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Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35)

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Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#1 » by mkwest » Fri Feb 6, 2009 9:23 am

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Los Angeles Clippers VS Memphis Grizzlies
Where: Fedex Forum in Memphis, TN
When: Friday, February 6th, 2009 @ 5:00 PM (PST)
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______Clippers Starting 5______
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B. Davis - Gordon - Thornton - Randolph - Camby

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Jones - R. Davis - Novak - Skinner - Jordan

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______Grizzlies Starting 5______
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Conley - Mayo - Gay - Milicic - Gasol

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Jaric - Buckner - Ross - Warrick - Arthur

Injury Report:
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    Chris Kaman (Plantar Fasciits, left foot), Mardy Collins (strained left calf) and Mike Taylor (right thumb) are out.

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    No injuries to report.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#2 » by madmaxmedia » Fri Feb 6, 2009 5:18 pm

This game is a key 'litmus test' for the Clippers.

Was it the injuries, or are we just really that bad this year?
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#3 » by cinnamon » Fri Feb 6, 2009 5:44 pm

All I dare to hope for, really, is some ball movement and evidence of team play, and some show of commitment, maybe by way of playing with energy, if not hustle, for some part of the game. I'd like a good quarter somewhere where, without feeling like a total idiot, I can be feeling: Go Clippers!
I really hope this isn't too much to ask.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#4 » by PlinkingPanda » Fri Feb 6, 2009 6:44 pm

They have a really nice group of young players. I'm pretty jealous. All they need is a good coach and a little time.

I don't think we'll win this game. But yeah, go clips.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#5 » by SD2042 » Fri Feb 6, 2009 9:22 pm

The Grizz find themselves on a 2 game win streak after losing 12 games. Some signs of improvement are showing for them as they appear to be more dedicated to uptempo game and better defensive plays. They still have ways to go before they can even be consider a good team. Best of luck and may the best team win.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#6 » by illastrate » Fri Feb 6, 2009 10:31 pm

SD2042 wrote:The Grizz find themselves on a 2 game win streak after losing 12 games. Some signs of improvement are showing for them as they appear to be more dedicated to uptempo game and better defensive plays. They still have ways to go before they can even be consider a good team. Best of luck and may the best team win.


Hey, I don't see you on these boards that much anymore, have you jumped off the Clippers' (small) bandwagon?
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#7 » by SD2042 » Fri Feb 6, 2009 11:00 pm

Nah. I'm still on the wagon. Unfortunately it's been a dreadful season for the Clips. The fans here are saying what I'm thinking about how the season has gone to this point. Too many injuries, lack of consistancy, coaching style not matching the current core of players here, and more. Change needs to come for the Clippers. What is going on right now is not working worth a damn.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#8 » by SD2042 » Fri Feb 6, 2009 11:02 pm

Here's a look into the Grizz game thread.

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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#9 » by thanumba2clippersfan » Sat Feb 7, 2009 12:06 am

I hope this game turns out better for the Clippers than the blow out we had earlier in the season. I have to say right now this is our worst stretch of basketball this season. At least during our 13 game losing streak, or what ever it was, we were trying and we had a number of close games. Our last couple of losses have all been blowouts.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#10 » by illastrate » Sat Feb 7, 2009 12:29 am

SD2042 wrote:Nah. I'm still on the wagon. Unfortunately it's been a dreadful season for the Clips. The fans here are saying what I'm thinking about how the season has gone to this point. Too many injuries, lack of consistancy, coaching style not matching the current core of players here, and more. Change needs to come for the Clippers. What is going on right now is not working worth a damn.


I don't blame you. It's hard to post when there's no motivation. I have a Clipper blog that I rarely post on because, well, there's nothing to talk about. :(
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#11 » by Det the Threat » Sat Feb 7, 2009 12:40 am

Fishy~McFish wrote:They have a really nice group of young players. I'm pretty jealous. All they need is a good coach and a little time.


Yeah, they've got a really nice group of young players and if they could add another low post player/scorer(like Blake Griffin) they could be really solid for years to come.

BTW: That Gordon vs. Mayo matchup should be nice to watch, as long as Baron allowes Eric some touches.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#12 » by PlinkingPanda » Sat Feb 7, 2009 12:45 am

illastrate wrote:
SD2042 wrote:Nah. I'm still on the wagon. Unfortunately it's been a dreadful season for the Clips. The fans here are saying what I'm thinking about how the season has gone to this point. Too many injuries, lack of consistancy, coaching style not matching the current core of players here, and more. Change needs to come for the Clippers. What is going on right now is not working worth a damn.


I don't blame you. It's hard to post when there's no motivation. I have a Clipper blog that I rarely post on because, well, there's nothing to talk about. :(


It really is tough. I've been less active on the board, and I don't really watch many games now. I just mainly keep up with box scores. Not really sure if I'll watch this game on stream either. Just got my psp homebrew'd and I'm gonna play me some crisis core. :D
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#13 » by mkwest » Sat Feb 7, 2009 1:09 am

I have missed the last couple of games and have been disappointed after looking at the boxscores and reading the threads. Oddly enough I'm looking forward (for now) to actually being able to see the game tonight.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#14 » by TheNewEra » Sat Feb 7, 2009 1:09 am

This game is huge for the Clipps.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#15 » by clipperfan4life » Sat Feb 7, 2009 1:16 am

that was a sick dunk by al thornton!
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#16 » by mkwest » Sat Feb 7, 2009 1:17 am

Nice play by Thornton who finishes with the baseline jam.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#17 » by mkwest » Sat Feb 7, 2009 1:18 am

4 team fouls on the Grizz in with 8:35 to go in the quarter. Zach makes them pick up their 5th and finishes the 3 point play at the line. We have to attack the basket.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#18 » by mkwest » Sat Feb 7, 2009 1:19 am

Conley just set up Mayo for a sick alley oop.
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#19 » by thanumba2clippersfan » Sat Feb 7, 2009 1:24 am

Anyone found an online stream yet?
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Re: Game 50: Los Angeles (10-39) VS Memphis (13-35) 

Post#20 » by clipperfan4life » Sat Feb 7, 2009 1:30 am

this is how clippers should be playing!
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