Game Thread: Clippers (10-23) vs. Suns (26-11)

Post #21 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:15 am

Diaz enters the game.

Post #22 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:16 am

Mobley's 18 footer extends the Clippers' lead to 8.

Post #23 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:19 am

The lead is down to 2 after Nash entered the game. Our backcourt currently consists of Knight and Diaz.

Thornton's 15 foot jumper gives us a 4 point lead.

Post #24 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:24 am

4 opportunities and the Suns finally score. We shouldn't have given them that many chances.

Nice follow by Thornton after the Kaman miss.

Post #25 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:25 am

We need some size in there. Suns are dunking all over us. Clippers up 47-45 with 2:37 left in the half.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #26 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:36 am

^ C-Webb would be a good idea.

Up by 1 @ the half. I'll take it!! We better not ease up in the 3rd like we always do. :noway:

Post #27 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:39 am

Cassell with the shot at the buzzer but it looks like it was still in his hands. The refs will end up reviewing. The verdict is that it doesn't count. Clippers are up 49-48 at the half. We're shooting good (56%) and Sam is having a great game and scoring all over the guy he calls rookie. Suns have their 3-point game going for them tonight and have knocked down 6 in the first half at just shy of 38% I gave the Powell signing a lot of flack at the beginning of the season but the guy hustles and he knows how to rebound. I'm glad that he's continuing to grow and improve. He's partially guaranteed over the next 3 years but may very well be a great pickup for cheap if he continues to play well. Kaman is not having a great shooting night but is hitting the boards. I'm happy for him to be playing given his status before the game. In the 2nd half we need to keep attacking the boards, deny 2nd chance opportunities, and stick to them out on the perimeter. Let's Go Clippers!

Post #28 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:56 am

Sam I Am is back. Just an interesting note. The Suns did not go to the line once in the first half.

Post #29 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:58 am

Cassell with 20 points and 5 assists just picked up his 3rd foul. We'll need him if we're going to win this game.

Post #30 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:00 am

mj_shoefanatic wrote:^ C-Webb would be a good idea.

Up by 1 @ the half. I'll take it!! We better not ease up in the 3rd like we always do.

He would have been a great sign for us especially right after Brand went down. With that being said, I wouldn't come here if I was him :lol:

Post #31 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:02 am

Sam to Corey with the Alley-oop layup. No third quarter dropoff so far tonight folks. Clippers have pulled ahead by 8 with the 65-57 lead.

Post #32 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:05 am

Post #33 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:09 am

Clippers up 69-62. I don't think Dunleavy will be holding Sam out of the 4th quarter tonight. It's good to see the team as a whole shooting well. Ross 0-4 and Chris has had a bit of trouble finishing but has been a beast on the boards with 13.

Post #34 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:11 am

Inbounds play with 1 tick on the clock and Thomas knocks it down. Barbosa picks up the T and Maggette hits the technical free-throw. 10 point game.

Post #35 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:20 am

Not a great possession to finish the quarter but we head into the 4th with the 9 point lead. :clap:

Sammy is playing like an MVP. 12 more minutes guys. One of the best (if not best0 3rd quarter for the Clips all season. We outscored the Suns 25-17 and even when they were making a comeback we played strong and regained a solid lead.

Post #36 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:24 am

5 straight points for the Suns and it's a 6 point game.

Post #37 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:30 am

We need Sam back in the game. Just under minutes to go in the game and Clippers are up by 5.

Post #38 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:35 am

We better not blow this lead just like we did against Dallas. I see that Sam has been playing well, he better be put back in th game.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #39 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:35 am

SAM I AM WITH 30!!! :clap:

Post #40 » by **SD2042** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:38 am

Right now Clippers lead 86-81 wit h4:08 left to play.