GAME #49: LAC (33-15) @ the ATL (22-27) MON 2/5—4:30PM

esqtvd · Post #1 » by **esqtvd** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 3:41 am

LA is now 5-1 on their 7 game Grammy road trip with a back-to-back remaining against the Atlanta Hawks. Hawks are going for their fifth win in a row after defeating the Golden State Warriors.

Saddiq Bey (left ankle sprain) and De’Andre Hunter (right knee injury management) are both questionable while Clint Capela (left adductor strain) will be out.

With the return of Ivica Zubac, the Clippers are again at full strength.

esqtvd · Post #2 » by **esqtvd** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 6:24 am

30-8 = .789 = 60-16 = 64-18

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Dynamix · Post #3 » by **Dynamix** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 1:11 pm

Long winning streaks are nice and all, but it's how the team quickly bounces back after each loss that could really translate in the playoffs.

Still can't believe Zu came back a week earlier than expected. Hope Harden has enough left in the tank for tonight, because the two of them should start rebuilding that special pick and roll relationship against an opponent that's not exactly elite defensively and is also missing their starting center.

Kelphus · Post #4 » by **Kelphus** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 5:14 pm

Love it love it love it... Vegas REALLY Believes. Last game of a 7 game Grammy trip, second night of back to back on the road, and we're 2.5 point favs. Kawhi, PG, and Harden had more minutes last night than we all would have preferred, but Miami was plucky and Clips kept letting the door open just a crack. Hawks have won 4 in a row and had a day off after beating Warriors in OT. i say we end road trip 6-1.

NickP · Post #5 » by **NickP** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 6:50 pm

Last game of the Grammy road trip. Stay focused for a full 48 and bring this home. Capella not playing I guess so let's see some cutting and slashing.
Go Clippers!!

esqtvd · Post #6 » by **esqtvd** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 9:06 pm

NickP wrote:Last game of the Grammy road trip. Stay focused for a full 48 and bring this home. Capella not playing I guess so let's see some cutting and slashing.
Go Clippers!!

Capella being out is a good excuse to slow-play Zu's return in a back-to-back. Played 18 minutes on Sunday.

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clipperlover · Post #7 » by **clipperlover** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 9:34 pm

Hawks are terrible defensively with Capella. We could probably go for 170 tonight.

Not expecting anything other than a win. Since Dec 1, the Clippers have only lost 5 games:
1. OKC - No Kawhi
2. BOS - No Kawhi
3. LAL - Disinterested for most of the game and planning for 2nd night of back to back vs Phoenix
4. MIN - Zu scratched 20 minutes prior to game
5. CLE - Had our opportunities

Other than the Lakers, all of the others are currently Top 3 in their conferences. Clips aren't playing around with teams below them in the standings. They have taken care of business on this road trip. I expect them to lay the hammer down on all of the opponents leading up to the AS break.

donemilio21 · Post #8 » by **donemilio21** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 10:06 pm

esqtvd wrote:30-8 = .789 = 60-16 = 64-18

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if we continue to play .789 ball, we'll finish 60-22. I think 57 is the franchise record in wins. Looking at the remaining games, I do not see a reason why we couldn't go 27-7, although some fatigue might set in by mid-late March. I'd happily take a 25-9 finish to get 58 wins.

KL2 · Post #9 » by **KL2** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 11:33 pm

Zu is out. I’d rather him rest up for NO anyway.

Stay healthy and get the win please.

donemilio21 · Post #10 » by **donemilio21** » Mon Feb 5, 2024 11:42 pm

KL2 wrote:Zu is out. I’d rather him rest up for NO anyway.

Stay healthy and get the win please.

I guess that was expected. He is supposed to be on minutes restriction, and probably not gonna play any back to backs this month. There is only one more.

HardenGoat · Post #11 » by **HardenGoat** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 1:07 am

Better shooting. Hopefully have enough gas left in the tank for this one.

esqtvd · Post #12 » by **esqtvd** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 1:10 am

Is it me or does ATL look terrible? Look like a pickup team.

HardenGoat · Post #13 » by **HardenGoat** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 1:28 am

Playing like we are on a back to back

KL2 · Post #14 » by **KL2** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 1:37 am

Terrible finish to the half.

wakelaunch1 · Post #15 » by **wakelaunch1** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 1:38 am

Great start, then sloppy finish. Kawhi was very good. Harden was solid. Our offense is so much better when Harden is in the game. Defense really struggling tonight, cant stop dribble penetration. We dont have an elite guard stopper on the team.

esqtvd · Post #16 » by **esqtvd** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 1:40 am

HardenGoat wrote:Playing like we are on a back to back

Getting outworked. ATL are at home and it's the only way they're gonna win this. Very unimpressed with their passing, D and shot selection. I though Quin Snyder was better at this.

I think the Clips are on cruise control and still managing to be tied at the half. At least I hope so. :-?

HardenGoat · Post #17 » by **HardenGoat** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 1:43 am

Hardens passing was on point but he played too many minutes yesterday. This one is going to be a tough win

KL2 · Post #18 » by **KL2** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 2:18 am

lol Theis. You kidding me. This 3rd is giving me anxiety.

esqtvd · Post #19 » by **esqtvd** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 2:18 am

Clips 102 ATL 101 after 3

just hanging around

KL2 · Post #20 » by **KL2** » Tue Feb 6, 2024 2:19 am

Who’s going to step up while Kawhi sits?