The CP3 Thread

HeartBreakKid · Post #281 » by **HeartBreakKid** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:37 pm

Damn those two missed free throws, **** hurts.

I was so happy when Chris got that steal on Klay toward the end though, shame Collison mishandled it, then Chris got fouled by Green and it went out on him.

Good game, I think if Griffin can actually stay in the game the Clippers should win. Blake didn't even get 20 minutes in tonight.

GSP · Post #282 » by **GSP** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:44 pm

Cp3 missed an easy look to Reddick on a fastbreak near the end of the 4th. Was a bad play that ppl wont remember few days from now

BmanInBigD · Post #283 » by **BmanInBigD** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:56 pm

ronnymac2 wrote:
BmanInBigD wrote:
ronnymac2 wrote:
**** no, that's not an oversight. The Spurs are overrated.

Yeah, you're right. They just have the best coach by far in the league, the best, most experienced playoff trio in the West, and a history of overachieving in the PS. And they won more games than anybody in the NBA this season. And nobody has really rated them. But, yeah, they're overrated.

See above.

And don't **** sass me.

Does it make you feel better to keep cussing at me? And what, did you get your feelings hurt?

And the so-called "superior talent" is gonna have to learn how to win close playoff games to overcome more experienced "overrated" teams. Pathetic attempt so far.

Lost92Bricks · Post #284 » by **Lost92Bricks** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:04 pm

Real disappointed in CP, he deserves every ounce of criticism for that choke at the end, along with all the stupid turnovers, bad shots, bad/uncharacteristic decisions he made. Overall he had a decent game, but he needs to play better. With that being said besides Redick and DJ this was yet another disappearing act from his teammates in the playoffs, he's never going to win anything playing with unreliable teammates.

Colbinii · Post #285 » by **Colbinii** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:40 pm

BmanInBigD wrote:
ronnymac2 wrote:
BmanInBigD wrote:
Yeah, you're right. They just have the best coach by far in the league, the best, most experienced playoff trio in the West, and a history of overachieving in the PS. And they won more games than anybody in the NBA this season. And nobody has really rated them. But, yeah, they're overrated.

See above.

And don't **** sass me.

Does it make you feel better to keep cussing at me? And what, did you get your feelings hurt?

And the so-called "superior talent" is gonna have to learn how to win close playoff games to overcome more experienced "overrated" teams. Pathetic attempt so far.

Careful when responding to trolls.

Clippers laying the easter egg a day early.

ardee · Post #286 » by **ardee** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:05 am

What would a third consecutive early elimination do to the Clippers organization? There would have to be wholesale changes.

microfib4thewin · Post #287 » by **microfib4thewin** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:34 am

I have to admit he played well that game. Not to say there weren't any blemishes but to say he was horrible because of that two missed FTs is just clutch bias.

therealbig3 · Post #288 » by **therealbig3** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:25 am

ardee wrote:What would a third consecutive early elimination do to the Clippers organization? There would have to be wholesale changes.

Well honestly, there's no excuse for them to lose to the Warriors in the 1st round, and you would most likely have to put a lot of the blame on CP3, Griffin, and/or Doc Rivers. Chances are that if an upset like that happens, 1, 2, or all 3 of them didn't do their job right. It actually reminds me a lot of last year's Brooklyn-Chicago series. Brooklyn/LAC had HCA, Chicago/GS was dealing with major injuries, and Brooklyn/LAC had the best player in the series coming in (D-Will/CP3).

Losing to a Warriors team without Bogut, with the Clippers having HCA, two (supposedly) top 5 players, one of the best coaches in the league, and a stacked supporting cast...that would be inexcusable imo.

HeartBreakKid · Post #289 » by **HeartBreakKid** » Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:42 pm

Gotta see if Griffin can finally turn it up in the playoffs. Him playing 19 minutes certainly isn't going to get the job done.

Lost92Bricks · Post #290 » by **Lost92Bricks** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:26 am

Huge win for LAC, so glad they won, no way they advance if they lose this one. This is what happens when Paul's teammates actually step up and support him instead of disappearing.

I feel like even without HC the Clippers will still probably win this series, they're just too much for GS. But we'll see.

Hope Paul plays better individually especially efficiency wise for the rest of the playoffs, he's turning over the ball way too much.

NinjaSheppard · Post #291 » by **NinjaSheppard** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:09 am

Good to see Chris Paul learn how to play winning basketball

Shame Kevin Durant forgot how to play winning basketball over the span of 2 days

how things change

MO12msu · Post #292 » by **MO12msu** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:31 pm

His defense was creating havoc in the first half.

GetItDone · Post #293 » by **GetItDone** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:57 pm

MO12msu wrote:His defense was creating havoc in the first half.

Funny thing is, everyone will just look at the box score and see he didn't have a dominate game, but I thought he played well. His defense was phenomenal.

Lost92Bricks · Post #294 » by **Lost92Bricks** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:54 am

Those last 5-6 minutes were CRAZY for me, I was nervous as **** especially when CP missed that FT, luckily the Clippers still won.

Paul's not playing great but his defense has been solid and I loved how he took over the game with those clutch plays.

Gotta give Blake his props for stepping up in a huge way these last 2 games, hope he keeps playing at a high level.

The Infamous1 · Post #295 » by **The Infamous1** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:02 pm

GREAT defense by paul at the end, that was not a foul

MO12msu · Post #296 » by **MO12msu** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:12 pm

So far through three games the thing that has definitely stood out the most for him has been his defense. Great job hounding Curry to not allow any easy looks off the dribble and also fighting through the many screens off the ball. I feel like Curry didn't get hot until Collison switched onto him to start the fourth. Not to mention the boatload of timely steals he's been accumulating. And no way was that a foul.

Offense has been kind of a mixed bag, this has probably been his best game distributing the ball as his first two games he struggled with turnovers as well as some weird choices on fast break opportunities. Shooting wise he has been pretty money from three but struggled from his usual sweet spots in the midrange and a little bit in the paint as well. And finally, free throws! Come on man, I was gonna rage if the Warriors would've been able to hit a three and steal that one. That's two out of three games of uncharacteristic "clutch" (I hate this term) free throw shooting. Even though in both of the close games he's hit a variety of huge shots to keep his team in the game or hold the lead. Gotta hit those free throws thought so I don't have to hear annoying narratives(and to cement games!).

That said, overall through three games I'd probably grade him out somewhere around B-. Btw I know Chris feels great that he doesn't have to be at his A++ game at every turn in the playoffs to get a win. Shout-out to Blake and Deandre for their huge improvements in their all around games and shout-out to Doc as well. He's done a great coaching job.

Lost92Bricks · Post #297 » by **Lost92Bricks** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:58 am

Great win especially after what they've been through lately.

CP had a decent game offensively but his defense was fantastic, this is probably the best I've ever seen him play D, not only in this series but during the whole season. Top 10 defensive guard in the league IMO, anyone else agree?

DJ was HUGE tonight props to him for stepping up especially on those FT's.

Clips need to win game 6, GS is way too explosive and unpredictable to play against in a game 7.

HeartBreakKid · Post #298 » by **HeartBreakKid** » Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:34 am

This was a pretty decent game indeed, his defense was stellar.

The other games looked more like he was managing, here he looked to take over. Low FG%, but made a lot of 3s and some FTs, was certainly aggressive. Him protecting the ball helped a lot, contrast to Curry who turned it over 7 times.

KayDee35 · Post #299 » by **KayDee35** » Thu May 1, 2014 5:13 pm

His defense is looking great. Curry can get hot and was a little passive during the last game. He's promised to come out firing this game.

Woodsanity · Post #300 » by **Woodsanity** » Thu May 1, 2014 5:49 pm

Lost92Bricks wrote:Great win especially after what they've been through lately.

CP had a decent game offensively but his defense was fantastic, this is probably the best I've ever seen him play D, not only in this series but during the whole season. Top 10 defensive guard in the league IMO, anyone else agree?

DJ was HUGE tonight props to him for stepping up especially on those FT's.

Clips need to win game 6, GS is way too explosive and unpredictable to play against in a game 7.

Quite easily a top 10 defensive guard, most likely top 5.

There are only a handful of guys I can think of that are definitely better like Tony Allen but only because they are defensive specialists.