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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers, Nov 11, 2009 7:30 PM PST


2009/2010 NBA Regular Season
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November 11th, 2009, 7:30 PM
Prime Ticket, 980 AM
Probable starters:
Baron Davis
 PG Russell Westbrook
Rasual Butler
 SG Thabo Sefolosha
Al Thornton
 SF Kevin Durant
Marcus Camby
 PF Jeff Green
Chris Kaman
 C Nenad Krstic

The Back Story:

First meeting of the season.  Clippers won the season series last year 3-1 (first time I've written that this year - it didn't happen much).

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I wouldn't wish them good luck.

The Clippers might win.

Also Known as "4D" one step beyond 3D

by daddydai on Nov 11, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have to

make them think I’m a nice guy before I call the Clips a WNBA team.

by ElectricPencils on Nov 11, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought our site was slow.

Perhaps LA actually goes to their games, unlike Sacramento.

Also Known as "4D" one step beyond 3D

by daddydai on Nov 11, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha...

Listen here, Thunder Down Under…

Isn’t your team a JV team? Or did the Booster club finally scrape together the funds to feed you so you could play seniors? ;)

by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 11, 2009 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You not talking about team names?

Especially with a name like the clippers?

Here is to a good game!

Also Known as "4D" one step beyond 3D

by daddydai on Nov 11, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rather be a nail clipper than a thunder from down under!

LOL… Just messin’… Good luck to your team!

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha...

Bring it. There’s nothing you can say to a Clippers fan that they haven’t said to themselves. Sticks and stones…All day, baby. All day!

Nah, have a good game. ;)

by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 11, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually back in the days,

Clippers are very famous ships that travels the sea. Let’s just say clipper ships have more heart and courage, esp under “thunder”-ous times.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 8:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We are landlocked and know nothing of seafaring.

I joke of course, but I still prefer the name Thunder.

Also Known as "4D" one step beyond 3D

by daddydai on Nov 11, 2009 9:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jeepers...

It’s already getting hot in here. Let’s go Clips!!!

I just want to see us play well for 48 minutes (barring overtime)

Oh me, oh my!!!! The Red Baron has come home!!

by Clipper T on Nov 11, 2009 7:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LETS LOSE THIS ONE IN STYLE!

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 7:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Westbrook missed one as well.

Those UCLA guys must practice missing layups.

Also Known as "4D" one step beyond 3D

by daddydai on Nov 11, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

this game is U-G-L-Y, it aint got not alibi.

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Kaman's J is not falling.

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 7:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

it feels like they are playing slow today

lots of half court sets, the keep slowing it down

by AtotheZ on Nov 11, 2009 8:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Kaman taking all jumpers

http://www.clipperscurse.com/

by ClippersCurse on Nov 11, 2009 8:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Kaman

Got to get them shots caveman!!!

"Success only comes before work inside of a dictionary!"

by Clipperoo on Nov 11, 2009 8:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Wide open shot, after wide open shot... BLAH

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 8:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yay! there's BRicky's matador defense!

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 8:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Rasual

Dude has got to stop second guessing and just shoot it

"Success only comes before work inside of a dictionary!"

by Clipperoo on Nov 11, 2009 8:07 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Uh...he shoots the ball plenty already.

This is going to be my team, and we're going to rise together.
-Clipper Darrell

by oasisman on Nov 11, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

AT

Woohoo-Al got a 3!

"Success only comes before work inside of a dictionary!"

by Clipperoo on Nov 11, 2009 8:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

How does AT look tonight btw?

is he doing better ? Im forcing myself NOT to watch the game to get started on this paper I’ve been putting off…

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 8:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah

Good pass from bassy!

"Success only comes before work inside of a dictionary!"

by Clipperoo on Nov 11, 2009 8:25 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

he's looking better

got a few easy shots and playing steady D

by big0lbad on Nov 11, 2009 8:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's great

Does Durant live up to his name that he can’t play D?

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe..

Sool should play SF so he can hit as many threes like practice shots, and let Thabo guard Thornton.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Game

Not a bad start-but need tighter D

"Success only comes before work inside of a dictionary!"

by Clipperoo on Nov 11, 2009 8:29 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Good first half

Lots of players putting in effort

Thornton actually passes the ball!

I like to see BD driving to the basket

Hopefully they can keep it up in the second half

DeAndre for MFP - Most Funniest Player

by ClippChick on Nov 11, 2009 8:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

AT

I hope he keeps playing well-dude just said he was in a slump in his interview

"Success only comes before work inside of a dictionary!"

by Clipperoo on Nov 11, 2009 8:37 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Did anybody else look over into Thunders SBNations blog?

They overvalue some of their players, just like us. LOL

Chris Kaman vs Nenad Krstic? I would have said that Kaman would outplay Nenad by a long run, but they seem to think Krstic can somewhat even it out with his midrange jump shot. Then one of the guys think Marcus Camby vs Jeff Green is a huge mismatch; in favor of Green. I would have thought it was the other way; where Green gets bothered all night by Camby’s ridiculous defense.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 8:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

kristic was not too bad when he was on th enets. but i think he blew out his acl and hasnt been quite the same since.

by hans007 on Nov 11, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But

I was comparing current Krstic vs Kaman 3.0.

Didn’t seem too fair did it?

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

agree

looked the same way last game as well. Not even playing very good defense. Smith just is playing with way more energy. If only he was a bit taller or longer (for defensive purposes)

by dulciusEXasperis on Nov 11, 2009 8:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If AT12 plays well, we could be okay without Griff and EJ

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 8:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

true story!

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Macé

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

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 11, 2009 8:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nice Half by Thornton

He had that one bad turnover (Harden steal & layup), but luckily we were able to recover.

He’s not forcing shots, is finishing well and providing good energy. Looks like we’ll need him to win tonight. Hopefully BD can keep up his good play and we get Kaman 2.0 or better.

by ghost_ride on Nov 11, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Al is starting look like Al and kaman is looking like kaman

Nice to see bd taking control of the game, hopefully we pull this out.

by The Blake Griffin Era on Nov 11, 2009 8:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Im sorry

but what does Kaman is looking like Kaman suppose to mean?

We’ve had too many versions of Kaman to just say Kaman is looking like Kaman….

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It means

he is looking like the sloppy Kaman from the past. Missing easy layups, turning it over.

In his defense, they rely on him way too much, but in the end he looked terrible tonight.

by The Blake Griffin Era on Nov 11, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Need this one...

So far, so good. Need to beat them for that playoff push

by Bellringer21 on Nov 11, 2009 8:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i love

how my stream lags every time Kamen has the ball

by peterghost on Nov 11, 2009 8:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

bd seems like he’s playing good defnese today.

by hans007 on Nov 11, 2009 9:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

this must be dunleavy's super secret plan

put in all non scorers and bore everyone to death

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 9:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nice Collapse Job

Getting killed on the offensive glass yet again…

by ghost_ride on Nov 11, 2009 9:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

1 bucket (a goal tend) in the 4th....

come on!!!! Not all Duns fault but that unit f**king killed us.

by dulciusEXasperis on Nov 11, 2009 9:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i dont understand

offense seems to be the problem without gordon, yet dunleavy insists on using lineups with collins and deandre jordan at the same time…

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 9:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

and here is where we miss eric gordon badly.

by hans007 on Nov 11, 2009 9:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

sorry everyone

clippers lost the lead once my stream was lost, ill fix it asap

by peterghost on Nov 11, 2009 9:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

okc doesn’t look as good as they did against the lakers and we are sucking big time…something has to change right now

by figgifig on Nov 11, 2009 9:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

At least our intensity's back

Got to salvage this pathetic half of basketball.

by ghost_ride on Nov 11, 2009 9:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wtf. rasual couldnt throw a ball into the ocean.

by hans007 on Nov 11, 2009 9:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

C'mon AT

Accept the gift…

by ghost_ride on Nov 11, 2009 9:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

he likes to shoot

This is going to be my team, and we're going to rise together.
-Clipper Darrell

by oasisman on Nov 11, 2009 9:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

that he does

2-8 from 3. He’s taken just 2 fg’s

by dulciusEXasperis on Nov 11, 2009 9:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i got a lag on my stream what did butler do?

by screweb on Nov 11, 2009 9:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Sorry Kaman

No way you’re an allstar

by ghost_ride on Nov 11, 2009 9:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Too much Kaman

This is going to be my team, and we're going to rise together.
-Clipper Darrell

by oasisman on Nov 11, 2009 9:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

cmon, honestly, its not dunleavy's fault

clips have every chance to win this, players panicked at the end

by clipFanInSD on Nov 11, 2009 9:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

its over...

why am I a Clips fan

This is going to be my team, and we're going to rise together.
-Clipper Darrell

by oasisman on Nov 11, 2009 9:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Because at the end of the day you still love them.....I think

Got to have a short turn memory with this team. Every game feels like a new beginning. But these losses hurt.

by dulciusEXasperis on Nov 11, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i hate this team. why how does kevin ollie get a rebound over out twin towers lineup.

by hans007 on Nov 11, 2009 9:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Dunleavy

Put DeAndre Jordan and Mardy Collins out there at a critical point in the game.

Great job.

by ghost_ride on Nov 11, 2009 9:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

should try out butler and novak with kaman at the same time

that spaces out the floor and you have two outside threats if/when kaman gets the double team

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 9:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Novak actually made it close

10 points for the clips in the 4th…

by figgifig on Nov 11, 2009 10:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

For the Clippers, losses are like Lay's potato chips...

…they can’t have just one at a time! Seriously, do they ever just lose once and bounce back with a win? They always seem to lose in bunches.

by edk3 on Nov 11, 2009 10:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

there goes my pipe dream of .500 ball

at least we were somewhat close to it unlike the past couple seasons

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 10:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well...

we were .500 at the beginning of the year at 0-0…We were also a .500 team last year at 0-0, and the year before that too. So as long as we don’t play a game we’re fine. This season is over by the way. No way this team can win a game until EJ gets back.

0-6 here we come. We will be 3-12 by the time Eric can come back…though with Jasen Powell as our trainer, I don’t expect Eric back until Mid February.

by MichaelCage on Nov 11, 2009 10:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Disagree

Dwight’s a beast. Probably top 10, if not top 5, guy in the league.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

1. Kobe
2. LeBron
3. Wade
4. Paul
5. Howard

by ghost_ride on Nov 11, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Kobe #1?

Nah, I wouldnt put that. I’ve ranked Lebron at #1 because he’s really transformed the Cavs to contenders. Bryant has a solid core around him. And even if he didn’t have a solid core, he’d have Phil. When there isn’t Phil Jackson, then theres a problem.

My list probably would look a bit more like LBJ, Kobe, Wade, Paul and Howard.

Btw, man, I really wish one day Kevin Martin can do a little better. The man’s a beast, but continuously gets overlooked.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Kobe kills it in the clutch

Until LeBron can close out games better, his physical attributes wont be as effective. This is coming from a Kobe hater. But how many times can the guy kill you at the end of a game before you throw your hands up and admit how good he is.

by ghost_ride on Nov 12, 2009 9:25 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

been a problem

been saying Al’s poor play has been clouding the terrible shooting performance of Butler. Now that Al played a better game, Butler gets this huge spotlight shown on him. 8 three point attempts and only 2 FG attempts.

by dulciusEXasperis on Nov 11, 2009 10:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That was the difference

4-10 w/ a couple threes and we win.

by ghost_ride on Nov 11, 2009 10:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and i was thinking about going to this game. good thing…

by Fan of the Game on Nov 11, 2009 10:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This team is pathetic

Last night Sacramento put up a 100 on the Thunder. Guys like Beno Udrith and were tearing them up and we can barely crack 80.

It’s just pathetic. They give the ball Kaman more than Shaq ever got.

I guess I don’t blame MDSR, you can’t run any plays for Camby all he can do is spot shoot, Butler is terrible if you give him the ball he just dribbles for 10 seconds then jacks up a contested jump shot, Thornton has been a mess all year, and BD shoots 30% from the field.

No wonder we can’t score any points. I’m just disgusted this was one of the worst games I’ve ever seen.

by The Blake Griffin Era on Nov 11, 2009 10:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I have to agree w/ you

Camby is not an offensive threat and you can easily crowd the inside.
Butler can’t dribble to the whole, more of a spot up shooter.
BD is not a consistant shooter to be a threat out there.

Damn, are these guys really this stupid on the court? And you add a coach who nobody has faith in, it’s going to be a disaster.

Next up, Toronto. I predict a blow out. How many more games before coach steps down or gets fired

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i'm become numb to losses over the years....

but this team has the nucleus of something special if in the hands of the right man…
alvin gentry is 8-1 has a coach of a team that is full of jump shooting role players…….

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 10:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Aside from EJ, Blake, and Kaman

I don’t see the talent on this team.

If you want to compare to PHX, Nash is significantly better than BD. Baron can’t take over a game, tonight was a perfect example. He shoots 30% every night.

by The Blake Griffin Era on Nov 11, 2009 10:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He was ok

but he shot 6/18, he is supposed to be the best player on the team.

When was the last time he dropped 30? When was the last time he put the team on his back and won the game. He has become just another guy.

by The Blake Griffin Era on Nov 11, 2009 10:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Really

PHX is a way better team than us. That’s over simplifying. Their shooters like Grant and J. Rich can at least be a threat to dribble into the lane

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hell...

the alvin gentry coached clippers were fun to watch even though they didn’t alot….this is unbelievable..

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 10:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I remember thinking Alvin

was one of the worst clipper coaches in history.

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He did it again

He overplayed the starters in the 3rd quarter and put the pressure on the bench on a new quarter instead of relying on them while we had momentum in the 3rd

by KillaClip on Nov 11, 2009 10:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i must be a glutton for pain or i secretly enjoy SM

because i keep watching clippers game, after each game i say i’m going to stop watching until they start winning but i’ll be watching on friday night against the raptors…..someone help me…send me to therapy…there has to be something wrong with me that i keep going back for more…i’m like a abused spouse that keeps coming back for more

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 10:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

damn

I have tix to Raptors game on friday, I understand why my wife refuses to goto any clipper games, they never win

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I heard this John Wall guy is pretty good

Is too early to blow up this team? Trade Baron for the rights of Ricky Rubio

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

At this point

I might rather have John Wall over Rubio…. I dont have to wait x years for the guy.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I just want some excitement

If you’re going to lose, at least be exciting

People would watch a team filled w/ :
PG – Rubio
SG – EJ
SF – Anyone
PF -Blake
C – Kaman

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've noticed your comments are not very optimisitc

and while I dont blame you, its just pretty sad to sound so… emo. “why am i a clippers fan…” “how is it possible to be a fan of a team that has probably loss over a thousand games since i started rooting for them…”

Are you questioning why your a Clippers fan?

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yes, if you have an answer....

i mean the clippers have not really given any reason at all the past few years that they will turn this ship around anytime soon…yet here i am, have tickets to some games, watch pretty much all the others on tv……i want to see what griffin/gordon do together but its gotten past the point of frustration

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Do you need a reason to be a fan of a certain team?

If winning is a reason, you can move to Lakers. I know it sounds a bit harsh, but questioning your loyalty to a team is like still trying to figure out your what team you should root for.

I dont think im usually this bitter, but somehow this loss to OKC is a huge stinger…

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ugly basketball is ugly basketball

No matter how much of a fan you are, if you like the game of basketball, performance like tonight makes your eyes bleed. 10 points in the fourth quarter. Stupid shots by Butler and Al who lost all his confidence. This team is finished.

by MichaelCage on Nov 11, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Im not questioning how ugly the game was

heck I was on my feet when Al Thornton got fouled at the 3 point line and made all three to tie it up. What gave me the urge to comment was questioning your own loyalty towards a team.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i'll always be a clippers fan...

my car is decked out with clippers attire…..but i guess i’m just super frustrated over the past two games……

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 10:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think good fans have to be critical...

if not then you better get a paycheck from the team’s marketing department. But you know ,the good broadcasters call it as they see it. I remember when Chick Hearns would rip the Lakers when he felt they weren’t playing hard enough.

This game reveals a serious flaw with this Clippers team. Without EJ, we’re not going to win any of the next 6-8 games, especially with Butler and Al playing like knuckleheads. By the time EJ and Blake gets back, we’ll be 15 games below .500

by MichaelCage on Nov 11, 2009 10:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Being critical is one thing

but it doesnt make sense to question your own loyalty.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Raptors are going to kill us

Camby isn’t a strong man defender and takes his man out when they attack the basket. Bargs doesn’t attack ofter Camby isn’t going to get blocks on the perimeter and the same goes for Bosh.

by KillaClip on Nov 11, 2009 10:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

add the fact

that Camby does not look interested in defending the perimeter. Plus he’s an offensive liability

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

3-14 before we get EJ back

You can take that to the bank. Season = over.

by MichaelCage on Nov 11, 2009 10:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yes

b/c baron only plays when he thinks the team can win or if Dunleavy gets fired first

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We've

had Dunleavy long enough, lets try Baron already.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Let’s bring in an offensive coach.

I don’t know much about Lucas, other than the chance he might be ricky davis’s drug dealer.

IS there any offensive coaches out there?

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like Avery Johnson,

but will Avery want to work under Sterling???? (Probably not.)

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think he's as controlling as Dunleavy

I don’t see why they want to go from one style to a similar one

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

but Avery has been a bit more successful than Dunleavy.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I was hoping for

Rick Carlisle about 2 years ago and Paul Westphal this summer

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I want to give Larry Drew a try

I heard he’s an up and coming coach that relates to the players.

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of coaches

I wonder how Coach K of Duke would do in the NBA, or even Coach Ben Howland of UCLA. Ben Howland seems to love defense and K loves offense. Now, Im just waiting to see how Isiah Thomas will coach NCAA and if it will make a significant differnece.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think

Ben and Coach K will do poorly in the NBA because NBA players have egos. They can punish them like college kids by taking away their scholarships or enforce curfews.

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Heh;

so is what your saying that a player that is favored more on a team will be more successful in the NBA? I mean Howland and Coach K are pretty team oriented coaches who moves the ball alot.

I always thought Ben Howland COULD potentially be successful, but Coach K might not.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm saying

Players have huge egos, it’s hard to discipline a player who’s making millions. For example, I can’t see Coach K telling Kobe, I’m sitting you if take one more shot like that.

That threat will work in the college game

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 11:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dream on....

Dunleavy ain’t gonna fire himself. And if you’re waiting for Sterling to fire Dunleavy…that’s not going to happen. If it were going to happen, it would have happened over the summer.

Dunleavy will be the coach and GM of this team until his contract runs out. We can cry all we want. It’s not going to change a thing.

by MichaelCage on Nov 11, 2009 10:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Right?

I mean D’Antoni went to New York after all… and I’d take D’Antoni over Don Nelson anyday.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn man

 Who in the hell is going to guard Turk?

by KillaClip on Nov 11, 2009 10:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Butler and Thornton of course...

I wish I have Turk on my fantasy team so he can get the NBA record for 3 pointers against us on Friday.

by MichaelCage on Nov 11, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have Turk, Paul, Johnson, and Melo.

I thought Biedrins would be a better pickup than Kaman. Boy was I wrong.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

we need new uniforms...yes...that's what we need....

redo the uniforms….that’ll lift the curse….it’s because the clippers have had pretty much the same uniforms since coming to los angeles…redo it with some flashy CLIPS logo instead of clippers….

by whyamiaclippersfan on Nov 11, 2009 10:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

No!

I love these jersey’s. They’re old fashion- yet modern. I find Memphis jerseys pretty ridiculous. It’s just too flashy..

We dont need OKC or Memphis jersey’s. However, I wouldnt mind going retro with the San Diego jersey’s (blue and white) every now and then. Maybe second Sunday of every month.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Man Baron

Through all this losing game, I don’t think most of us realize that Baron was relatively close to a TD 7Reb 9 ast 17 points

by Final692 on Nov 11, 2009 10:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I think BD played well

I’m just putting this on Dunleavy

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I actually think

that its Kaman’s. While Kaman kepted us in the game, he made some costly turnovers, and towards the end of the game, was in the wrong position to box out somebody.

by JackduhSun on Nov 11, 2009 10:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I was wonder why he turned in the wrong direction on that last play, I understand if the double was coming aggressively. What a bone head play

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hes a bonehead

what do you expect? Honestly, I think hes a great player, I just dont trust him as the go to guy.

by Newtybar on Nov 11, 2009 10:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mr.Flippy

I remember at least 4 missed bunnies right around the hoop.

10 points in the 4th quarter!?

by 69knicks on Nov 11, 2009 11:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

there's like

five people who calls Clippersline. If you call, you are assured of getting on radio…unless you start slurring words, scream profanity uncontrollably, or your caller ID said you’re calling from San Quentin.

by MichaelCage on Nov 11, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That makes sense

it’s always the same I hear. I would call in but I prefer Lee Kline. He gave it straight

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Clips Nation Word of the Day

Forfend – to fend off, avert, or prevent.

“The team could not forfend the fourth quarter collapse tonight.”

The kids aren't alright.

by OhMeOhMy on Nov 11, 2009 10:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Now, I can tell my wife

Clipsnation isn’t useless. I’m increasing my vocabulary

by Qlippers on Nov 11, 2009 10:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

FIRE MDSR ANYWAY

I was at the the game and actually praised Coach at half time for playing a slow half court game against the faster team and allowing the new , dare I say it smarter BD to work against the less skilled Thunder defense (it would have worked great if Kaman had a better game).
However, MDSR true game skills came out at the end the 3/4 and start of the 4th.
 If there is only five seconds left in the 1/4 and you have the ball on a time out, why not put in Steve Novack? His defense can’t hurt you? If not, why have him on the team?
Mardy Collins makes a rare appearence, I assume to guard Durant , who’s killing everyone else, which seems a reasonable move. But Durant is immediately taken out of the game and Mardy is left in for five more minutes with all non-scoring unit, which blows the lead and the game. The goal is to increase your lead when their best player is out, not the other way around.
Bad teams, and the Clippers are a bad team find different ways to lose, and without a coaching change, I just see karma remaining bad.

by ragman on Nov 11, 2009 10:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow oh Wow!!!!

9 games in and my Girl is as frustrated watching the Clips as I am. Shes from Boston and has grown to love the Clips because I do. Like I did, she watched the Preseason and was often impressed by this years squad.( I know there have been injuring but every team has injures.) Now, well… tonight she used the phrase “Bad News Bears” and shes completely right. Just when things are looking good, they quickly go down the toilet…Kaman gets 25+ shots tonight? Rasual lost his mind..What kind of shot selection was that? I know he hit 140+ 3’s last year but COME ON!!!!!!Can he successlly drive to the basket? 9 games in and its yet to be seen!!!! I love the Clips but damn they hurt me all the time…. Cheers to HOPE….When will the real Clippers stand up…

by ClipperFan1331 on Nov 11, 2009 11:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Stick a fork in the season, Clippers fans.

We have the same underachieving, poorly coached team we’ve always had. I feel so bad for Ralph Lawler, how that man hasn’t jumped off a cliff yet is a feat in itself. Having to associate with these losers year after year must be tiresome.

10 points in the fourth quarter. What an absolute embarrassment.

I've got nothing.

by bc56274 on Nov 11, 2009 11:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah its amazing...

that Ralph Lawler is even able to dress himself and call these games. Its the same story year after year. The guy should get some lifetime award for all his patience.

by screweb on Nov 11, 2009 11:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Even he looks depleted at this point...

…seemed like he didn’t even want to do any post game chat.

by Newtybar on Nov 12, 2009 9:12 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Coach/GM Mike Dunleavy

This your Conscience. You know its about time we chatted. What’s going on man?? How can you look yourself in the mirror each day and believe your the right guy to do Dual duty for this team?? I know your not but you keep chugging along oblivious to WORLDS view of how your doing…Please swallow your pride and step down already!!!!!! I compel you to find a players coach that knows how to manage talent but more importantly how to manage a game. Tonight’s substitutions were bizarre and WRONG!!!! Well, I know you won’t every step down and DTS is to stingy to fire you with all the money your owed but think about it.

by ClipperFan1331 on Nov 11, 2009 11:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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