Game 39: Clippers (17-21) vs. Cavaliers (30-11)

manohman · Post #1 » by **manohman** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:15 pm

Injury report:

Clippers
Chris Kaman (sore lower back) is questionable.
Blake Griffin (stress fracture, left patella) and Kareem Rush (torn right ACL) are out.

Cavaliers
Jamario Moon (Abdominal Strain) and Leon Powe (Left Knee Surgery) are out.

PlinkingPanda · Post #2 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:25 pm

Nice work on the thread. Let's hope we play harder this time around.

manohman · Post #3 » by **manohman** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:30 pm

Six days ago, everything was pretty beautiful for the Clipper fans. We had a 4 game winning-streak and were only one game below .500. But as usual, the Clippers couldn’t get over the hump. Instead we had a water-pipe incident in Memphis, heard bad news about Blake Griffin and then got blown out by the Hornets and by the Lakers. Today we’re looking to avoid a 4 game losing streak, but the task is not easy with the Cavs going against us. Anyway, go Clippers!

lapassione · Post #4 » by **lapassione** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 8:32 pm

any word on Kaman yet? is he playing?

Post #5 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:12 pm

We really need Kaman to play today. DeAndre is good in spot minutes, but he doesn't need to play starters minutes. If Kaman sits out again it will be hard for us to win this game.

clipperdrew · Post #6 » by **clipperdrew** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:28 pm

boldest statement of the year: if we win tonight's game, we will go to the play-offs. :cheesygrin:

i don't know why i decided to do this, but it does bring some more excitement to the game.
well at least for me, any way. :lol:

TheNewEra · Post #7 » by **TheNewEra** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:58 am

would be nice to get any win about now

JJ LoDuca · Post #8 » by **JJ LoDuca** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:09 am

Great job on the thread!

I really hope Kaman plays tonight....gotta get a win badly, or else that 4-game win streak means zip. That said, we won't get a win without Kaman playing.

Post #9 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:18 am

Kaman is out again.

PlinkingPanda · Post #10 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:31 am

Post #11 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:32 am

Al will join him on the sidelines. :sigh:

Post #12 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:44 am

LeBron giving Blake a few words of encouragement, since he will be a Clipper as well next season

PlinkingPanda · Post #13 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:47 am

This is the start we really need.

Post #14 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:47 am

Clippers have a 10-0 start. 2 3's by Gordon, a reverse layup by Butler and an 18 footer by Camby.

Post #15 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:01 am

Rasual draws LeBron's 2nd foul with 2:48 remaining. Sual will head to the line for 2 with Clippers leading 20-15.

Post #16 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:05 am

Bingo by Butler! 13 points for him so far.

Post #17 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:07 am

DeAndre couldn't have had a nicer shot for his first free-throw. His second one was absolutely terrible.

Post #18 » by **mkwest** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:11 am

Camby was fouled, but no call. 26-23 Clippers through the first 12 minutes of basketball. Gordon (10) & Butler (13) have all but 3 of our points. We're shooting well from the line, the field and the arc. We have the rebounding advantage so far, but have 6 turnovers. Some have been to bad passes (Baron bounce pass to EJ on the break, Camby entry pass to DJ, etc.) We have 7 assists on our 9 baskets. Aside from the turnovers, everything else has looked smooth (well except for that DJ free-throw).

PlinkingPanda · Post #19 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:40 am

Craig! nooooo!

manohman · Post #20 » by **manohman** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:41 am

That was scary