RD 1 GAME 1: LAC (0-0) @ DEN (0-0)—SAT 4/19 12:30 PM, ESPN

[esqtvd]

ICYMI: Clips went from dogs [+200] to favorites [-110] in this series.

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[KL2]

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[esqtvd]

If you didn't notice, Ty's been babying Nico's minutes all year. That's strategy, not tactics. Winning battles is good and necessary--50 wins, 5th seed is pretty much the outside of still having a legitimate shot.

School's out. How many times have we gone in fully healthy? Yes, we had a couple times where everybody dressed, but they came in limpy and gimpy.

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You just can't deny Ty maxxed out the hand he was dealt.

[Ballings7]

Really good to see on Batum. I figured he'd be back but who knows.

Will be especially important against Jokic on both ends, and if Zu gets into foul trouble.. (but Zu typically doesn't get into foul trouble too), going full-on small ball (past playing Eubanks which could be fine in spurts). Gives the team an extra dimension on both ends. Timely shot making, cagey and agile defense, playmaking, good length. Would be fun to see him have a throw back game or two.

I have confidence in Eubanks if he does get minutes, he is decent at what he can do, not a stiff. Reminds me of a lighter version of Aron Baynes.

But more often than not I'm betting it'll be Zubac/Batum for center minutes.

[TheNewEra]

well damn it’s been a while

[KL2]

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[Scoundreldays]

Here we go!!

[KL2]

Dunn hitting those open shots will be huge.

2 fouls on Harden blows.

Powell the weakest link. Dumb turnover. Momentum killers.

1 shot attempt for Leonard is certainly a choice. I know they’ll try to get him jump started to start the second but still.

Lead dwindling just like that.

FFS Harden doesn’t have to take every shot. Then he hits b2b 3’s. Still we gotta have others involved.

Bogi gotta hit those open shots.

[KL2]

Some cheap bogus fouls.

Really dumb turnovers. Momentum killers.

It’s guys like Watson that I fear.

[KL2]

Never thought I’d say Powell is a liability. He’s hurting us since coming back from injury.

[DorianRo]

I had Thunder winning the title but if Leonard stays healthy, I think Clippers snatch it this year. They're clearly the best team in the league at the moment.

[KL2]

Damn. 3rd on Harden.

3rd on Joker now.

Zu is gassed. He’s battling on the defensive side that he’s missing gummies on the offensive end.

They need to sit Powell.

All momentum with Denver now.

I’m a broken record but my goodness sit Powell until he gets his head in the game.

[Scoundreldays]

Powell is the new Pandemic P

[Max Headrom]

Refs took over that second quarter

[ERClips]

Some REALLY frustrating moments but we still look like the better team. On the road. Norm, Bogi not contributing anything too

[og15]

Denver upped their pressure, Clippers sloppy ending to the quarter. Need to come out strong in the 3rd.

[Clemenza]

Norm selling. Bench not scoring just like the game at Golden State. Zu can't miss those bunnies under the basket like that. Come on!!

[LamarWho]

Nightmare finish in the 2nd quarter. Bunch of missing opportunities to stretch the lead, but ended up only up by 4. Norm playing like he was out partying last night, need something from the bench.

[KL2]

Lue won’t over react but might need to start Bogi or DJJ over Powell. They at least offer ball handling and defense. Powell is a straight up negative across the board right now.

[esqtvd]

The only question is whether they can keep up this level of defensive intensity. This is not a young team.