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GAME #81: LAC (48-32) @ SAC (39-41)—FRI 4/11 7 PM

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Post#1 » by esqtvd » Fri Apr 11, 2025 12:12 am

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Post#2 » by CodeBreaker » Fri Apr 11, 2025 5:04 pm

I hope Batum comes back healthy for the playoffs
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Post#3 » by esqtvd » Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:07 pm

Interesting factoid I stumbled on today

Powell gets the calls
2nd [6.6] to Beard [10.1] in FTAs per 100 possessions
and eFG% and TS% better than Kawhi and Beard

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Post#4 » by Roscoe Sheed » Fri Apr 11, 2025 11:18 pm

I didn't notice Zubac spraining his ankle in the Rockets game. Hope he plays- he is so vital on both ends of the floor
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Post#5 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 12:33 am

Thank goodness.

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Post#6 » by HardenGoat » Sat Apr 12, 2025 1:46 am

Tough to figure out the possible seeding. Grizzlies need to win for us to have a shot at the 4 seed since Denver owns the tiebreaker. Question will arise how important the final game with the warriors is based on if they win tonight or not.
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Post#7 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:26 am

Let’s hope they flip the switch because it’s another uninspiring start.

Kings playing like their lives depend on it and Clippers playing like a win is given.

Only down 5 but mess around and you’ll find out.
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Post#8 » by HardenGoat » Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:38 am

We are in trouble if we lose this game.
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Post#9 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:39 am

Bogi and DJJ need to wake up.
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Post#10 » by HardenGoat » Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:48 am

Defense has started stepping up. Just a few lapses and some really hot shooting first quarter from them first quarter into second. Thank god we have Kawhi looking chippy. Norm needs some open looks.
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Post#11 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:52 am

Leonard needs help. Still has the worst while too.

Box out Lyles.

Missing Batum. Might need to try Brown.

Thank goodness for Leonard.

Stop with the dumb offensive fouls. Obnoxious.
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Post#12 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:19 am

Minnesota took care of business.

Memphis choked an Denver will win.

Warriors taking care of business early on too.

Clippers barely up at half.
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Re: GAME #81: LAC (48-32) @ SAC (39-41)—FRI 4/11 7 PM 

Post#13 » by HardenGoat » Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:24 am

Looks like they fouled Harden there and pulled his hand
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Post#14 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:38 am

Let’s hope it’s not a close game because we’re out of challenges.

Leonard not involved in the offense is not smart basketball.
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Post#15 » by HardenGoat » Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:43 am

It’s officially a clippers game now. Jones Jr blasted to the ground on a screen and then skying for a levitating dunk
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Post#16 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 3:46 am

Only a 5 point lead. Lots of work to do still.

Hope Leonard isn’t ice cold when he comes back after basically being iced out of the offense in the 3rd.
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Re: GAME #81: LAC (48-32) @ SAC (39-41)—FRI 4/11 7 PM 

Post#17 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:06 am

I’ve never seen Leonard this pissed off and animated. He has a point but you don’t want to see him angry.
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Re: GAME #81: LAC (48-32) @ SAC (39-41)—FRI 4/11 7 PM 

Post#18 » by LamarWho » Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:08 am

Kawhi getting treated like a g leaguer again by the zebras.
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Re: GAME #81: LAC (48-32) @ SAC (39-41)—FRI 4/11 7 PM 

Post#19 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:11 am

LamarWho wrote:Kawhi getting treated like a g leaguer again by the zebras.


What’s worst is the fouls he’s being called for.
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Re: GAME #81: LAC (48-32) @ SAC (39-41)—FRI 4/11 7 PM 

Post#20 » by KL2 » Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:22 am

What was that sequence lol. My heart. I can’t with this team.

Harden with some big missed fts.

Harden give me a break.

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