Round1-Game6: LA Clippers (2-3) @ Grizzlies (3-2)

vanjulio · Post #1 » by **vanjulio** » Wed May 1, 2013 5:30 pm

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Los Angeles Clippers (2-3) @ Grizzlies (3-2)
9:30pm EST, May 3, 2013
GRINDHOUSE FedEx Forum - Memphis, TN
Season Series: Clippers 3-1

Team Record Standings PF PA Road/Home Streak L10
Memphis Grizzlies 56-26 2nd Southwest/5th Western 93.4 89.3 24-17 Road W 2 8-2
Los Angeles 56-26 1st Pacific/4th Western 101.1 94.6 32-9 Home W 7 7-3

Coverage: ESPN2, SPSO, radio

Team Trivia: The Clippers lost 4 games in a row back in November on a road trip to OKC, ATL, Brooklyn and then lost at home to the Pelicans. They also dropped four in a row in January to GSW, PHX, and POR on the road and one home game to OKC. The Grizzlies have not lost more than 3 in a row this season.

Grizz Celeb of the Game:

Grizzlies Starters

Clips Starters

Bench Heroes

Post #2 » by **SD2042** » Wed May 1, 2013 9:28 pm

So far Flake Griffin is doubtful for Friday's game with his latest injury. Either way, this series with the Clippers must end on Friday with a win. The Grizz have the momentum on their side and action will be at home in front of the crowd.

darkangle901 · Post #3 » by **darkangle901** » Thu May 2, 2013 1:30 am

SD2042 wrote:So far Flake Griffin is doubtful for Friday's game with his latest injury. Either way, this series with the Clippers must end on Friday with a win. The Grizz have the momentum on their side and action will be at home in front of the crowd.

Yeah we have to stay focused, and be prepared to adjust if Blake's out. Odom would be his replacement, and he is a gamer and a completely different player than Griffin. His jumpshot alone will add another dimension to the starting lineup.

We can't be afraid to go smallish early to contend with the extra shooting, and then let Marc and/or Zbo smash their second unit. Hollins and Turiaf are mediocre defenders who foul like crazy, so we should try to exploit them.

If OKC wins tonight, there's just that much more pressure to win on Friday. We don't want to allow them extra rest and time to watch film of us.

vanjulio · Post #4 » by **vanjulio** » Thu May 2, 2013 1:40 pm

OKC is straight tripping ... an implosion happening before our eyes! They might end up in a 7 game series with HOU. Let's take care of business and get some rest! 8-)

darkangle901 · Post #5 » by **darkangle901** » Thu May 2, 2013 5:59 pm

vanjulio wrote:OKC is straight tripping ... an implosion happening before our eyes! They might end up in a 7 game series with HOU. Let's take care of business and get some rest!

We need to show OKC and NYK how to close out at home.

vanjulio · Post #6 » by **vanjulio** » Thu May 2, 2013 7:18 pm

jumivi · Post #7 » by **jumivi** » Thu May 2, 2013 10:26 pm

Post #8 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 2, 2013 11:12 pm

Like the towel!

Great finds guys!

ennui · Post #9 » by **ennui** » Fri May 3, 2013 8:07 pm

Hey, good luck fellas!

Rooting for Memphis for a few years, love the way they play.

bobobolas10 · Post #10 » by **bobobolas10** » Fri May 3, 2013 10:27 pm

I checked the clippers forum and they are already thinking in next season. We have a thread for the likely path to the finals. Hope everything goes as expected for both teams :cuddle

vanjulio · Post #11 » by **vanjulio** » Fri May 3, 2013 11:21 pm

is it too early for this?

just saw on TV (so it must be true) Griffin won't start... "may" play. so I put Odom back on the starter

bobobolas10 · Post #12 » by **bobobolas10** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:05 am

Looks like they are focusing in double team our bigs for first time in 5 games but they can do nothing but foul them.

mid-post · Post #13 » by **mid-post** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:07 am

Clips defensive strategy seems to be perpetually hack our guys to the point that the officials potentially miss half the fouls. You could tell right off the first play (Billups trying to bully Mike) that they were going to get physical to try to get into us.

vanjulio · Post #14 » by **vanjulio** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:12 am

grant hill can now tell his grandkids he played in the 2013 playoffs

bobobolas10 · Post #15 » by **bobobolas10** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:13 am

Still they called that back check on gasol for the 2nd foul. They did not even bother to replay on espn.

bobobolas10 · Post #16 » by **bobobolas10** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:35 am

Why commentatos are supporting the clipps in every call? It seems pretty clear what happened with butler/gasol and still they wonder why!

vanjulio · Post #17 » by **vanjulio** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:36 am

ESPN commentators are pushing for the Clippers - they must want that game 7 to cover.

Jon Barry is a griz hater.

mid-post · Post #18 » by **mid-post** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:43 am

Lionel needs to make the adjustment so that Marc can start being involved more on offense.

vanjulio · Post #19 » by **vanjulio** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:48 am

jon barry now saying the voters for the defense p layer of the year don't know what they're doing and implying Gasol shouldnt have won it. mentioned LARRY SANDERS as a more deserving candidate. Who on the Grizzlies **** his wife?

bobobolas10 · Post #20 » by **bobobolas10** » Sat May 4, 2013 2:48 am

mid-post wrote:Lionel needs to make the adjustment so that Marc can start being involved more on offense.

True, they are doing a good work on him. Also we got to slow the game. We are good because of Free throws but in games over 100 points they might be more comfortable.