsap together.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Smith and-1 to start the 2nd!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Before

Citizen Lawler’s Law first mentioned it to me last year when the Rhino was beating the crap out of the Clippers

by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha Ha

He was one of the MANY players last year who really kicked us in the nuts wasn’t he!!!

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya

If memory serves the Clippers had like no PF’s available for that game, so Rhino was beasting BSkinnz

by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's right

The Rhino was beating down on old Golden Chin himself

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Smith rumbling in for 2"

It is almost like they know his nickname is the rhino.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GREAT PASS BY RHINO FOR THE BUTLER BINGO!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON DJ! LOL

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

stay in control team!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice move DJ!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pounding them inside and drawing the fouls

love it! Glad the refs aren’t being stingy on us.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL DJ “shit”!

by big0lbad on Oct 30, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL.. air ball free throw DJ

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ has come up short on both of his second free throws

"Where would the Clippers be without Sean Rooks?"

by Regulan on Oct 30, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I know haha

how does he do that. Just do it the same way twice.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

More on DJ

DJ really has been playing well. He is getting other players fouled, had a nice box out around 9:05 minute mark, and I think he even dived for a ball and saved a possession. No dunks just yet…

The Jazz commentators are surprised by the pace of the Clippers right now. The Clippers are getting a lot of surprised and positive compliments from the commentators.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

our offense is just terrible...

give the ball to someone, and have him go make a play

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ's effort

It’s amazing the effort he gives sometimes when grabbing boards. Many times he doesn’t even leave his feat. For someone so athletic and young, he sure is lazy.

by Hooch20 on Oct 30, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay! Baron's gonna start chucking now!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Same here

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good god

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thornton has been poor so far today

He just doesn’t fit well in the starting lineup

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I still like having him

He’s pushing himself into a bench role but he’s been sloppy thus far. He can play better.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

strange how we are only down by 2 haha

by big0lbad on Oct 30, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it's a great read

and the way the NBA is trying to blackball all publishers. Maybe he hit on something

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Definitely running away from the problem.

Just making themselves look like they want the NBA run this way.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baron playing really well today

4-6 fg, every make was a layup I think. 13 points too. Davis is getting Eric Gordon efficiency. This is the athletic Davis. When he plays like this, he is fun to watch. His move at 2:45 was really impressive too.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's struggling defensively

but who doesn’t against Deron. Apart from a brick of a 3 he is playing well offensively though

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why can't we get any stops???

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KAPTAIN KAVEMANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't wait for the 4th quarter collapse!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We played well

but Utah was executing to precision

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know it.. it's scary

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YOu have to love the way Utah executes on the offensive end

it’s so hard w/ all those back cuts and screens

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do love it...

wish we could have their coach!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally this team, for the most part

Battled strong the WHOLE first half.

Same stuff next half please!!!

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great play to end the half

Great game to watch and I’m really impressed by us. I’ve gotta say we are soooooooo much better than last year and I think Kaman is going past 2.0 towards 3.0

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Way to End the Half

Eric Gordon is a really good finisher on the fast break. He is tailor made offensively for a fast break system. Really impressed by the efficiency of Kaman. So far this is two games in a row. I think he goes to 2.1 if he is consistently this good.

Best part of the game: Lots of points in the paint and layups.

Fear for the 4th quarter: Deron Williams. He is always a threat in the clutch. He is playing pretty well now, and if he is left open at the 3 in the 4th the Clippers will be in trouble.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crikey

Just watching some Memphis vs Toronto on League Pass. How much weight has ZBo lost over teh summer – he is relatively thin!

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

May has lost a LOT of weight

Evans has looked good. not much of a playmaker but dominating with that size and power

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

About NBA League Pass Broadband

Yeah, I would say it is pretty good quality. Not too much lag at all either. It is nice to quickly switch between games during commercials.

by ClipperTheorist on Oct 30, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very good. I get a different one from the US -

It’s international league pass broadband and it uses a viewer called RayV within your browser. Last year there were lots of problems but this year it’s much, much better.
You can get standard (which I’ve got) or HD. Excellent value as me and some mates in Australia split the cost and have 1 login!

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Oct 30, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was such a lame foul call

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad call

If they call that give EG some when he’s getting hacked on the way up

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

come up with some great possessions here... NOTTTTTTTTTT

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fesenko...

really. Come on guys!

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yup.. they've been missing them like crazy

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're drifting out of the paint too much

Enough with the double teams if your gonna let some random scrub like Fesenko get 6 of thier 10 3rd quarter points.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

EJ!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice Baron!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, where is smith

no way sool can cover Milsap

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH ME OH MY! BARON BLOCK!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nevermind

bad shot and bad d

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotta snap that out of his system

He play amazing and then does some stupid shit like that.

And BD, that wasn;t a two for one opportunity lol

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

now they look dead out there.. LOL

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fesenko = All Star vs. Clippers.. There's usually one no-namer!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

there's the chucker that we hate! :\

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright, let's get them in the bonus early! >:(

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

here comes that collapse!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CLIPPERS BASKETBALL - HATE THE GAME

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay.. another miss

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Al

you gotta know that was a silly shot. Drive to the hoop!!!!

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

John Wall! John Wall! John Wall! John Wall! John Wall!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pathetic team

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

EJ misses ANOTHER free throw

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

blah

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Baron replaces EJ? now we have zero shooters out there

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ahhh.. this game is over

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Al slowly getting better

at least he makes it to the basket now.

Now just finish

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice break

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey guys, in case you haven't figured out.. you have to guard Millsap

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just can figure who can cover Milsap

Kaman won’t go out that far and he can drive around kaman

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theses team don't just get better all of a sudden every fourth quarter

Seriously leave the guys on the floor. Don’t walk to the bench. I don’t know what happens over there for these guys to be playing like this.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no movement without the ball…come on, clips.

by chimichanga on Oct 30, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad possession

Kaman was looking for a cutter and telfair and al just watched the whole time

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kaman has defensive downe syndrome.

by ReignMan on Oct 30, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

a sea of red jerseys and millsap still gets the damn rebound and uncontested putback. gawd this sucks.

by chimichanga on Oct 30, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

11 point game, and growing

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Clippers, I know Halloween is tomorrow...

…but scaring me by reminding me of last season is not cool! :(

by edk3 on Oct 30, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, that was fun... not

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The collective basketball IQ on this team is incredibly low. Dammit.

by ReignMan on Oct 30, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4th quarter collapse, in full Clipper style!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How does that happen

I’m not even f**king joking. WTF happened?!?!

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the Clippers.. What do you expect?

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not this kind of meltdown

After playing so strong up until the last minute of the 3rd.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only team looking at 0-3

Maybe Sacramento will join us.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I waste entirely too much time on this garbage team.. LOL

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blake Griffin isn't going to make a difference

if the team continues to forget that a basketball game is more than 3 quarters long.

by edk3 on Oct 30, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we have 2 bigs

yet, all of teams score alot in the painted area?

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL... Pathetic

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

8 points the quarter

That’s unacceptable!

Dun better be riding these f**kers the entire time back home and up until the tip of next game. This is embarracing and ridiculous!

0-3! We’re equally as good as the Kings? We were projected to be a sleeper playoff team and the kings were looking at the lottery.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Clippers.. They always find a way to lose...

even with all of this talent

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This team just doesn't know HOW to win yet

They have to figure that out before they go anywhere.

by turs12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Al you've shown up a little late

Remember how to play this way tomorrow.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Suns were not a tough team

should of won that game. They’re good but not that good.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed..

I would’ve been okay losing this game, if we won on Wednesday

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winnable but still a team you have to work for

It’s not like we have the Knicks or bobcats

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly, the Clippers should be 2-1 right now. They practically gave away these last two games.

by edk3 on Oct 30, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suns without Richardson

And Utah without Okur and Harpring. No excuses.

by turs12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i finally decided to register

i can’t stand it….i have to commiserate my pain with others….

by whyamiaclippersfan on Oct 30, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Clips need help

Al Thornton should go to the D-League.

"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway

by LACK on Oct 30, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and there's the exclamation point

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

complete lack of effort in the 4th quarter. that’s it. that’s all boxing out and interior defense is.

by chimichanga on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i was at the suns game

the suns are not an elite team…maybe just good…but if the clips want to pass them, they should’ve beat them

by whyamiaclippersfan on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's Griffin when you need it

Camby 3-9 from field. Amazing.

"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway

by LACK on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and Al needs to get to the line like this every night

Then he can take those shot because guys will play off him expecting him to drive.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stat of the game:

We didn’t have to watch BRicky!!

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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Have at it, my friend!

'Cause how you play, is how you'll be remembered. PLAY LOUD!

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually, whyami, i was just gonna ask that. i’m kinda new here and don’t know where everyone stands on dunleavy. but it feels like he’s is too unpopular with the players and has no control over the team. in the 3 games so far they’ve just taken some dumb shots at key moments and gotten outmuscled in the paint and that’s all discipline and hustle.

by chimichanga on Oct 30, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everything we discussed about the concerns before season

is glaring in all the games.

1. Boxing out by the other players who are not Kaman and camby
2. Al’s IQ

See you guys tomorrow

by Qlippers on Oct 30, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seems like the turning point...

was at the end of the 3rd quarter when Baron starting throwing up those jump shots

"Where would the Clippers be without Sean Rooks?"

by Regulan on Oct 30, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and lack of defense

Baron has got to cut that s**t out!

Al has got to be more aggressive!

And this team can’t lose focus. I seriously don’t know how to explain that collapse.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They won't be winning any time soon, so no worries.

'Cause how you play, is how you'll be remembered. PLAY LOUD!

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he means during the game

And I totally agree. They get too relaxed when they build momentum and never allow themselves to continue the dominating play.

We looked so good pounding the ball in the paint kicking out for the jumpers. Looked like everyone took ambien in the 4th. No ball movement and not offensive sets. just standing around letting the clock run out.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lots of teams lose 3 in a row

it just sucks that it has to happen at the very beginning of the season.

by turs12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the difference between us and them

Losing 3 in a row when you have a respectable (even less than desired) record is alright….it happens

But losing 3 in a row is NO way to start the season off. It shows the team really isn’t ready or competitive enough to compete.

I’ll be shocked to see ANY team go 0-3 to start the season off (besides the Kings lol)

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why we're losing

 17,10,and 12 Orebounds for the opposition in the last 3 games respectively. In the last 2 games we’ve been killed by the point guards on the pick&roll. Nash and Millsap both killed us in the 4th quarter also. i hope we’re not looking ahead of dallas like minny’s a sure win because last year, after our 1-6 start, we had the warriors and the kings and blew both of those games. Like Dunleavy says, we can play with anyone on any night.
    Tommorow, #1, rebound the ball. I’m worried whose gonna be able to match up with marion on the boards. Might as well put novak on him:), so when kaman’s posting like dirk he can kick it out to him.

by MTM22 on Oct 30, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Geez, another fourth-quarter collapse.

I could almost swear I’ve seen this movie before.

I've got nothing.

by bc56274 on Oct 30, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

went straight to DVD VHS

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe they're not conditioned well enough to play through 4?

I was initially discounting the trainer and conditioning as the fault for all their injuries and collapse, but after another poor 4th qtr showing, I think they’re not built or conditioned enough to last though the game! When Utah stepped up their defense Clips were playing lethargic and I could see it! Dunleavy made a comment over the summer where Baron tends to shoot jumpers because he gets tired towards the end.

Clearly Gordon and Kaman were playing well. Bad shot selection and definitely rebounding killed them!

by clipFanInSD on Oct 30, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If it's a lack of conditioning

it’s a lack of mental, not physical conditioning. This team just loses their confidence way too fast. They get comfortable when they have the lead and let it slip every time. They then panic and find it hard to bounce back.

by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree! They lose confidence and they get too comfortable with the leads… and let it slip. For some reason this team can’t put it together! We need a W soon , i’m tried of my friends bickering about my love for the clippers saying they don’t have a W!!!! and that they are the worst team in the NBA. Need to prove everybody wrong!

Clips' Nation
Eagles!

by Goosebumpz on Oct 31, 2009 1:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two BIG problems

1. MDsr and the coaching staff need to get the rotations right! We cannot have our bench starting the 4th every game. All three games we have been close or leading entering the 4th only to have the opposing team go on a huge run while we go on a scoring drought. I dont see this happening with Blake, but with the players we have now, it happens far too often.

2. Chris Kaman needs to learn to pass out of double teams. He was doubled many times in the 4th and he did not get the ball out on the perimeter. If he is going to be the focus of our half-court offense he needs to learn to get rid of the ball. Our shooters are open, but Kaman doesn’t think fast enough to find them.

I have a third, but I think the negative talk of AT says all I have to say. WHERE IS BUTLER!?

by NBAFAN8 on Oct 30, 2009 10:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

at least were starting to look better at loosing

Max McCarthy

by Swagmeister33 on Oct 30, 2009 11:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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