Clippers @ Utah - Open Thread
by Steve Perrin on Oct 30, 2009 5:45 PM PDT
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PrintLos Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz, Oct 30, 2009 6:00 PM PDT
2009/2010 NBA Regular Season
vs.
0-2 0-1
Energy Solutions Arena
October 30th, 2009, 6:00 PM
Prime Ticket, 980 AM
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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they have Tony Parker with Eric's face haha
Anyone catch that?
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
ahhhhh.... and down goes Camby
does it ever end?
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not for this team
F**king unbelievable. This is unreal.
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
In fairness we shouldn't be too surprised
it’s not a curse, it’s having injury prone players on the team
by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah and it's the same ankle that hasn't fully healed
but still haha……un-freakin-real
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
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
hell yes!
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
is Camby just going to make it worse? Blake style?
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a good play?!? OMG THAT WAS A GOOD PLAY!!!
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http://atdhe.net/9291/watch-los-angeles-clippers-vs-utah-jazz
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
LOL
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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
blown layup after blown layup...
does someone pay this team to suck? SERIOUSLY!
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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
The Clippers are not doing anything on defense
by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
nope
not when Utah has 31 points already
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Dunleavy doesn't like to take advantage of the fact that D-Williams has 2 fouls.
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Gordon showed
Telfair has no business holding on to that ball
by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
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!
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!
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
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
He and Butler are really great additions
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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!
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
"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
GREAT PASS BY RHINO FOR THE BUTLER BINGO!
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This Clippers team is definitely deep
keep in mind how deep the Clips will be with Griffin back
by Michael White on Oct 30, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
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
DJ has come up short on both of his second free throws
"Where would the Clippers be without Sean Rooks?"
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
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
Baron was really struggling on Deron in the 1st defensively though
What is Seb like on D?
Bingo! Oh me oh my!
No worries, Dunleavy is a retroactive coach
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
our offense is just terrible...
give the ball to someone, and have him go make a play
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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.
that's how he needs to play
He can’t hit the 3 on the run or in traffic without failing 3 times first. Just keep attacking.
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Sammy's pump fake fouls
Those were priceless
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
Same here
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean that there are actually sets?
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Thornton has been poor so far today
He just doesn’t fit well in the starting lineup
Bingo! Oh me oh my!
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
F**k can our guys get a foul in the paint
Playoff teams would be getting those all night.
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
you guys read the excepts from donaghy's book?
don’t know how believable it is… but interesting nonetheless.
http://deadspin.com/5392067/excerpts-from-the-book-the-nba-doesnt-want-you-to-read
I think it's a great read
and the way the NBA is trying to blackball all publishers. Maybe he hit on something
+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
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
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!
I thought he was terrible on Deron
then I saw telfair
We really need Bulter out there so Kaman can kick it out to him for the 3
"Where would the Clippers be without Sean Rooks?"
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Can't wait for the 4th quarter collapse!
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We played well
but Utah was executing to precision
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
YOu have to love the way Utah executes on the offensive end
it’s so hard w/ all those back cuts and screens
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
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
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!
jeeze gordon score the free throw!!
almost missed
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
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!
still doing what he does best
getting you points
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
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
How is NBA League pass broadband
is the quality good?
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
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!
What a terrible possession
Lucky bailout 3
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
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
come up with some great possessions here... NOTTTTTTTTTT
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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
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
I'm surprised we are still there
and not executing
If he doesn't dunk it there
I’m guessing not. Doesn’t get much easier than that for a dunk attempt.
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
only once or twice per season
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
We got lucky b/c Fesenko touched the ball
To be fair, Baron should have shot it
He only chucked once, that i can remember
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, where is smith
no way sool can cover Milsap
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
Fesenko = All Star vs. Clippers.. There's usually one no-namer!
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Alright, let's get them in the bonus early! >:(
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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
John Wall! John Wall! John Wall! John Wall! John Wall!
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Al just doesn't have it
WTF is going on
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
Nice defense Al
At least keep the D up
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions
Baron replaces EJ? now we have zero shooters out there
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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
And there's your finish!!!
haha thank you Al
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
hey guys, in case you haven't figured out.. you have to guard Millsap
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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
Bad possession
Kaman was looking for a cutter and telfair and al just watched the whole time
Those magic pills are wearing off from the first half
lets get him some more pills!!!
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Clippers, I know Halloween is tomorrow...
…but scaring me by reminding me of last season is not cool! :(
4th quarter collapse, in full Clipper style!
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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
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
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
Only team looking at 0-3
Maybe Sacramento will join us.
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
No real answers
2nd unit forgot it was the 4th quarter at the beginning
just put Novak and Butler in, and try to shoot your way back into this game
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I waste entirely too much time on this garbage team.. LOL
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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.
we have 2 bigs
yet, all of teams score alot in the painted area?
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
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
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
we need to face some easy teams to build confidence
Tough first 4 games
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
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
Winnable but still a team you have to work for
It’s not like we have the Knicks or bobcats
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
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
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
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
the game should ended at the end of the 3rd
by whyamiaclippersfan on Oct 30, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions
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
i thought novak would get some playing time to space out the floor but he's deeper on the pine than ricky d and rush
by whyamiaclippersfan on Oct 30, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
Stat of the game:
We didn’t have to watch BRicky!!
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is it too early to start a fire dunleavy chant at the next home game i go too??
by whyamiaclippersfan on Oct 30, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
Have at it, my friend!
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
hahaha, man i'm really disappointed...i didn't have high expectations but i thought they'd win
at least one of these first three to show they are capable of being competitive in the west
by whyamiaclippersfan on Oct 30, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
Already drinking.. LOL
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by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Oct 30, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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?"
but they were playing so well until Baron decided to try and make some jumpers
"Where would the Clippers be without Sean Rooks?"
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
I think when the Clips are winning they should play like their down by 10
"Where would the Clippers be without Sean Rooks?"
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
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
Hey at least they've won a game
We’d be lucky to be the Kings.
by dulciusEXasperis on Oct 30, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Lots of teams lose 3 in a row
it just sucks that it has to happen at the very beginning of the season.
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
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.
Geez, another fourth-quarter collapse.
I could almost swear I’ve seen this movie before.
I've got nothing.
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!
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
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!
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!?
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