Clips 12-10 in the Russ Era

Homer38 · Post #221 » by **Homer38** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 10:34 pm

tamaraw08 wrote:
Homer38 wrote:
tamaraw08 wrote:
I still don't under why they traded Reggie Jackson. It's not like he's really been struggling shooting 30% and committing 7 turnovers per game.

But he kill the spacing and his defense is very poor

so Russ is not killing the spacing for the Clips? And his defense is better?

Sorry to not be clear since I was talking about Westbrook....I actually misread your previous post, sorry!

tamaraw08 · Post #222 » by **tamaraw08** » Fri Mar 3, 2023 10:53 pm

Homer38 wrote:
tamaraw08 wrote:
Homer38 wrote:
But he kill the spacing and his defense is very poor

so Russ is not killing the spacing for the Clips? And his defense is better?

Sorry to not be clear since I was talking about Westbrook....I actually misread your previous post, sorry!

no worries bro.

Post #223 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 2:10 am

hardenASG13 wrote:I can't believe people are pinning the clippers struggles on Westbrook. He's been good in 3 of 4 games and isn't close to a star player at this point. Their struggles are on Kawhi and Paul George.

Nobody thinks if they cut Russell they are winning the title, but everywhere he goes he makes teams worse. He isn't their only problem, they are probably just above mediocre without him, but he's a massive drag on both ends. He is not a star player, that's the problem. He brings star amount of turnovers and bad shots without all the positives to outweigh them.

DaPessimist · Post #224 » by **DaPessimist** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 2:13 am

lol clippers

dc · Post #225 » by dc » Sat Mar 4, 2023 2:18 am

GeorgeSears wrote:Russ and Ben Simmons aren't NBA quality players anymore. They don't belong in the league. I think Ben is kinda salvageable just due to his size and age, but Russ is not. If anyone brings up that reality, especially with regards to Russ, they're inundated with all the charitable things Russ does off the court, how hard he plays on the court, etc.

Yeah at this point I don't even ever see Royce Young talk about the guy. If there was anyone who you knew wore Westbrook pajamas, it was Royce Young, but even he seems to have abandoned ship awhile ago.

akula1488 · Post #226 » by **akula1488** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 2:47 am

the only basketball team in LA Russ can help winning is LA Sparks.

Red8911 · Post #227 » by **Red8911** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:32 am

Here we go again

HotRocks34 · Post #228 » by **HotRocks34** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:35 am

Clips botch the final 15 seconds tonight in Sacramento and the Kings escape 128-127.

Clips fall to 0-5 in the Russ Era.

Clips had forced a miss and had the ball and were advancing it, then they were slow about getting it across the midline in time, they rushed, they got it across and then a panicked Eric Gordon needlessly threw a pass high and out of bounds trying to get the ball to Russ.

Total choke job.

But the Clips were missing three starters and were on a back to back. They showed great heart, and Bob Covington got some run.

Russ was outstanding. 27/2/10 on 12/16 FGA with 5 turnovers and +10 for the game.

What a steal he is. $750,000 contract for a starter who is getting it done.

Clips have much to figure out. Russ is doing his part, time for Lue and others to do theirs.

theoilslick · Post #229 » by **theoilslick** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:38 am

I really thought WB was shooting well tonight. And then I slowly watched the 127-128. God damn :noway:

giberish · Post #230 » by **giberish** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:45 am

Westbrook looks better the less talent he has around him. Which is kind of a problem for being on a good team.

BoogieTime · Post #231 » by **BoogieTime** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:49 am

Watch on YouTube

total choke job for Russ, giving us the game at :28

HotRocks34 · Post #232 » by **HotRocks34** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:52 am

They counted it as Russ' turnover but it shouldnt've been his.

The pass was too high and too fast by Gordon.

The passer is almost always given the turnover. Not sure what the deal was there.

It's a shame. Clips had that game against a strong Kings team. Russ is balling. Rest of the Clips have to catch up.

BoogieTime · Post #233 » by **BoogieTime** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:54 am

HotRocks34 wrote:They counted it as Russ' turnover but it shouldnt've been his.

The pass was too high and too fast by Gordon.

The passer is almost always given the turnover. Not sure what the deal was there.

It's a shame. Clips had that game against a strong Kings team. Russ is balling. Rest of the Clips have to catch up.

Really? Can't really judge the velocity but doesn't look too high.

HotRocks34 · Post #234 » by **HotRocks34** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:55 am

BoogieTime wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:They counted it as Russ' turnover but it shouldnt've been his.

The pass was too high and too fast by Gordon.

The passer is almost always given the turnover. Not sure what the deal was there.

It's a shame. Clips had that game against a strong Kings team. Russ is balling. Rest of the Clips have to catch up.

Really? Can't really judge the velocity but doesn't look too high.

Watching it live I thought it was high.

The Clippers were panicked about getting the ball across half court in the 7 seconds you're allowed. That's how the play ended up so botched.

Russ was the last man in the chain. It never should have come to that, and Gordon panicked.

HotRocks34 · Post #235 » by **HotRocks34** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 5:58 am

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mademan · Post #236 » by **mademan** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 6:03 am

Watch on YouTube

Pass was fine all things considered and i dont think WB had to overextend himself to get it. He just took his eyes off the ball.

LAvision · Post #237 » by **LAvision** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 6:11 am

That pass was easily catchable.

nikster · Post #238 » by **nikster** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 6:11 am

mademan wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Pass was fine all things considered and i dont think WB had to overextend himself to get it. He just took his eyes off the ball.

it wasnt a good pass but it went through Westbrooks hands. He could have caught that. they both messed up.

Mickey8 · Post #239 » by **Mickey8** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 6:13 am

Is Westbrook playing drunk or his hands are that bad

lonzo_pelota · Post #240 » by **lonzo_pelota** » Sat Mar 4, 2023 6:14 am

Russ only missed the pass because he was thinking of which strand of pearls he was going to wear after the game.