Missed the 22 point comeback? My TV Tuner didn't!! I'm going to make a highlights vid for this...

Missed the 22 point comeback? My TV Tuner didn't!!

I'm going to make a highlights vid for this game too, it's been such a long time since I've seen a game with this many highlights.. It inspired me to make a highlight vid (when I have time lol). If you haven't already, just subscribe to my youtube channel (TheCalmInsanity) so you can see it when I put it up :D Thanks guys!

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thank you

i guess you got my request unless of course this was already planned… but do u have any clips of when gordon went out?

by Final692 on Nov 29, 2009 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You mean when he got cramps?

They talked about it for like a total of 5 seconds, and just showed him grabbing his hamstring.

I don’t think it’s anything serious…

"It's over ladies and gentlemen. The Clippers have upset, have shocked, have STUNNED the Boston Celtics!"
-Ralph Lawler

by TheCalmInsanity on Nov 29, 2009 10:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

great clips

Dunleavy has to show this to the team and say that this is how we can and should play.

In Gordon we trust

by bestclipfan on Nov 29, 2009 10:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Woohoo!

Thank you for posting this so quickly. It feels good to see it again-Good night Clip nation! Sweet dreams with that great W!

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

by Clipperoo on Nov 29, 2009 11:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Thanks – since I didn’t get to see it, now I feel like I did!

The most amazing thing about it is that almost every point in the 22-0 run came on fast breaks. Defense leads to offense. But it’s also just flat hustle. On Al’s layup that gave LA the lead, he was the primary defender on the opposite baseline on Gay. Camby gets the block, Al goes baseline to baseline faster than any Grizzly player, even though four of them had a head start on him, and he gets a layup.

In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. - Elwood P. Dowd

by Steve Perrin on Nov 29, 2009 11:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks again

For putting it on the front. And I definitely agree- the defensive intensity they played with was incredible.

And for all the people who are saying Gordon isn’t clutch yet, [b]he doesn’t have to make the last shot to be clutch…[/b] Honestly, getting those 4 assists to Al Thornton on the fast breaks without turning it over, while playing incredible defense and also scoring and making some AND 1’s himself to close the game out- to me, is very clutch.

I too have watched every game that young Gordon has tried to win but missed… But tonight, tonight was the first glimpse of Gordon that I’ve seen where he proved that he can close out a game with the best of them. A 22-0 run is no easy thing to achieve, especially not to end the game. And Gordon was ALL OVER IT- defensively, while also running fast breaks, great decision making (they call it the perfect fast break- advancing the ball up the court with 2 players without taking a single dribble.. just pass, pass, layup), and scoring.

That layup where he crossed Tinsley and took it to the hole was INCREDIBLE. A part of me wanted him to bash that though.. I wish he tore the rim down! But hey- he made the layup and the foul, what more can you ask for (other than a highlight dunk )

"It's over ladies and gentlemen. The Clippers have upset, have shocked, have STUNNED the Boston Celtics!"
-Ralph Lawler

by TheCalmInsanity on Nov 30, 2009 12:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not crazy about dunks.

All I care is that he can take it to the rim anytime he wants. One thing people don’t realize about Gordon, he’s a smart guy. His basketball IQ on those assists to AT, the timing of the givebacks (on the 1 2 with AT), the kind of pass to dish out, was on show. I’m not sure Baron would’ve pass the ball the way EJ did earlier.

If EJ wants to be a good clutch player, he needs to watch good clutch players do it themselves, and incorporate his advantage/disadvantage into those moves. It seems like he’s almost there. He needs to be smart about it.

I think if there’s one reason Mayo isn’t doing so well is that he’s not playing smart. Also, if Randy Moss doesn’t play smart, he’ll be just another speedy WR playing football.

by RockyMountain on Nov 30, 2009 1:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Watch him play defense

One thing I noticed in this excellent video was the defense that Gordon played on OJ Mayo in one sequence early on.

You know what I’m thinking? With Baron Davis playing well—and he’s all over this video too—, with Eric Gordon back, the Clips have a really good backcourt. We expected Gordon to be excellent, and our patience was tested, but we knew that he was a real player. Frankly, BDavis is more of a surprise, after his poor play last season. We know how bad and lackluster, with poor shot selection and all sorts of other flaws, BDavis can play, but we’re really starting to see him put together consistent excellence. He’s in a much much better place physically, and the way that other guys are picking up their game is picking him up. This was the BDavis we hoped for, and the combination of him and Gordon could be truly lethal.

by citizen zhiv on Nov 30, 2009 11:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with BDavis

playing the way he is, the Clips have one lethal backcourt right now. I still want his D to improve as he seems to struggle a bit with quick PGs. From the way he covered Tinsley yesterday in the 4th, it seems that he still has it, the smart, the hustle, or whatever it is.

With regard to Mayo, besides EJ defense on him yesterday, if people watch him play other games, they will realize one problem with his game. He’s not playing smart. That’s why he’s struggling. I’m not even talking about being special smart, just realize that you’re playing against better opponent now, not just another high school or even college kid where he can just use his athleticism. Just realize what kind of moves work, what kind doesn’t. For example, EJ knows when to shoot, when to drive, when to pass, what kind of dribble, what kind of pass, etc etc. Mayo doesn’t. Combine that with EJ’s D on him yesterday, he shot a very poor 2 of 10, as opposed to something more respectable.

by RockyMountain on Nov 30, 2009 11:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately I don't think BD is physically capable of keeping up with quick PGs anymore

He’s playing great, however it’s hard to argue that he hasn’t shown aging. It’s evident that he’s lost half a step and in the NBA half a step is enough.

BD is no longer “Boom Dizzle” but still a very good point guard, albeit a little bit less athletic then his former self.

Against quick PGs, help D, chemistry and team effort will be necessary.

by Newtybar on Nov 30, 2009 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Aaron Brooks tomorrow...

Nuff said.

by swamigusto on Dec 1, 2009 10:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

EJ + AT assault is insane!

by Newtybar on Nov 30, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

There were a lot of fast break or transition points yes

and the really important point was for nearly every defensive stop, we made them pay with either FT’s or buckets. There was a point in the 4th when we were catching and Craig Smith 2 FT’s and I thought that was it but credit to everyone on the staff, it was an amazing win.

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Nov 30, 2009 5:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

and thank you for posting this video. You do a great job to make the highlights that many probably won’t ever get to see. Hopefully there will be plenty more to come this season.

by Lawler 4ever on Nov 30, 2009 1:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Camby

was an absolute monster in this game as well. It’s a shame that the highlight of his offensive rebound and wrap around no look pass to Thornton for the dunk isn’t shown. CalmInsantity, if you read this, could you Fanshot it?

Play of the season for us bar none.

Loved watching the 4th quarter. We were all grumbling in the Game Thread here but it came alive in the fourth. Just couldn’t believe what I was watching. Phenominal.

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Nov 30, 2009 4:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Beautiful

This is awesome, simply awesome.

by penguin35 on Nov 30, 2009 5:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

maybe dunleavy will watch this

and realize that posting up kaman every single play isn’t a good strategy.
the ball moves a lot better when we get out and run, and it confuses defenses. when we just lob it to kaman every time, i feel like everything goes in slow motion

by baron davis' beard on Nov 30, 2009 6:36 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

And I get ZBo deja vu

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Nov 30, 2009 6:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He's never been against running and it's the defense that ignites the break.

You can’t run unless you get stops.

by Newtybar on Nov 30, 2009 7:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You can run without getting defensive stops but they obviously put you into transition

You can play at a faster speed than our half court but you’ve gotta be able to have spot up shooters or people who can drive to the hope. Unfortunatley, our best player for either of those things is the same guy!!! Blake should help with a more fast paced game though.

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Nov 30, 2009 8:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm is that a good problem or bad problem?

lol.

We just need two EJ’s and the Clips would be set!

by Newtybar on Nov 30, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or......

How about an EJ and a BG?

Bingo! Oh me oh my!

by ClippersUK on Nov 30, 2009 9:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

that works too, lol!

I want to see the guy play a real NBA game already!

by Newtybar on Nov 30, 2009 2:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Note to Dunleavy:

Let them run.
That is all.

by TheNewbster on Nov 30, 2009 9:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hell Yeah

Going to school in Portland and I was at the game where the Grizzles blew out the Blazers, was thinking the same was going to happen here but I’m glad that wasn’t the case. Thank you very much for posting this video so I can actually see it unfold. Man regretting keeping Kamen on my fantasy team and trading away Camby now.

by vr38dett on Nov 30, 2009 10:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Where do you go to school?

by Michael White on Nov 30, 2009 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Your sign is Portland Pilots, huh

One of the teams who recently decimated the Bruins.

by Jax on Nov 30, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

I basically had the best college basketball weekend of my life.

Beating a legendary program like UCLA (even in a down year) was awesome. Then beating ranked Minnesota was even better. Getting smoked by West Virginia wasn’t as much fun, but the Pilots are currently ranked #25 in the AP, so I’m pretty stoked right about now.

We’ve come along way, perhaps this is our year….

by Michael White on Nov 30, 2009 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So you're a Blazers fan?

That may explain the Zbo connection.

btw what happened to him Sun. I was expecting him to go off and . . . nothing.

by Jax on Nov 30, 2009 11:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not a Blazer fan

Clipper fan…

I did live in Portland when ZBo was there, and I liked his game then. I actually worked in New York City when Zbo was with the Knicks, and moved back to LA a few years ago and Randolph was traded here. It’s pretty strange actually. If I get transferred to Memphis or something then something really weird is going on…

I was also expecting him to go off Sunday, but he was in a funk early. Missing easy shots and free throws. He was getting his looks, just not making them. Just an off day, fortunate for the Clips. Also, you’ve probably noticed he’s playing a different role in Memphis. They have him set up mostly around the free throw line and he actually has been racking up high assist numbers so far. I think he’s playing pretty well this year (outside of Sunday) at the top of the key with Gasol on the block. Which (for me) confirms what I was arguing last year, that Kaman and Randolph could play together though we never got to see it.

by Michael White on Dec 1, 2009 7:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Credit Camby

I think Camby was pretty determined to take Zbo out of his game, and he used his special mojo as well as knowing his tendencies. Another factor was that Gasol was cruising along so nicely, and he seemed impossible to stop, which might have influenced Zbo to take his own foot off the gas.

The Funk went up to Utah and got killed, so Camby and the Clips put a hex on them and hurt their confidence. The Funk were playing great one minute and then went into the tank the next. Funky.

We’ll see how they respond to this adversity. I still think that Zbo is a good fit there and he’ll have some good nights and will help the team. He’ll also be a transition towards playing Thabeet. Thabeet has a long way to go, of course, and it looks like they’re going to have to make a deal or use a draft pick to get a PF to replace Zbo when the time comes. Gasol is a great anchor for the young nucleus, but one question is how much time Thabeet and Gasol play side by side, and if it even makes sense. If they can’t play together, then Thabeet was a #2 pick on a defensive backup who won’t get many minutes through the course of his rookie deal. Then there’s Gay’s upcoming RFA status. Interesting team. Slightly less funky than expected without Iverson, but you can’t have everything. Good spot for Zbo.

by citizen zhiv on Dec 1, 2009 11:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I kept Kaman

He’s been pretty good for me

by AtotheZ on Nov 30, 2009 1:40 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

now I can see what I missed when I left after they fell behind by 20 points near the end of the 3rd quarter.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Nov 30, 2009 11:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Had to be someone PG

You took one for the team. No reason at the time to think that it wouldn’t be another typical Clipper defeat. At best one would have guessed that they might get things going a bit and get it almost within reach before the Funk restored order, made some plays, and got the win. The defense and the energy were truly extraordinary, and the ball was just bouncing the Clips way every time too, to go along with one great play after another.

It’ll be interesting if the team shakes off the lassitude and finds itself now, the pieces starting to fit much better. Not a sure thing by any means, but getting Gordon back and having a bunch of guys playing well and getting a few wins might have turned things around.

by citizen zhiv on Nov 30, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The funny thing is

that on the ride home all I could do was bounce in my brain all the things wrong with the team, and then I said WTH and found KFWB right around the 7 minute mark. I think we were still down 13 at that point so from then on it was simply the Clippers scoring the rest of the game. Amazing how seven minutes of basketball can completely change how you view the future of a franchise.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Nov 30, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You deserve an award

Some kind of special commendation, like the one we need to give Milph for getting suspended for the Denver game. We all get an honorable mention since we sat out the fire in truck, when the team turned things around against Detroit.

But your departure and mental deliberations before turning on the radio and listening to the win deserve a Clipper medal of distinction. Your sacrifice, PG, may have turned around the season.

SP, of course, gives his routine all-star performance with the Thanksgiving weekend hiatus.

by citizen zhiv on Nov 30, 2009 4:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What to make of the Lucas?

Saw postings about him being off the bench during the run…was he instrumental?

I saw the 2nd and 3rd quarter only…I pretty much gave up on the team coming back and went out to put up our Christmas lights on the house…while out there, I remembered to tune in the car radio to the game and the lead was down to 10! Then 8! I didn’t want to jinx it, so I stayed outside doing my thing with the lights…my daughter said how come I wasn’t watching the game…all I could say was, I’ll regret it if they fall short, again! But no, much to my delight, while standing on the 2nd to last step on my 8" ladder, I heard Bassy’s killer 3 pt and I knew was a win for the Clips ages! I am glad I stayed out and avoided the jinx!

Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"

by Lawler's Law on Nov 30, 2009 1:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'd argue that's its nearly impossible for us to know what to make of Lucas.

I’ve said it before, I feel like some posters are so poisened with Dunleavy anger that the trend seems to be that whenever things go right, its thanks to someone other than Dunleavy and whenever things go wrong its Dunleavy’s fault. Cassell ignored Dunleavy (except the 2007 when Cassell was still the point guard and the team sucked), the team ignored Dunleavy yesterday and decided to run, Lucas was responsible for the wins, etc. Pretty rough spot. Since the victory yesterday there is plenty of talk about maybe Dunleavy should allow the team to run more. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the coach of record yesterday was Mike Dunleavy. So maybe he does allow the team to run (Bassy seems to run whenever he’s in the game.)

Anyway, I was at the game, and it did look like Lucas was involved with the team. He’s also looked involved with the team when they lose too, so I’m not sure what kind of verdict we can render on the outside looking in.

by Michael White on Nov 30, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I've never noticed Lucas off the bench

until it was pointed out in this game…I will keep my eye on that going forward…as far MDsr is concerned, he had as much resposibility for this win as he does for those 3rd/4th quarter collapses we’re so well known for…very little…I am not of the John R school of thought, but I think players’ have the ultimate say/power/energy on these types of games!

Roger Sterling: To my knees, Don. They're bringing to my knees!"

by Lawler's Law on Nov 30, 2009 1:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lucas seems to stand just as much as Dunleavy does. It’s rare, I don’t think I’ve seen this before, but the team looks like it has two head coaches. I’m not saying Lucas holds some sway, I’m literally saying it always looks like we have two coaches because Lucas is always standing.

Either he just gets really into the game, wants to be head coach and can’t contain himself, or a mix of both.

I’ll be happy with whatever as long as we keep winning!

"Buckle your seat belts, folks. This one's doing down to the wire." -The inimitable Ralph Lawler.

by Gordon for President on Nov 30, 2009 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lucas: mostly TV editing

Lucas is an exuberant guy with an intense, relentless motor, and I think he’s up and saying stuff and talking to guys all the time. It so happened that they put a camera on him, rather than Dunleavy. It’s actually good directing, since Dunleavy is pretty stoic and unexciting, to say the least. Plus there was the foot injury, with Lucas in some sort of soft cast, so he couldn’t jump up and down. It was pretty funny.

The idea of two coaches and the complexity of the responsibility of coaches for meltdowns and comebacks can be easily avoided here. The Clippers were “running” and making plays with reckless abandon because they were fighting back after their backs were against the wall. They saw an opportunity to rise up and, shockingly, they answered the call and the ball bounced their way. They put on an extraordinary show for the home fans. Everybody was excited, and Lucas just happened to be a good guy to put on camera, and his response was more effusive and enthusiastic than Dunleavy’s. One reason that he’s able to be that way is because he’s an assistant. Coaches are generally much more subdued.

That being said, Lucas is a great asset on the Clipper coaching staff and bench.

by citizen zhiv on Nov 30, 2009 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

They didn't show Dunleavy AT ALL

Isn’t that funny? The camera always pans to the coach in a close game, but yeah, in this case Lucas was way more theatrical.

I kind of like having a stoic coach and a fiery assistant. Lucas yesterday seemed to be filling Cassell’s void. If he’s is ever head coach, though, Lucas may want to tone things down a bit.

by SilverClip on Nov 30, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I go regularly to games.

Lucas is almost always standing. That’s not TV editing. Either way, great addition to the team.

"Buckle your seat belts, folks. This one's doing down to the wire." -The inimitable Ralph Lawler.

by Gordon for President on Dec 1, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The reason why the team was able to run so effectively is because they played defense so effectively. One begets the other. Think about how many blocks, deflections and rebounds we got during that quarter. It’s not an accident that we were able to run so well at exactly the same time that we were bringing it on the defensive end. Many fans like to talk about offense and defense separately, but my personal view is that they are inextricably linked. Good defense is often the best catalyst for good offense.

Per mwhite’s comment above, Dunleavy was the coach of record and I believe he already “allows” the team to run — he just realizes that it is so much easier to run successfully when it’s within the context of stellar defense. Yesterday’s fourth quarter was Exhibit A in proving the point that “if you play good defense, you can run all you want and win games.”

"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted" – Albert Einstein

by Another son of Mike Smith on Nov 30, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for taking one for the team

If you had gone back inside, oh man, we’d all be bitching and moaning right now. ;-)

by SilverClip on Nov 30, 2009 4:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Another commendation

Pretty funny, LL, not coming inside so as not to jinx things. Lots of citizen sacrifice out there. Citizens are clearly doing the little things that it takes to turn around the bad mojo that haunts the Clippers. I really don’t think a fan that hasn’t experienced Clipper Depression would understand.

by citizen zhiv on Nov 30, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Things are looking good right now

Despite their loss in Indiana and a couple of close calls, the clips have actually won 4 of their last 5. Hopefully they can carry this momentum through their 6 game homestand coming up. Not to mention they have some days to rest b4 their game Wednesday. Also, if I remember correctly, Blake is scheduled to be back around the end of their homestand.

by AtotheZ on Nov 30, 2009 1:47 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

I have been to over 100 Clippers games watched 100's of NBA games and this is the best I have ever seen,

to score 20 points in less then 5 minutes is insane and to hold them to 7 is even more Awesome. If the Clippers keep playing defense the rest of the season like they did in that 4th. quarter I think we are looking at the NBA 2009-10 champs.

Everything starts out New, Gets Old and Dies or is Destroyed.

by HVYDRT007 on Nov 30, 2009 3:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs