WCQF | (4) LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz (5) | UTA 3-2

dautjazz · Post #1621 » by **dautjazz** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:58 pm

Catchall wrote:Fun fact: Joe Johnson is shooting 79% in the paint during the series.

Yeah he's getting deep and looks so comfortable shooting the paint. I'm loving how much he's stepped up!

mudsak · Post #1622 » by **mudsak** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:13 pm

ClipsFanSince98 wrote:
mudsak wrote:
ClipsFanSince98 wrote:
Jazz are favored but I wouldn't go that far. CP3 could have a random monster game and carry the Clips. He's still the best player in the series.

CP3 had a monster game in game 4... he was one rebound shy of a triple double.

Yea and he always got it too without hardly any help besides Jamal. Obviously if guys like Redick and DJ continue to have low impact, it won't be enough.

I think we can pretty much guarantee CP3 is going to be dominant. Redick has been pretty well neutralized by Ingles, and Coach Snyder. I think the Clippers really need a two big games from Reddick if they want to win this series. Crawford had a huge game 4, but that's 1 game out of 4 good games for him...and it was a game that the Clips lost because with Blake out it seems like the Clips need at least one more player to step up. Maybe Rivers can be the difference maker. I think it's likely we're going to see some different rotations from Doc in game 5. Probably some small line ups (because starting Speights isn't going to cut it), and maybe even Bass comes out to try to put a body on Joe Jesus...because nothing the Clippers put on Johnson seems to work. Game 5 should be another battle down to the wire. Awesome series so far.

xfactor · Post #1623 » by **xfactor** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:20 pm

dautjazz wrote:
Catchall wrote:Fun fact: Joe Johnson is shooting 79% in the paint during the series.

Yeah he's getting deep and looks so comfortable shooting the paint. I'm loving how much he's stepped up!

I noticed that as well. I'm confused as how easily he's able to get in the paint.

mudsak · Post #1624 » by **mudsak** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:45 pm

xfactor wrote:
dautjazz wrote:
Catchall wrote:Fun fact: Joe Johnson is shooting 79% in the paint during the series.

Yeah he's getting deep and looks so comfortable shooting the paint. I'm loving how much he's stepped up!

I noticed that as well. I'm confused as how easily he's able to get in the paint.

For starters he's 6'8 and weighs 250lbs...That's a large human being. But it's not just that he's big...he's a great basketball player, and he knows how to use his body. He's a vet that knows how to use his positioning, he's got a large bag of moves when bodied up against people. In addition...the guy rarely makes a mistake when the ball is in his hands. He plays at his own pace, and takes his time just bumping, pivoting, and shimmy-ing his way to his sweet spots... and he's practically automatic from his sweet spots.

It's been such a pleasure to watch him play this season. I've become a huge fan of his game watching him this year. He's quietly been playing phenomenal basketball for the Jazz all season long. He was one of those off-season free agency signings that the rest of the league didn't even hardly notice. I bet they notice now. JOE JESUS!

MartinToVaught · Post #1625 » by **MartinToVaught** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:50 pm

mudsak wrote:I think it's likely we're going to see some different rotations from Doc in game 5.

The only change I see Doc making is forcing his son into the game as much as possible. The concept of adjusting his gameplan to what's happening from game to game continues to elude him.

purplepowerade · Post #1626 » by **purplepowerade** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:18 pm

alebaba wrote:
purplepowerade wrote:clippers forever the biggest chokers jesus christ

seriously letting 100 year old joe johnson and rodney hood work them

The irony of Raptor calling a team chokers. lol

raptors last year made it further than the clippers, or chris paul, ever has

any response? did not think so

nickhx2 · Post #1627 » by **nickhx2** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:30 pm

this guy lol

in case you don't understand how message boards work the guy can't both edit your post and respond in the 1 millisecond of you saying something.

but seriously though this is how you craft arguments? like a 9 year old trying to bully kids in elementary school?

RSCD3_ · Post #1628 » by **RSCD3_** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:37 pm

Vlade Divac wrote:Just checked ESPN BPI Playoff chances to win series and as it turns our LAC are favorite 61% to 39%. So despite Blake injury home court is worth that much. I don't think so.

I dont think they take time played without griffin into account

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Catchall · Post #1629 » by **Catchall** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:59 pm

The challenge for the Clips is basically how they're going to guard both Hayward and Johnson without leaving Gobert alone at the rim. It becomes likely that Hill, Ingles or Hood will get open looks. The Jazz picked them apart in Game 4 without Hayward, who is usually a better playmaker than Hood and Johnson.

HeartBreakKid · Post #1630 » by **HeartBreakKid** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 10:35 pm

purplepowerade wrote:
alebaba wrote:
purplepowerade wrote:clippers forever the biggest chokers jesus christ

seriously letting 100 year old joe johnson and rodney hood work them

The irony of Raptor calling a team chokers. lol

raptors last year made it further than the clippers, or chris paul, ever has

any response? did not think so

They're in different conferences lol. The Raptors have never beaten a good team.

SK21209 · Post #1631 » by **SK21209** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:45 am

I know he's not great but I think Wes Johnson needs some time. Redick and Crawford just aren't big enough to guard Hayward, Johnson, Hood, and Ingles on the wing. Need more athleticism out there

nickhx2 · Post #1632 » by **nickhx2** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:57 am

wes johnson was apart of the team's really good defensive units early on in the season. things started to unravel some when he got hurt, then he barely saw time after that because of his garbage offense.

EppiDk16 · Post #1633 » by **EppiDk16** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:57 am

purplepowerade wrote:
alebaba wrote:
purplepowerade wrote:clippers forever the biggest chokers jesus christ

seriously letting 100 year old joe johnson and rodney hood work them

The irony of Raptor calling a team chokers. lol

raptors last year made it further than the clippers, or chris paul, ever has

any response? did not think so

Pretty sure the Clippers would be able to make the ECF more than the Raptors barring any injuries.

Luigi · Post #1634 » by **Luigi** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:52 am

Bad start, though I can't see it

Luigi · Post #1635 » by **Luigi** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:54 am

Looks like things are under control again

EppiDk16 · Post #1636 » by **EppiDk16** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:55 am

Ugh where's the defense? Leaving Hayward open 24/7...

Luigi · Post #1637 » by **Luigi** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:56 am

INGLES with the block!

TheNewEra · Post #1638 » by **TheNewEra** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:57 am

This series is over Clippers had the top heavy talent but the Jazz have the better overall with better fit. Jazz all healthy this will be over in 6.

tone wone · Post #1639 » by **tone wone** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:57 am

MartinToVaught wrote:The only change I see Doc making is forcing his son into the game as much as possible. The concept of adjusting his gameplan to what's happening from game to game continues to elude him.

Austin Rivers is The Clippers best bench player.

He's also their 3rd best perimeter defender. And after Paul the only player who can run pick n rolls, shoot 3s and defend. If he's up to it; he should play A LOT. They need him.

MartinToVaught · Post #1640 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:58 am

EppiDk16 wrote:Ugh where's the defense?

It disappeared after Thanksgiving and never came back.

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