Clippers vs. Milwaukee - Second Half Open Thread
by Steve Perrin on Jan 7, 2012 8:45 PM PST
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Im still looking past this game
Test is coming up
by arman martikian on Jan 7, 2012 8:52 PM PST via mobile reply actions
no
i meant clippers test coming up with Por Lal Mia
by arman martikian on Jan 8, 2012 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
funny the bucks fans think they are going to lose the game. they're nice, but not very optimistic.
they told me that the clippers only need a 10-1 run and the game is over.
well
That’s a given, right? They just have to win it.
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it's not an insult
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Bucks
Bucks play hard on defense, I’ll give them that. Two years ago when people were psyched about them, they were among the best defensive teams in the NBA.
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fyi
Brockman won’t play in second half. Left eye contusion.
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first three
That’s the first Clippers three of the game. About time.
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wow
That was an assertive move by Griffin. And that one too.
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+1
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jan 7, 2012 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
that's not true
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i agree
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jan 7, 2012 9:08 PM PST up reply actions
Time to turn on BEAST MODE!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
Ha ha. +1
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4t6zNZ-b0A
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jan 7, 2012 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha.. on this Monday to Friday plane!
I died laughing, when I first saw it on TV!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jan 7, 2012 9:13 PM PST up reply actions
Nice making shots
What a difference when shots are going in. Blake’s been great in the third, but just making jumpers is huge.
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insult
Talk about insult to injury. Poor Ilyasova. And on Turkish appreciation night too.
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funny
It’s funny when like 10,000 people in Staples see a pass, but the player doesn’t.
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curse you natedog
you got to the joke first!
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Don't hate the player !!
And to think my comments are coming from Australia……yet you are local
funny
Ilysova was funny.
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Eh, I figured after cutting the deficit to 2 at halftime they'd come out strong in the second half...
but we can’t have any more of the “same old Clippers” stuff, like playing down to a weakened version of your opponent.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
I saw this coming
being only down 2 at the half , they were gonna make a run
Bucks are Brick City
"i know huh........freakin clippers man.....its like a wild ride rooting for this team....gotta love em....(sometimes) lol" In GrIfFin We TrUsT
[insert ball-grabbing joke here]
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
I Watched Jenning's 50 Point Game It Was Amazing
I doubt he will ever do better in a game
jennings
He’s so quick. He needs to go to the hole more, and stop jacking up threes.
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He Is pretty slight of Build. Maybe his body can't take too much of it.
the beating in the paint
Its Also A High Injury Risk Play For An Athletic Guard
as we know from watching EJ play
I agree
The momentum was slowing and players were winded. There should have been a time out at 63-54.
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Game lost it's feel again
Clippers got stuck on 63.
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I got the blog like Jagger
In case you were wondering.
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The Bucks look really bad
Even with Bogut I dont think they are a playoff team. I mean, the Clippers have played pretty awful tonight and are still up.
13 for 25 free throws will do it to ya
with reggie on our team that has to make us the worst free throw shooting team in the leagues. All our big guys suck.
I believe it...
I’ve watched a lot of Clipper games over the past decade, and none have ever looked this bad in FT’s.
Pat Sajak
In the house. Clippers getting the A-listers now!
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CP3
He’s picked up 3 bad fouls this quarter.
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Griffin has missed 5 free throws in a row
I really thought he would improve his free throws this year
he will
But this is not his game.
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i almost had a heart attack right now
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
Evans
Evans cleared Butler out of there after that hard foul.
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On A Play Like This In Europe
They get four free throws
wow, Blake is struggling with the ball tonight
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
UGGGGGHHHHH
Cook…
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
I believe it is
Tuff Juice. TM
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Butler Bingo!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
38 points in first half
32 in third quarter (so far)
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20 points/5 rebounds for Butler so far.. So nice to have starting over Gomes
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
Meh doesnt mean much
Mo came in right when the Bucks started their run, but it had nothing to do with him.
They were scrambled
They played it like there were only 5 seconds in the quarter, but there was enough time for MIL to take their time and get the shot
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I honestly despise Cook
Nice guy and all, but if he wants this team to win, he needs to retire or waive himself.
I groan every single time Cook, Foye, and/or Gomes steps on to the court.
Clippers // Chargers // Rays // Boise State
"The Lakers do win games. But things can change." - Blake Griffin
Sell out
What the hell is going on if the Clippers sell out against MIL?
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Last season
I went to MIL-LAC, it was pretty packed. . .the Blake effect.
by cassellmania on Jan 8, 2012 12:53 AM PST up reply actions
big bucket
Billups
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Note to Clipper Girls:
It’s two weeks past Christmas, please start wearing your regular skimpy outfits.
three guard lineup
VDN goes with Billups, Paul and Mo together. I guess Chauncey is defending Jax.
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And...
Bucks go right to Jax in the post.
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Me - "Brian what has been the highlight of your long illustrious career?'
Cookie – “Backing up Blake Griffin and clanging my open shots”
Billups
CB was 1 for 8 in first half. He’s been huge in the second.
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Gomes
Interesting the VDN showing no confidence in Gomes.
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Gomes
Is the weakest link right now on this team, even though he comes through at random times, like his mid-range J tonight. Im fine with a Reggie/Jones/generic C(anyone but Cook) frontcourt bench, but this team really needs a better wing off the pine.
by cassellmania on Jan 8, 2012 12:57 AM PST up reply actions
the Brandon Jennings show
Dribble for 20 seconds, shoot.
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Here comes hack-a-DJ
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
I really didn't expect it from skiles
for someone that preaches defense, and actually relys on his defense to make games even close, you’d think they’d think they would be able to get stops. Maybe it was just that one play if they thought DJ was going to get ahead.
Clippers in bonus
DJ needs to make these
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Blake with 2 blocks, i like it
he should try it more often
scrappy game
not sure I like the Mo-Chris-Chauncey line up. Too many playmakers.
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hack a dj?
Wonder why Skiles called it off? Was he only going to do it if DJ missed both the first time?
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Who Knew?
It’s mind-blowing how many stories about former superstar athletes involve bankruptcy. An estimated 60 percent of former NBA players are penniless within five years after hanging up their sneakers
source?
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actually
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1153364/index.htm
is the real source (your article links to another article that links to this)
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
I heard that percentage before
I know I read a few individual stories (Pippen being one I think) and the kind of investments they make are atrocious.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
Paul?
shoot it
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he should really learn to just stop for the 6 foot jumper.....even a little bank shot
…you can tell he was like “damn i cant dunk from here”
Because Cook is like a negative rebounding machine
I swear he tapped the ball to the Bucks at least 2 times this game.
Thats why DJ is worth 10 million
by Ricekrispy10 on Jan 7, 2012 9:58 PM PST via mobile reply actions
we should be running the ball through Butler
Dude is on fire feed him
by KillaClip on Jan 7, 2012 9:59 PM PST via mobile reply actions
DJ playing good D!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
How does Blake not get those fouls calls
He hard ever gets that call. It’s baffling
by dulciusXasperis on Jan 7, 2012 10:02 PM PST reply actions
he was out of control and losses balance a lot!
brijo1
by ThaFoX on Jan 7, 2012 11:01 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
The wave is the absolute worst at a game
Everyone in front stands up and starts screaming at inopportune times. It’s a basketball game, folks, pay attention.
DJ-a-hack safe zone
under the 2 min
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damn that would have been the dagger 3 by Butler
by dulciusXasperis on Jan 7, 2012 10:05 PM PST reply actions
too forced
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
man Paul better be aggressive next three games
We need him to go beast mode from the first jump
by KillaClip on Jan 7, 2012 10:07 PM PST via mobile reply actions
CP3
very, very ordinary tonight. I guess he’s allowed, but let’s hope it doesn’t happen often.
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I think OK
his handles were off. Jennings was owning him
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
he is still a bit off
but I think he’ll improve. Like it or not, in NO he had to carry this team (with a little help of West). With this team others can help.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
On an off night he can play the off guard and let Chauncey run the point
Or Mo. Or Foye. Point is there are options. Options = good.
unless we put all three in
then we get slapstick like in the 4th
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
I was wondering what that was about
Clippers are having a hard time rebounding as it is. Let’s not do that again, Vinny.
or the Paul passes to Mo and Chauncey at the same time moment
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:49 PM PST up reply actions
D-Rose had an equally bad evening as well
Happens
by dulciusXasperis on Jan 7, 2012 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
until they can get Boozer going
the Bulls aren’t going anywhere. Rose can only do so much.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
my only knock on Thibs
offense is also a part of the game, you know
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:49 PM PST up reply actions
ah the game of team hugging contest
or what do you call those bench clearing thingies?
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:09 PM PST up reply actions
A win is a win, my friends!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
no matter how ugly
Thanks only to a solid 3rd quarter against a mediocre team WITH injuries.
by dulciusXasperis on Jan 7, 2012 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
yup!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jan 7, 2012 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
I got tired of always hearing, "That was a good loss."
I prefer ugly wins – you’re right, it does sound better.
Aminu is much better of in NO
they got nothing to loose so they can take the bad with the good
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:14 PM PST up reply actions
still playing 17 mpg before this game
and I’m guessing it would have improved even without ariza injured. I still think he is better of there. Seems to me a player that needs to play in order to improve. He wouldn’t have gotten that with us.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
just saw this
15pt 12reb 4st wow. too bad it was in a loss, with Mahinmi leading the Mavs… not looking good for NOH
I would rather see Gomes play at 4 over Cook
I would much rather see Thompkins or even Solomon Jones take those minutes. And I never, ever, want to see Cook play the 5.
I really don't care to see Cook play, period.
Seems like an OK guy, just not when it comes to shot selection.
shot selection is OKish
but if he isn’t those open 3’s why play him?
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
butler admitting the underestimated the Bucks
Get the focus back and get ready the next three games are dangerous
by KillaClip on Jan 7, 2012 10:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Dangerous? More like really, really tough
The Heat look really good this year, as much as I hate them.
the heat have a big advantage. they are going to catch us at the tail end of a back to back after playing portland at portland. it’s going to be tough. but i believe in our team.
and even if we lose to Miami
would that be that bad? In this compressed season you have to know which battles you want to fight. At Miami, having played against Portland the night before?
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:21 PM PST up reply actions
Miami at home
Clips will put up a good fight this week, these games will be under a media microscope, and they know it. They clearly were not up for this game until the half when they realized the Bucks were putting up a real fight.
if only we could start off like the game last year at home against the heat.
40 some points in the first quarter. But this time we don’t allow them to come back. that game was lovely. I know the team will be pumped for that game and the laker game.
Sure feels nice to be above .500! I have missed this feeling!
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
LOL.. Yeah, it's been a long time.
"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.
by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Jan 8, 2012 4:27 PM PST up reply actions
Yep I can't eat my words when I said we were gonna have a better record than the Lakers
I said this before the CP3 trade.
0-3 is possible
Portland and Lakers are going to be motivated and Miami is just very good.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
Geezus...
stop with this negativity…positive energy with this Clippers team. I think we’ll compete next week. Let the outcome speak for itself.
I said it is possible
I didn’t say it will happen. But it wouldn’t be the end of the world. This team has still a lot of gelling to do. I’ll evaluate after 20 games.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
totally
we’re playing a team we already beat during the regular season, a team we beat twice during the preseason and a team we beat on our home court last season. 3-0 baby!!!
negative Nancy?
better then the panic posse that broke out after losing to the Spurs and Bulls.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
ever thought about a new nickname?
The ClipperBorg have assimilated you.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:39 PM PST up reply actions
I dont want to change my name
I have thought about it, but my nickname is dedicated to that awful Cavs team of 2010-2011 that I supported mainly because of what LeBron did to them.
a sort of living digital memorial plaque
what happens when you let your superstar run your team
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
Hey Hey
I’m banking on those bandwagon fans to buy my Heat and Lakers tickets at an insanely marked up price.
I respect the people of this blog way too much to sell them my marked up prices.
that made me smile
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
i understand you said it's possible
obviously it is, but it’s not gonna happen because these aren’t the old Clippers. We’re going 3-0. (and if i don’t i’ll still say we’re going to win the rest of the games of the year because i think we are in a position to where we can win the rest of the games of the year).
doy it is!
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 10:40 PM PST up reply actions
Reggie Evans
3pts, 6rebs, 19 mins. Good numbers for his debut. Could’ve had more points if he made his FTs.
hurray for the clips and their ugly win
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrAwK9juhhY
“I can see a better time
When all our dreams come true”
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Things I felt about this game.
1) Reggie Evans was a great pickup. I now see why he is such a great rebounder; he always fights for position and his timing is excellent. He also never gives up on a single play. I hope to see a healthy Evans all year round.
2) Our defense was decent, but Jennings was just having a solid shooting night. Not to mention CP3 was just out of it tonight, even with his okay stats.
3) Our offense was what caused the “ugly” loss. We were out hustled and it seemed like we just outplayed. I think we weren’t prepared for this game, because our offensive playbook seemed pretty dry. Our terrible FT and 3PT shooting didn’t help at all.
4) The refs are BLIND. Before, I would always stand by my words “Griffin should stop complaining.” I believe that it is NEVER good to complain, but it has to be known that they are missing such blatant fouls which can easily change the game.
5) Chris Paul needs to go back to his leadership roll like last game. This game was not a strong one offensively for him, but I think his less than stellar (for him) performance will have him fighting for 3 wins in the next 3 games.
Not to take away from your astute observations ...
But despite all that the Clippers still came away with the win. I can’t remember it off hand but there’s some cliche out there about learning how to win on your worst night. It’s what good teams do and in seasons past it felt like the Clippers had to have a perfect storm to come away with a W. Did I want to see a wire-to-wire win, absolutely, but there’s some solace in knowing that the best PG plays on my favorite team, had an off night, and still came away with a 6 point win.
For what it’s worth – Reggie is a beast.
I agree.
No matter what you say, a win is a win. I was just giving my 2 cents with what I saw. And from what I have seen in Paul, he will be more disappointed in himself than any other player, coach, or fan. He seems to really play well after games in which he is seen to play to a lesser caliber than he usually does; and hopefully he comes to Portland looking to dominate! This stretch of three games is pretty vital for the team and it’s confidence, so let’s take 3/3!
Oh yeah, forgot to mention the obvious.
Judging by the word “obvious” I’m sure whoever is reading this has guessed it.
6) Cook is total trash. I don’t see why Del Negro still has any interest in playing him and not playing Jones. Cook is not only a terrible shooter (almost all of which are 3’s) but he is worse than useless on defense. All he has to do is throw up his arms and jump 10 inches to alter someones shot, but even that is too complicated for him. I believe it was near the end of the second or third, but Williams seemed to assume that someone would help him out on a Jennings drive, but when Jennings blew by, he had an almost uncontested layup which led to a Clippers time out. So please, put in Jones and make Cook a bench player so deep that he is sitting by Clipper Darrel. With Evans, you can have a pretty decent 2nd team.
Williams
Leslise/ Foye
THOMPKINS (like many of us, I have no faith in Gomes; I also think Thompkins is perfect as a 3)
Evans
Jones. Jones, who is said to be a shot blocker, can make someone like Jennings think twice about driving for a layup. Evans can then clean up missed shots with his tenacity on loose balls ;). I think Leslie would be a solid defender, and I think Thompkins has the height and qualities of a SF.
anybody at the game catch that fight at the end of the 4th? was 6 rows in front of me.
i didnt like our interior D
Evans is a nice pickup
CP3 was a bit too passive for my taste
group of mexicans start arguing with a white guy about 4 rows above them
one of the mexican guys goes up with his friend trying to hold him back
his friends are all up there and the aisle person in purple head over there to try and break it up
he lunged at the white guy and started beating the snot out of him
Wild! What section are you in?
I’m in 116 and the only thing we get are those 2 boys that dance all the time.
Possibly any alcohol involved?
I don’t want to be stereotypical or racist, but Mexican fans are known to get somewhat rowdy at sporting events. Yet again, not trying to bring in race, but I see that as a possible factor.
Hispanic/Latino sports fans in LA are generally very passionate
But regardless of race, alcohol can fuel this passion into violent behavior.
As someone who lives in a predominantly hispanic neighborhood ive seen some rough brawls at local bars over games, the worst being an Angels Dodgers game a few years ago that resulted in a gun drawn ( thankfully no one was shot). As a Clipper fan its not easy to go to a bar that caters to local Laker faithful and ask to turn on a Clipper game. I went to said bar for the first Clipper/Laker preseason game this year with a friend wearing a Clipper jersey and the doorman said ’you’re a brave man for wearing that in here.’ Not that he really meant it, but with the Clippers gaining so much attention as a legit threat to the Lakers status as ‘best team in La’, i wonder if this year there could be more violent incidents of Clipper/Laker fan clashes. Lets hope we can all co-exist in peace.
It's certainly rough
I was at a Giants – Dodgers game in SF a few years back and a Dodgers fan started to shout racial slurs at me all because we were talking about Fernando Valuenzela and his great nickname of “El Sombrero.” My sister’s fiancee and I almost got in a fight with that dude on the outfield boardwalk. All for what, talking about El Sombrero?
Being in the minority in LA gets a bit interesting at times.
I didnt hear exactly what they were arguing about, but from what I saw I'd fault the white guy.
The mexican guys were trying to hold their friend back and the white guy kept talking. a few people in each camp tried to break them up when he got up there, then he went at him
neither were particularly rowdy or drunk during the game at least from what i saw. if he was drunk he navigated climbing the seats pretty well
Any of them obvious Clipper or Bucks fan?
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And to think
we were one of the classier fans… :( I know we can blame this bandwagon bull- but still- they are now “fans” of the organization..
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I was at this game
wasn’t that great.. :( I usually never say this, but the refs should let the players play…
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To add onto it
I was watching the Saunders- Butler foul. I didn’t think it was a flagrant.. Opinions?
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it was in my eyes
he basically clotheslines him. It wasn’t intentional, you could see that from Sanders reaction.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 11:33 PM PST up reply actions
That doesn't cut it for me
that’s the kind of fouls that can injure players. Intention is always difficult to gauge. You’d see because of Sanders reaction, but in then end lots of flagrant fouls are called for these fouls.
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by BelgianClipper on Jan 7, 2012 11:37 PM PST up reply actions
I dont know..
I need want to rewatch the foul again. Just because a player falls to the floor shouldn’t always be a foul. Sometimes its just because the player is in the air and any motion would cause a player to drop.
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I disagree
Somethjing like this should be a flagrant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdWF3luMGKI
(Not sure about flagrant 2, but flagrant 1.) I doubt Harris’s foul was intentional.
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It wasn't intention but they're going to call it if you're above the shoulders.
He seemed sincerely apologetic, which was a nice gesture.
On the topic of fouls:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaZIAXJJDKQ LOL
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Aw Joey Crawford, how you shouldn't be a ref...
Joey often blows the whistle and because he, just like all the other refs, would never say, oops my bad, he makes a stupid call, which in that case was a crucial one. Not to mention he hates laughter ;)
Refs let the BUCKS play.
Can’t say the same about the Clippers. I will be the first to say that I hate Griffin’s constant complaining, but there were some no calls in this which should be brought to the referee’s attention. Did you see Paul talking to the refs after the game? I’m not 100% sure, but it seemed like he was talking to them about fouls. I’m fine with letting teams play, I actually like it, but you gotta be fair. Regarding the flagrant foul, I thought it was a flagrant simply because you don’t go for a player mid jump unless you have the chance to get a block. Frankly, I didn’t see any way that Saunders was going to get a clean block, so he should have let him be. Block in mid jump is a big no no, because it is just a bad fall waiting to happen.
Yeah, Griffin’s complaining is annoying. But it seemed like he was trying to tone it down in this game. I don’t think Saunder’s foul was a flagrant. He was not being malicious. Just a terrible foul. Fortunately no one got hurt.
Yeah, I don't like it, but it is like the refs are asking for it now.
And I didn’t think it was a malicious foul, but he has to learn that you CAN’T hit someone in air.
again above the shoulders!
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by ThaFoX on Jan 8, 2012 2:42 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
I think
Its flagrant if the player is in the air and u pull him back like that cuz he can fall very hard and get an injury more serious than if his fit were still on the ground
by arman martikian on Jan 8, 2012 12:40 AM PST via mobile reply actions
deandre really needs to become a better rebounder
i like DJ, but we are constantly getting out rebounded even by a poor shooting team like the bucks
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