Game 2: Clippers @ Grizzlies |8:30, May 2nd |Fool Me Once...

[Shpati21]

Game 2: Clippers @ Grizzlies
Where: FedEx Forum
When: 8:30 (9:30 ET), May 2nd

Clippers lead the series 1-0.

Projected Lineups:

Grizzlies
Gasol
Randolph
Gay
Allen
Conley

Clippers
Jordan
Griffin
Simmons
Foye
Paul

[SD2042]

Beat me right to it Shpati. Good job.

My expectations to this game are as follows:

1. The Grizzlies have to play bball for 48mins, not 39mins. That's not exceptable.
2. Any mismatches the Grizzlies have on the Clips, exploit the daylights out of them.
3. Ride the momentum of guys who are having a good game.
4. If the Clips double team somebody, make them pay by finding the open player who can make the shot.
5. DEFENSE ALL AROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO EXPECTIONS!!!!!!!
6. Make the Clippers play to your tempo.



THIS IS THE GRINDHOUSE: HOME OF "THE GRIT AND GRIND" DEFEND IT AT ALL COST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SD2042]

BTW, Caron Butler is expected to miss the rest of the series with the fracture hand he substain the other night. Look for Bobby Simmons to start in his place.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-w ... C1Vnm8vLYF

[Shpati21]

Beat me right to it Shpati. Good job.

My expectations to this game are as follows:

1. The Grizzlies have to play bball for 48mins, not 39mins. That's not exceptable.
2. Any mismatches the Grizzlies have on the Clips, exploit the daylights out of them.
3. Ride the momentum of guys who are having a good game.
4. If the Clips double team somebody, make them pay by finding the open player who can make the shot.
5. DEFENSE ALL AROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO EXPECTIONS!!!!!!!
6. Make the Clippers play to your tempo.



THIS IS THE GRINDHOUSE: HOME OF "THE GRIT AND GRIND" DEFEND IT AT ALL COST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a Knicks fan and a Grizzlies fan. I can tell you that the way the Grizzlies were playing for those 39 minutes in Game 2, some of that was fools gold. Hitting the three and long jumpers is all about being hot or not. I watched the Knicks do that so many times and lose, because they got lazy defensively and eventually, not so hot anymore. I was surprised the Grizzlies were playing like that. The first I have seen them do that.

I think Marc Gasol is the Grizzlies' smartest player. They should try running the offense more through him for one night. If he does not have anything, he can dish it out easily.

Truly a must win, in my opinion.

[jefe]

If the Grizz stay focused for the full 48, then it should be a win

[vanjulio]

BTW, Caron Butler is expected to miss the rest of the series with the fracture hand he substain the other night. Look for Bobby Simmons to start in his place.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-w ... C1Vnm8vLYF

who the **** is bobby simmons???

[SD2042]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Simmons

Another player who's been bouncing around the league for a minute. Can't be underestimated from beyond the arc though.

[jman3134]

Where did you read that he will start? I am pretty sure Nick Young is going to get the start.

This is a must win game. We can't drop two games at home to start (esp that last loss) and expect to win this series.

[SD2042]

I've been hearing throughout the day it's either Nick Young or Bobby Simmons. For NY I can see the reason b/c of his work from the other night and he can make the defense repect the shot.

A 6'6 NY who I don't believe is that well known for his defense vs. a 6'8 Rudy Gay. Do the math. As for Simmons, he's 6'8 and may be able to may Rudy work for it. If I'm the Clips, stick Simmons on Rudy. Otherwise, you put NY out front early they won't have another X-Factor on the bench to spell their offense.

[vanjulio]

I am having a bad feeling about tonight. Whatever happens -- this team has been exciting as hell to watch and they got so many weapons. I got my money's worth already. I saw them beat the hell out of Portland and Cleveland in Memphis .


all we can do now is BELIEVE

[SD2042]

I believe we better beat the Clips and restore some pride. I know there's a thing as bad losses and all. But game one cannot happen again at any cost.

[SD2042]

Grizz in a 8-2 run and got their first lead of the game.

[SD2042]

Nice block by DC on Bledsoe.

[SD2042]

TA to the line. Goes 2-2.

[SD2042]

The Grizz to me need to get more physical and perhaps are playing a bit uptight given how tight this game is so far.