Clippers (10-13) @ Twolves (4-21)

Post #1 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:16 am

I just wanted to put something up so that we can discuss the game. I will have it finished before the game tomorrow.

This is the first game of the road trip. Hopefully we can get a win streak going since the first few games are easier than the games at the end of the road trip. The Twolves have played us tough this season and we escaped both times in our wins. Kevin Love is healthy and back in the lineup, we need a more consistent effort and we need to remind the Twolves why they are 4 and 21. We are capable of playing well, we just need to show it.

PlinkingPanda · Post #2 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:31 am

Both of the games previously were pretty close. Those were without Love, who has recently come back. It'll be interesting to watch.. I hope our offense picks it up a bit more and we hit our damn free throws.

boogizking · Post #3 » by **boogizking** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:54 am

this game is going to come down to effort, and effectively closing out the 4th qtr if the opportunity arises ...

Post #4 » by **mkwest** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:24 am

Numba2's game record is 2-0. Let's keep that streak alive

This is a game that we need to win. If we do win, we're looking at 10th place in the West behind the Spurs (8) and the Thunder (9). Our first meeting was decided by 3 points and the 2nd meeting by 4 points. This time Kevin Love is back and still hitting the boards hard (14rpg in last 4), Al Jeff looks like he has been on a tear in the last 4 games (22.5ppg, 13rpg, 59.1% FG%), Flynn is coming off of a huge game and Minnesota just beat Utah at home for the second time this season.

Hopefully we'll work hard on the boards and have some other players besides the usual suspects bring in solid performances. Telfair and Smith have been in the dog house the last few games. I'm hoping that they'll bring some inspired play against their former team.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #5 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:02 am

We need to set the tone early and often. No reason why we can't be @ .500 3 games from now.

TheNewEra · Post #6 » by **TheNewEra** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:54 pm

We need our high score offense for this one.

scratch21 · Post #7 » by **scratch21** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:56 pm

mj_shoefanatic wrote:We need to set the tone early and often. No reason why we can't be @ .500 3 games from now.

really i havent seen a clips game this yr where we had a lead in the 1st. we have been getting outplayed every 1st qr then its catch up

Post #8 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:36 pm

I thought I would have time to make this thread a little more appealing with pictures and colors but I'm leaving for DC shortly. I'll try my best to make this look a little better if not, I'm sorry that I couldn't do that this time.

GO CLIPPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Det the Threat · Post #9 » by **Det the Threat** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:29 pm

Love being back really makes them a different ball club.

We'll need to hit the glass, stop turning the ball over and hope that Kaman's scoring as effecient as he did during the last two games.

playaloc916 · Post #10 » by **playaloc916** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:25 pm

This is a must win game. The Twolves are definitely a better team now, but I'd like to think that so are we. We've been grinding out some ugly wins, but we need to keep grinding them out, especially against average/sub-par teams.

mattfish · Post #11 » by **mattfish** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:07 pm

Kaman and Camby are going to have their work cut out for them.

PlinkingPanda · Post #12 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:06 am

Tip off is just under way.

I hope some polar bears kidnap Dunleavy and hold him hostage for some picnic baskets.

Looks like no streams are up yet.

Tight ball game so far.. 8-7 after an EJ layup. Kaman is hitting his free throws tonight.

Post #13 » by **mkwest** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:28 am

I didn't like the shot.

PlinkingPanda · Post #14 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:29 am

mkwest wrote:I didn't like the shot.

I wish I could see it.

Post #15 » by **mkwest** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:32 am

Rhino clearing the lane for the easy 1-handed jam.

Post #16 » by **mkwest** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:34 am

Pandam00nium wrote:
mkwest wrote:I didn't like the shot.

I wish I could see it.

Baron took a 3 pointer with 22-23 seconds left on the shot clock with no help against 3-4 Wolves.

Post #17 » by **mkwest** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:38 am

27-29. Wolves ahead by 2 at the end of 1. I missed most of the 1st quarter, but they were playing solidly for the most part. Gordon started off 5 for 7 but has missed his last two shots. He has 11 to lead all scorers. Baron is playing well with the exception being that chucker throwback moment.

clipperfan4life · Post #18 » by **clipperfan4life** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:41 am

ellington got owned by telfair haha!

clipperfan4life · Post #19 » by **clipperfan4life** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:43 am

Butler for 3!

Post #20 » by **mkwest** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:43 am

Bailout bingo by Butler!