Game #70: GSW @ Clippers Wednesday 3/15 7 PM—ESPN

esqtvd · Post #1 » by **esqtvd** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:23 am

Vegas does not believe

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Scoundreldays · Post #2 » by **Scoundreldays** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:41 pm

Would be a great win and a test. Need to attack Poole when on offense.

PeteyPablo · Post #3 » by **PeteyPablo** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:17 pm

Warriors have a terrible road record. I am almost convinced it is by design. Like they don't care to give that energy on the road. They know what it takes to win titles. They are great at home.

Lob City used to get shredded by GSW. But this current version of LAC can whoop their ass.

Wammy Giveaway · Post #4 » by **Wammy Giveaway** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:41 pm

Clipper's winning streak is inevitable. Now that they've won three in a row, they will never lose again. They could actually run a winning streak that lasts through the remainder of the regular season.

But that doesn't mean they're through with the teasing and trolling. They'll sometimes lose on purpose just to screw with the standings, the entertainment, and the sanctity of the league. Give a lesser opponent a win when Clippers should be taking competition seriously, not letting up against teams they have to beat like lottery teams. Play catch up and nab one of the top four seeds for home court advantage, for some road teams have their number and could steal Game 1 of a set to predict an automatic sweep and shocking upset.

But instead, they'd rather play possum. Why is this their plan?

Since Clippers are always the franchise that screws up for wanting to be loved, respected and worshiped like Lakers, they might as well use their character defect to their advantage. Certain losses may put them in the qualifier, but wins and losses in general shuffle by game, changing the match-ups. Clippers may desire a young team like Kings (who they helped brake a playoff drought thanks to their season series loss) over Nuggets, Mavs or personal nemesis Chris Paul, but it'll require the 7th or 8th to draw Sacramento for a shot at an upset. Warriors, Pelicans and Grizzlies may see themselves drawing opponents they either have a better chance at in defeating for Clippers, or being defeated to benefit Clippers. Meanwhile, Clippers walk into the playoffs with the perfect schematic that leads them straight into the Finals.

In other words, all Clippers have to do is show up. But that's been one of their problems: showing up. They think everything is handed to them on a silver platter. Opponents will forget how to play basketball, make careless mistakes, or experience a rift in their chemistry. Basketball is not about forfeiture, it's about commitment, determination and effort. They can't be lazy and pray for some divine intervention to appear and make inexplicable miracle plays for them like Angels In The Outfield. They gotta show their work and not be so half-ways about it.

They also gotta stay Good Samaritans too. They have a stain in their record with Morris's ejection versus Knicks before the All-Star Break, but the franchise has not faced a crisis like Grizzlies or Suns have this season. For the most part, they've been model citizens playing for the good of basketball. As long as that continues, they'll be fine. Even if Clippers go under .500 again.

In other words, no matter what league does, Clippers are entering the final leg of the season on a win-win.

KL2 · Post #5 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:13 am

Just win.

Or not. Might only be 6-0 but ugly start.

The crowd is louder for the Warriors of course.

NickP · Post #6 » by **NickP** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:27 am

Franchise player Morris is rock solid as usual. Role player Kawhi is carrying is early.

nickhx2 · Post #7 » by **nickhx2** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:29 am

as per usual, our shot quality vs GS makes me feel quite uncomfortable, despite what the score says.

KL2 · Post #8 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:32 am

I’m so glad PG and Westbrook are 2-8 while Leonard is 2-3.

nickhx2 · Post #9 » by **nickhx2** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:32 am

wonderful defensive rotations that end up in GS turnover at 5:27

esqtvd · Post #10 » by **esqtvd** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:34 am

KL2 wrote:Just win.

Or not. Might only be 6-0 but ugly start.

The crowd is louder for the Warriors of course.

That's why Ballmer is introducing The Wall at the new Intuit Dome. Clipper fans only. How he's going to enforce it I dunno, but Clipper season ticket holders are notorious for selling off their tickets at a premium to wealthy San Franciscans.

die yuppie scum

Scoundreldays · Post #11 » by **Scoundreldays** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:43 am

Plumblee has had some butter on his hands the last few games

KL2 · Post #12 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:43 am

Wasn’t that a 3 by Leonard?

They changed it nm.

TheNewEra · Post #13 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:46 am

Every shot matters and can’t give them anything

KL2 · Post #14 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:49 am

I don’t trust this team when Leonard is on the bench.

esqtvd · Post #15 » by **esqtvd** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:51 am

Depth at last??

Kawhi-Plumlee-Mann-Batum-Gordon

Scoundreldays · Post #16 » by **Scoundreldays** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:51 am

Need to attack Poole in D

NickP · Post #17 » by **NickP** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:54 am

Damn. Role player Kawhi and PG.

KL2 · Post #18 » by **KL2** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:00 am

Morris is worthless. My goodness.

Scoundreldays · Post #19 » by **Scoundreldays** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:02 am

Morris if you aren't going to make shots aleast make basic passes

nickhx2 · Post #20 » by **nickhx2** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:03 am

m-god looked pretty good out there in his limited minutes. active on D, easy cuts, attacking the rim.

meanwhile trash-god looking like his usual self with 0 points, 0/3 shooting 0 boards

someone wake me up when he does something useful. should be noted that stat-padding his plus minus is not what anyone would consider useful and obviously would not count.