Clippers vs. Denver - Open Thread
by Steve Perrin on Nov 20, 2009 7:30 PM PST
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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers, Nov 20, 2009 7:30 PM PST
2009/2010 NBA Regular Season
vs.
4-9 8-3
Staples Center
November 19th, 2009, 7:30 PM
FSN Prime Ticket, 980 AM
Probable starters:
Baron Davis
PG
Chauncey Billups
Rasual Butler
SG
Arron Afflalo
Al Thornton
SF
Carmelo Anthony
Marcus Camby
PF
Kenyon Martin
Chris Kaman
C
Nene
The Back Story:
First meeting of the season. Denver swept the season series last year 4-0 (but the first two were at least close).
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That's messed up. My favorite Clipper photo is my wife with Ralph and Mike that
they both signed. Ralphs got alot of class.
reallisa
Sorry didn’t post this earlier. Clippers’ starting lineup: BDavis, RDavis, Thornton, Camby, Chris Kaman. Ricky’s first start this season. 2 minutes ago from web
Rasual Butler
You are the weakest link, Goodbye!
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions
This is amazing.
The only decent part of the entire organization – Ralph Lawler, and they act like he doesn’t even exist.
I've got nothing.
I can't believe they've decided to not even mention why our regular broadcasters aren't on the air.
The unprofessionalism of this franchise continues to amaze me.
I've got nothing.
haha
you could hear barron say “the spacing is all f**** up”
wow someone actually watched that whole game!
AY Ran today!
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
espn should have scooped up milph for a one game contract
would have been an early xmas present to the nation!
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 9:51 PM PST up reply actions
sustainability....
that’s what I’m worried about
Hey man, they don't do this
this games a blowout by the 4th.
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
I'm just going to enjoy this while I can...
…because you know at the end we will end cursing and have bitter debates tomorrow morning…
…good thing I dont ahve to go into the office tomorrow
Exactly
tomorrow is Saturday, hence no sitting in front of a computer all day
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 8:14 PM PST up reply actions
It started with the first unit
and the second unit has been a mess lately
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
All reserves and Butler
Smith, DJ, Telfair, Collins
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
Some pride on the floor
Somebody’s got to keep reminding them of the general disrespect
Right. The difference between Butler's shots falling and not was pride
Nevermind, I’m in too good of a mood
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
There's also Telfair, DJ and Co.
Just keep up your badgering… it’s well deserved
Right
I mean, generally speaking, Telfair is an awful shooter.
But keep him in there while he’s hot.
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 8:28 PM PST up reply actions
If I didn’t read the parenthesis, I was going to freak out on you :)
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions
lets end this quarter well…for once.! go clips! we look like we can match anybody
by Fan of the Game on Nov 20, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions
For once?
Did you miss the first quarter which started this whole thing?
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions
the espn announcers keep demeaning the clips..i think they just think the nugs will win still,
by Fan of the Game on Nov 20, 2009 8:48 PM PST reply actions
WTF clippers winning?
this team is unpredictable
Smith, Telfair, DJ, Collins, and Butler
Why didn’t I think of that?
Horrible
Just awful. They weren’t calling the game, just kind of talking like it was a radio program. Carmelo would make a shot, and they would talk about Carmelo for a minute. I switched to ESPN (better HD) and put music on.
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah I firgured
They could barely manage the postgame show when I was in LA. Calling the game is probably out of their repertoire
novak
Never misses in shoot around
by ChrisS.Oaks on Nov 20, 2009 9:02 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Who would have guessed an up tempo running game would produced such
good results? Basically everyone in Staples. How long will it be before Dunleavy slows it down?
Dunleavy
always blamed, never gets any credit.
It’s old.
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 9:08 PM PST up reply actions
Like BD Staying Aggressive There
That’s what we need…
The Unreal is Here
But it will be even more if we actually keep momentum throughout.
ESPN just showed a collage of the history of Clipper season ending injuries.
Are they trying to jinx the team?
Kaman passing out of the double team
& Assisting? Is this god’s gift to Clipper fans?
That's something where you'd HAVE to bet on Dunleavy
I mean, it wouldn’t even be close right?
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
Actually not a bad timeout
We had hit a little lull. Want to see more pace to the game…
Butler Seems
to feed off the other guys. He suck when the team sucks, and vice versa.
Just got home
how are the clips winning this? Don’t see anyone with monster numbers… anyone got some insight?
Butler huge off the bench
Clips went on a 17-0 run to end the first and start the second. Just completely dominated the play in the 2nd.
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
"If the Clippers have any chance of winning this game"
Ya, I’m not sure, but I think at this point pretty much everybody would say the Clippers have a good chance at winning.
Commentators are aware of the 4th qtr collapse
by Polish Rifle on Nov 20, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
It's a stupid thing to say
If they have any chance? Please.
And no they aren’t aware. I doubt they even considered the Clippers before tonight.
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 9:37 PM PST up reply actions
It's not stupid if it's true
Clippers needed that lead just to pull out the victory tonight.
What kind of line is “And no they aren’t aware.”?
by Polish Rifle on Nov 21, 2009 7:19 AM PST up reply actions
Horrible Possession
Got to do better if we want to close out.
I know
I was not pleased when he took that shot….
and then I saw the result and was pleased
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
man it doesnt look like it on the boxscore cos melos dropped like 35 already but mardy collins is doing a good job on him tonight
Keep in mind
Melo dropped 17 in the first before Mardy even came in
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
I hope this game doesn't end up like a game against Cleveland last year.
Anyone remember that one?
I've got nothing.
2nd Unit: Horrible Showing
Played really tight. Butler should have been the guy shooting.
been watching espn broadcast...found out milph was suspended!
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
no saw it on KA's blog
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/11/ralph-lawler-clippers.html
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 9:56 PM PST up reply actions
awful lineup calling...played bd all 3rd??
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
awful lineup calling...played bd all 3rd??
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
wow...up by 17...defending a 6 pt lead
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
do they keep track of blown sideline TOs?
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
here it comes!
'Cause how you play, is how you'll be remembered. PLAY LOUD!
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 20, 2009 10:00 PM PST reply actions
man what a clipper play
first nene with a breakaway and now butler airballs!!!!
Dunleavy's fine offense!
'Cause how you play, is how you'll be remembered. PLAY LOUD!
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 20, 2009 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
Very briefly to start the quarter
the 2nd unit, was not good
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
and I ran, I ran so far away!
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
Good timeout
If you’re gonna freeze someone, freeze a 59% shooter who just easily made the first one.
Ralph's not there?
'Cause how you play, is how you'll be remembered. PLAY LOUD!
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 20, 2009 10:13 PM PST reply actions
milph suspended
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/11/ralph-lawler-clippers.html
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:15 PM PST up reply actions
LOL..
Thanks!
'Cause how you play, is how you'll be remembered. PLAY LOUD!
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Nov 20, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
I love Camby!!!
Seriously, that guy is a pro. Hustle, smarts.
by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 20, 2009 10:14 PM PST reply actions
my nails are gone
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder if JR Smith would ever consider getting a tattoo
Not sure if he has a desire for that sort of thing
I didn't notice it in real time
just caught that on the replay.
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
This team looks
clueless during clutch situations.
I love when people bitch when the Clippers are winning
you know, it happens so much, that I really think you should complain that they don’t do it pretty enough
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
And who are you to
tell me what to do? Is this your blog? STFU.
definitely not a Clippers fan
no class…
…when we disagree we don’t resort to that kind of stuff.
In any case if you think I'm not making a valid point,
tell me how I’m wrong. Don’t just say that I’m bitching.
I wish I didn't post this.
Where’s the delete button when you need one.
Ditto
Or Kaman. What a complete game by Kaman
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
Kaman was like a loose Deer getting that board.
But great job getting it, that could’ve been the difference.
we normally never get those in late game situations
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
But....
Melo didn’t play poorly at all, and the Nuggets bench aka Lawson and Smith had decent moments for them. The clippers got this win tonight!
Suddenly nobody knows how to score
Well at least we have a Chris Kaman crossover that looks really awesome.
In the last few minutes we were just stale though
It ends in a Butler missed three and a Baron missed three.
just not used to doing it right...maybe this will help
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
Lawler's law
Without Lawler to declare it
Who knew? I've got 18 games left, I sure hope I catch one like this.
by eastie Rich on Nov 20, 2009 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
I've actually seen them win twice already
against Minnesota and Memphis.
I’m actually going again Monday (against Minn) and probably Sunday against Memphis.
4-0?
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
no birdman....jr looked like he stayed out to late at the strip club too late last night
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
i'll say clips won it thanks to kaman's rebound...otherwise it'd be a diff story
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
Pivotal moments
Kaman DID get that rebound. We won.
We knew Denver was going to have its run
We played hard and rattled them some. We deserved it.
And don't forget
Denver got out to an early big lead.
Clippers fought back with that nifty 17-0 run
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
No question...
The Clippers won this game. Great play by the bench in the 1st half and a decent job closing out the game even with a huge run by the Nuggets.
No man, we won.
A win is a win.
by The Only Team That Matters on Nov 20, 2009 10:27 PM PST reply actions
I'm still irate about FSN. How do they not even mention Ralph and Mike the entire telecast?
Shameful.
I've got nothing.
They must be under strict orders...
Just guys trying to keep their gigs, what can you say?
Ya
I mean, the replacement broadcasters won’t mention it. I’m sure MILPH we have this big ol apology for the next game
by Michael White on Nov 20, 2009 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
They made a bad decision
What sucks is Ralph loses his streak.
If anything only Mike should have been suspended
I think it was the Borat comment that really did it
the guy went to byu...what does he know!?
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
who would be your ideal replacement for MSmith?
I think Petros or TJ simmers would be great with ralph!
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
haha....
it would be all about mdsr…
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 10:40 PM PST up reply actions
I hate this PC world we live in.
If you can’t make Borat jokes, nothing is sacred anymore.
I've got nothing.
I guess the players don't hate Dunleavy
There was a little something extra tonight we haven’t seen from this squad all year.
Yea, I don't think they do
Would they tell us if they did?
Definitely
The players had a layup tonight to put Dunleavy on the chopping block, but they fought hard to get back in it early, and the 2nd unit was possessed. Pretty circumstantial to me. Plus BD & Camby came out before the game and said the recent play wasn’t the coaches fault.
On the other hand, the Dunleavy pressure looks like it’s done some good, getting the players to own up a little bit.
I dont think any of them hate Dunleavy
I think the fans are the ones that hate him, lol. He did a good job tonight. I am glad that our next game is vs. the Wolves. We should get a W and maybe even an Eric Gordon sighting.
I just think all the fans want him to stay upstairs and keep doing a good job there.
by Takebb909 on Nov 21, 2009 12:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Not bad for a team thats quit
Posted from the Dethklok show.
Murmaider murmaider murmaider.
Coaches don't matter. - Bill Simmons, The Book of Basketball
by John R on Nov 20, 2009 10:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Nice win J_R
You’ve been battling a lot of strong perceptions, this has to feel good. Let’s hope it can continue, then we’ll all be happy.
Team did well, the effort was there & they were able to close out.
That’s actually the coaching issue. Yes, the injuries make it hard to win, but are they putting for the effort and running the right plays. Work the ball into Kaman, practice enough options for when the double team comes, etc. Kaman did great, except for that last turnover…can’t be perfect.
If this the result of MDSr being on the hot seat, it’s well worth it. Mike, we should see this EVERY GAME, not once in two seasons. Stop playing “not to lose” in 4th…keep playing ball. It got scary when they tried to run time off the clock & ended up jacking up 3s…or is that airballs.
Finally feels good…it’s been a long time.
i was wondering how you guys were going to squeeze that in your worldview
Nene Hilarious.
Coaches don't matter. - Bill Simmons, The Book of Basketball
by John R on Nov 20, 2009 10:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
My post from last week...relatively consistent, don't you think?
It’s not a matter of holding the coach responsible for the team losing
You WANT to replace the coach when you have an expectation that the person replacing him will produce better results.
Do we go by what happened tonight?
Or by the fact that it hasn’t happened 80-90% of the time until tonight?
Quickly!
Ignore the evidence that doesn’t fit the belief system.
Down the memory hole! Down the memort hole!
Coaches don't matter. - Bill Simmons, The Book of Basketball
by John R on Nov 20, 2009 10:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
yup at the fsn post game show...
yelling fire dunleavy
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
mdsr did nothing...
he doesn’t matter…it’s all the players…
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
i do it jest...i love john R and Jax
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
It was a great win
The Clips could have gave him when early in the 1st quarter and let MDSR get fired…but they played very hard. I never saw Ricky Davis hustle so much. Great win.
This is going to be my team, and we're going to rise together.
-Clipper Darrell
According to Wikipedia, Lawler has called over 1600 straight games.
What a terrible way for the streak to end.
I've got nothing.
didn't chicky baby make a monkey comment but never suspended...i believe ralph is at the same status as chick
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
What exactly happened?
I take it he said Iranian funny. Details?
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/11/ralph-lawler-clippers.html
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, thanks.
That’s pretty ticky-tack, if you ask me
The only difference is one franchise is classy, and the other is the Clippers.
What did Chick say anyway? I don’t remember anything controversial.
I've got nothing.
i bet the guy who was offended was an Iranian Lakers fan...
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
Remember
It wasn’t just Ralph, it was Ralph & Mike. They were obviously board in the 4th quarter of an ugly game for the Clips. They read the script, which was about 40 seconds of air time. Started w/ a mispronounciation, then the Borat thing, followed by some silly sterostyping, “well I guess all Iranians…. blah blah” insert some disparaging remark.
which is in line with alot of milph banter...
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
by Lawler's Law on Nov 20, 2009 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
good win and a good way to end the night...
let’s hope monday brings the same results
Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"
Wow, look what happens when you play defense and don't settle for jumpshots!
Hey, didn’t some other LA team get blown out by these Nuggets that the Clippers just beat? I think so. This was a GREAT win for the team. They dominated for the most of the game, played great defense, penetrated instead of chucking a bad jump shot, and didn’t give up when their seemingly usual 4th quarter collapse came around. Plus they did it without Eric Gordon, without Blake Griffin, and without a big scoring night from Chris Kaman. I hope the players get some confidence with this game, honestly correct their mistakes, and finally realize what they’re capable of. If they played like this every night we’d be demanding a Dunleavy extension. Well, maybe not that far, but at least the “fire Dunleavy” vitriol wouldn’t be as huge. Great win Clippers, and do this on a regular basis!
"dunleavy extension"
omg don’t say that!!!!! lol
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