Los Angeles Clippers VS Denver Nuggets
Where: Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA
When: Thursday, October 14th, 2010 @ 7:30PM
TV:
Radio: KFWB News Talk 980
Los Clippers Starting 5
Davis - Gordon - Gomes - Griffin - Kaman
Reserves
Guards
Foye - Butler - Bledsoe - Warren
Forwards
Smith - Aminu - Blakely - Cook
Centers
Collins
Inactive
Jordan
Nuggets Starting 5
Lawson - Afflalo - Anthony - Williams - Nene
Inactive List:
Los Angeles Clippers - DeAndre Jordan (Right Hamstring) is doubtful.
Denver Nuggets- Chris Andersen (Knee), Chauncey Billups (Resting), Al Harrington (Left Foot) & Kenyon Martin (Knee) are out.
The Clippers finally return to Los Angeles where they will make their preseason home debut at Staples. The game is televised and will air on Fox Sports Prime Ticket at 7:30pm, re-air at 11pm, and will be called by none other than our very own, Ralph and Mike. It's been so very long.
One of the biggest stories in the NBA for the past month and half has been a complete melodrama. Will Carmelo stay next summer? Will he be traded? Will he extend? The Clippers were allegedly once on Melo's list of "acceptable" teams, but obviously there was no agreement between the Nuggets and the Clippers in terms of adequate compensation. The Nuggets will have ample opportunity to get a look at the Clipper roster this weekend as the 2 faceoff on Thursday, as well as both being a part of the Staples Center Shootout. The Clippers and Nuggets could very well meet each other twice. Will the Clippers attempt to showcase any of their young prospects?
Baron speaks on new Clipper coaching staff & former coach, John Lucas
Davis had a particularly close bond with assistant coach John Lucas last season and said they have kept in touch after Lucas was not retained by the Clippers.
"He's still there, motivating me from a distance," Davis said. "He's a person that I call and confide in when I need some motivation. He's always there.
"At this point, I'm loving the staff we have right now and the coaches we have. Lucas is always going to be with me. You can hear his voice through text messages."
Davis laughed and added: "Texting in all capitals."
Lisa Dillman, LA Times
Today marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Basketball Icon, John Wooden. We thank him for what he has contributed inside and outside of the gym. Although he is missed, his legend lives on.
