GAME #76: NUGS (53-23) @ LAC (47-28)—WED 4/4 7 PM, TNT

[esqtvd]

6 of the final 7 games are at home

Kawhi OUT tonight

not much more to say--Clippers control their destiny



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[PeteyPablo]

What has changed from the mid November , December , January Clippers to the current Clippers?

Defense has fallen off
Offense is not as fluid

locker room drama?
Injuries?
arrogance ?


Nuggets will blow this LAC team out if they do not bring a defensive effort.

[Wammy Giveaway]

Kawhi Leonard is joining them for shootaround for his Willis Reed moment, inspire the team to get a win. Right now, they refuse to take over responsibilities because it seems to me that Clippers expect Leonard to be their sole hero. They have three other superstars that can take over for Leonard: George, Harden and Westbrook. George is their franchise face, Harden is a 10-time All-Star and regular season MVP (and Sixth Man award winner), and Westbrook is a 9-time All Star and regular season MVP. Did they really think that Leonard was going to do everything for them, be their savior because they failed to win titles on their own and hoping that the Good Samaritan Spurs luck of Leonard's presence will make everything right? On the contrary, things have been opposite.

I'm calling this an automatic win despite what appears to be an impending loss for this one reason: don't lose three games. Clippers have always been one to prevent 3-game losing streaks or three losses in a row. They've already accomplished this with Lakers, Pelicans and Timberwolves; they don't want to add Nuggets to this list. Whenever a team loses three games to a specific opponent, that means they have their number and possess the divine right to automatically sweep the unlucky team out of the playoffs. The Nuggets became a title contender because Clippers got caught up in all the glitz and glamour of a dynamic duo again after the heartbreaking dissolution of Lob City, resulting in them with the greatest 3-1 collapse in all of NBA history. You can say it's the Clippers fault for Denver being championships, and it doesn't help that former Clippers Reggie Jackson and DeAndre Jordan played a part in their run.

And don't forget this: if a team ever loses three games in a row, it's an automatic series loss. In the playoffs, 3-0 is a death sentence; no team in NBA history has ever come back from down 3-0. Lue apparently loves to emphasize this as he's prevented 3-0 leads more times than I can count.

Let us hope Clippers take them seriously by defeating the Nuggets to tie the season series. Come with the mindset, "if we can't lead, then nobody leads, we'll keep it tied and let fate decide." Hope that same fate falls in their favor.

[KL2]

For my own health I’m not going to watch. I’ll program it. Hoping for a win.

[LamarWho]

Ty Belichick getting Tucker warmed up for major playoff minutes.

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[Clemenza]

We need to see something from this team tonight. Somebody has to step up and want to be that guy. BBJ, when will we get another one of those 27 point games you had against the Celtics during your rookie year? Mann, can we get another Utah playoff outburst every so often. Coffey, are you content on just getting a real NBA contract or do you have another level to activate? Zu, why can't you simply become "that guy"? Its in you, bring it out! Yeah the stars have to perform but come on, outside of a exciting play from Russ once a game, this team is paint by the numbers- status quo. Nothing outside the norm.

[LamarWho]

Familiar start at home so far.

[esqtvd]

We need to see something from this team tonight. Somebody has to step up and want to be that guy. BBJ, when will we get another one of those 27 point games you had against the Celtics during your rookie year? Mann, can we get another Utah playoff outburst every so often. Coffey, are you content on just getting a real NBA contract or do you have another level to activate? Zu, why can't you simply become "that guy"? Its in you, bring it out! Yeah the stars have to perform but come on, outside of a exciting play from Russ once a game, this team is paint by the numbers- status quo. Nothing outside the norm.

hear, hear

[Wammy Giveaway]

Clippers finally take their first lead. It's pretty much over (even though it's only the 2nd quarter).

We're seeing a tied series tonight, folks.

[LamarWho]

I see one glaring weakness with this Nuggets team, they have absolutely no bench depth.

[HardenGoat]

Harden needs to get this win tonight being the point guard. It’s time to step up

[madmaxmedia]

I am not gonna jinx this and turn on the TV...

[esqtvd]

the Clipper fan hymn lol

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[Scoundreldays]

the Clipper fan hymn lol

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My thoughts exactly hahaha

[Wammy Giveaway]

And now we know Clippers automatically won! Coach Mike Malone just got ejected!

Clippers are now 4-0 in games where an ejection occurs. Thanks to that, Clippers are now 48-28.

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Relax, everyone. Told you they'd win this one.

[madmaxmedia]

Nice pick n roll and pass by Harden
(I had to start watching)

[madmaxmedia]

I like that he cares but WTF PJ

[KL2]

I hate myself. I started watching the 4th. If we lose it’s my fault sorry.

[madmaxmedia]

ZU!!!!!

[madmaxmedia]

I hate myself. I started watching the 4th. If we lose it’s my fault sorry.

LOL, we would share the blame. But we have Wammy's call on our side so I figured it would be safe...