GAME 42: Clippers (26-15) @ Mavs (20-18)—NOTE TIME: Wednesday 6:30PM PDT

esqtvd · Post #1 » by **esqtvd** » Wed Mar 17, 2021 12:57 am

Clippers by -2.5
Moneyline -140 / +120
Over/Under 227
Time--Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. PDT
TV--ESPN

All of Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Patrick Beverley, Reggie Jackson and Lou Williams are shooting at least 40% from 3-point range this season. The Clippers’ Offensive Rating of 116.8 is third in the NBA, trailing only the Bucks and Nets.
NBA INJURY ALERT: Clippers G Patrick Beverley (knee) is OUT; C Serge Ibaka (back) is questionable

Lue had Marcus Morris start at power forward in place of Nicolas Batum, and the switch seemed to help both players. Morris led the Clippers in scoring in the first half with 12 points and finished with 14. Batum had six points in the first half and 12 overall for the second unit.

“I’ve been thinking about it for a while,” Lue said of the lineup change. “I really wanted to do it after a couple wins … I was trying to get Marcus jump-started and get him going.”

It worked well enough that Lue said he intends to keep Morris in the starting lineup.

https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-03-15/tyronn-lue-pushes-right-clippers-buttons

RingColluder · Post #2 » by **RingColluder** » Wed Mar 17, 2021 5:59 am

This will be the biggest test to buy in some confidence to this team moving forward. A mini playoff test.

After a nice win, will adjustments be made to get another win? Will Paul George finally wake up? How will Morris and probably Zu continue to fit with the 1st team? Based on Ty's comments I anticipate Zu moving back to the bench after Ibaka gets back.

Our next game isn't till Saturday so I hope for big minutes and for everyone to be treating this like a playoff matchup. We did a great job not letting anyone get too hot offensively, and that will need to be the focus for next game as well, particularly with their guards.

My gut says we'll win this, but you never know with this team.

ducler · Post #3 » by **ducler** » Wed Mar 17, 2021 10:16 pm

Read on Twitter

esqtvd · Post #4 » by **esqtvd** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:41 am

Clippers are over on ESPN News during Sixers-Bucks OT

no Prime Ticket tonight

KL2 · Post #5 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:46 am

A George turnover. I’m shocked.

Terrible start. They look panicked. Dallas looks better on defense but still.

Max Headrom · Post #6 » by **Max Headrom** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:48 am

Who in the hell is this announcer on ESPN basically sucking off Luka calling the game? I don't know if I can listen to this dude the whole game

KL2 · Post #7 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:53 am

Nice to see George hit some shots.

Clemenza · Post #8 » by **Clemenza** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:59 am

KL2 wrote:Nice to see George hit some shots.

More under control and picking his spots instead of forcing things. Hope it continues.

TheNewEra · Post #9 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:00 am

Mavs trying to force the mismatch. Might hurt them trying so hard to get it

Clemenza · Post #10 » by **Clemenza** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:00 am

Max Headrom wrote:Who in the hell is this announcer on ESPN basically sucking off Luka calling the game? I don't know if I can listen to this dude the whole game

Oh its definitely going to be a Luka slobber fest tonight on ESPN

KL2 · Post #11 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:09 am

Better end to the quarter.

Don’t like all these whistles in our favor. They’re the right calls but makes feel like we’re going to get screwed later.

Clemenza · Post #12 » by **Clemenza** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:14 am

ZU!!!

KL2 · Post #13 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:14 am

Zu flourishing. You love to see it.

Max Headrom · Post #14 » by **Max Headrom** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:17 am

Mavs fans on the general board complaining about Luka rightfully getting called for his push offs...lol

TheNewEra · Post #15 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:21 am

Keep going at them

TheNewEra · Post #16 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:22 am

Players have to stop the ball

esqtvd · Post #17 » by **esqtvd** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:24 am

KL2 wrote:Zu flourishing. You love to see it.

I was reading how Ibaka resented coming off the bench behind Gasol. I've been saying Serge didn't come here to play beside Lou and T-Mann but I think Ty has to figure out some way to finesse getting Zu some minutes where he's most comfortable.

KL2 · Post #18 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:26 am

Where’s Reggie? Lou needs to sit.

esqtvd · Post #19 » by **esqtvd** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:30 am

PG took it to the hole! It didn't go in, but... :-D

KL2 · Post #20 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:31 am

Whew. That was a filthy handle and crossover by George. My goodness.

His turnovers though. Ugh.