Game 61: Los Angeles Clippers (41-19) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (37-23) - 8:00 PM ET

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[NippySudz]

I hope we don't lose this game and get a win. I personally just want to win this game then see how we match up against houston. Houston is an interesting development and going into the season, I picked them as a sleeper team that could come out the west. But now they changed their personnel and look to be winning games.

[Clippers2020]

This is going to be the most enjoyable and fun game of the year, I love beating all the Western playoff teams on the road!

[Quake Griffin]

This week is big.

This game is big and it will be tough and competitive.
I expect Chris to be special tonight.

[Clippers2020]

Clippers are currently on the longest winning streak in the West, and the equal-longest winning streak in the entire NBA!

[Max Headrom]

If the playoffs started today I believe Clippers would play Dallas. That would be a bloodbath with how the Clippers neutralize European Harden...lol But I know OKC is a possible match up as well but I still believe if healthy, no one can beat this team.

[50CalClips]

If the playoffs started today I believe Clippers would play Dallas. That would be a bloodbath with how the Clippers neutralize European Harden...lol But I know OKC is a possible match up as well but I still believe if healthy, no one can beat this team.

Denver in the next Rnd... without Home Court... is trouble.

We gotta get the 2nd Seed.

[Max Headrom]

If the playoffs started today I believe Clippers would play Dallas. That would be a bloodbath with how the Clippers neutralize European Harden...lol But I know OKC is a possible match up as well but I still believe if healthy, no one can beat this team.

Denver in the next Rnd... without Home Court... is trouble.

We gotta get the 2nd Seed.

Denver has continously proved they're more pretender than contender. And the home court advantage they have in the regular season doesn't translate to the playoffs. The reason they have advantage in the regular season is because teams are in and out and don't have time to adjust to the altitude. In the playoffs, that's not the case as teams will be there days in advance and their bodies get acclimated to the altitude and negating the edge they have in the regular season.

[SK21209]

I want to see us send a message to OKC tonight. They'll be up for this game after losing to the Bucks by 50.

[esqtvd]

Tellinya, Lou was a hero for us quarterbacking that collection of marginal NBAers and G Leaguers into still one of the best benches in the league. And now with a real PG in Reggie, Lou can be Lou. Sky's the limit.


https://www.si.com/nba/clippers/news/la-clippers-reggie-jackson-unsung-hero

At face value, Jackson's numbers don't exactly jump off the page. He's averaging 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists in five appearances for L.A. But Jackson has been incredibly efficient during that stretch, posting shooting splits of .531/.444/1.000.

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But the biggest takeaway from Jackson's time with the Clippers so far is how good the second unit has looked with him on the floor.

Williams has looked like a different player alongside Jackson, getting all kinds of quality looks off the ball while still dishing out his usual number of assists. The two have really started to click lately — Williams is averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 assists in his last two games, shooting an absurd 72.7% from three-point range. Jackson's ability as a shooter means opposing teams won't be able to double Williams as often, and it's resulted in both players getting better shots.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that Shamet has been efficient from deep since Jackson moved to the bench, either. The second-year guard has knocked down 47.1% of his looks from beyond the arc over the last four games.

The second unit just looks better with Jackson at the helm, and his presence should only continue to unlock new opportunities for a bench that already led the league in scoring before his arrival.

Jackson will get another chance to impress tonight against his former team when the L.A. Clippers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.

#1 on the Clips

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LINEUPS                  GP   MIN   OFFRTG   DEFRTG   NETRTG   
.L. Williams, R. Jackson   5   69   129.5     95.4     +34.2   

[NippySudz]

this team is looking real good right now

[NippySudz]

these guys are LOCKED IN

[TheNewEra]

Doing a good breaking down the defense with either screens or spacing the floor

[NippySudz]

second unit just isn't great defensively but I love the play and intensity of the squad

[NippySudz]

Can the second unit play any defense? lol. they're letting the team hang in there.

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[Max Headrom]

Can the second unit play any defense? lol. they're letting the team hang in there.

It would help if they didn't let Steven Adams literally walk and move when setting a screen while the defender is trying to stay on his man...lol

[TheNewEra]

You have to step up on those Chris Paul pick and rolls with his skill from mid range. Shamet was fighting hard

[NippySudz]

Can the second unit play any defense? lol. they're letting the team hang in there.

It would help if they didn't let Steven Adams literally walk and move when setting a screen while the defender is trying to stay on his man...lol

lol i can't blame the refs for this one, second unit wasn't even bother to contest shots. floaters were allowed.

I don't feel like we can lose this game though so I'm not worried

[Max Headrom]

Can the second unit play any defense? lol. they're letting the team hang in there.

It would help if they didn't let Steven Adams literally walk and move when setting a screen while the defender is trying to stay on his man...lol

lol i can't blame the refs for this one, second unit wasn't even bother to contest shots. floaters were allowed.

I don't feel like we can lose this game though so I'm not worried

Shamet was fighting hard and Adams just kept moving to wherever Shamet was trying to go...lol