Game #2: Clippers(0-1) @ Warriors(1-0)

[Det the Threat]

After losing their first game of the season the Clippers will head north to the Bay Area to play the Golden State Warriors. Rookie Blake Griffin had a solid start to his NBA Career scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, while throwing down some monsterous dunks as well.

The Warriors coming off an emotional start to their season beating the Houston Rockets 132-128, with guard Monta Ellis scoring 46 points.


When and Where?
Friday, October the 29th, 7:30 p.m. PT, Oracle Arena, Oakland, California
This game will be broadcasted by



Starting Lineups:

Los Angeles Clippers


Golden State Warriors


Important Role Players:


Los Angeles Clippers


Golden State Warriors


Team Leaders

Eric Gordon 22.0 PPG
Blake Griffin 14.0 RPG
Randy Foye 5.0 APG
Baron Davis 3.0 SPG
DeAndre Jordan 3.0 BPG


Monta Ellis 46.0 PPG & 2.0 SPG
David Lee 15.0 RPG
Andris Biedrins 2.0 BPG
Stephen Curry 11.0 APG

Key Matchup


Eric Gordon
vs


Monta Ellis

Both exciting guards are able to take over a game and score in bunches. The Clips will need to containt Ellis and Steph Curry, while Gordon needs to keep going to the basket, like he did against the Blazers.

Just for the Looks


Clippers Dancer Liz

5 Questions:
Will Griffin be able to dominate David Lee?
Who will grab more rebounds. Griffin & Kaman or Biedrins & Lee?
Which Baron will show up?
Who will score more points. EJ or Monta?
Will any of the bench players step it up?

Discuss and Go Clips Go!!!

[BoomFizzle]

Will Griffin be able to dominate David Lee? Hell yeah, I expect an even bigger rebounding game out of him.

Who will grab more rebounds. Griffin & Kaman or Biedrins & Lee? Toss up but I will go for Griffin/Kaman.

Which Baron will show up? Can only be better than his last game but we will see. I expect 8+ assists this game.

Who will score more points. EJ or Monta? Monta, more of a dynamic scorer if you ask me.

Will any of the bench players step it up? Hopefully DJ can have a good night against a bench lacking size. Would be nice to have Craig Smith for this.

If Biedrins is back playing well this game is going to be a lot tougher. Hopefully Kaman and Griffin can dominate inside today

[mkwest]

Nice thread Det

Well we certainly can't have Monta keep up his 46ppg scoring average and expect to have a win. I'm disappointed (yet not surprised) that we couldn't close out against Portland in a very winnable game.

My hope is that Kaman and Baron play like they need to play on Friday. Kaman was the most consistent player in preseason, his jumper was wet, he was putting the ball on the floor with no problems, and looked very good altogether. Last night, not so much. He got some good looks that would normally drop, but he couldn't buy a bucket.

Baron had a nice A/T ratio in preseason, was knocking down his threes and was effective. That was not the case against the Blazers. He typically is game for going to Oracle and putting a show, so hopefully that is the Baron that shows up.

[PG3]

I like the David Lee - Blake Griffin matchup. 2 good young power forwards going at it. Hopefully Gordon contains Ellis and wont let him drop 25+

[Recently]

With how easily Scola and even CHUCK HAYES dominated last night, Anything less than a 30/15 line from Blake will be surprising. I'm expecting him to absolutely eviscerate GS defense.

[donemilio21]

Nice thread Det!
I think Griffin will dominate Lee in offense, but same could be said for Lee.
I actually expect Baron to show up today, but I think Ellis will have another 40+ point game.
I will be watching this game with 4 warrior fans. Wish me luck.

[mike3]

Love to see Griffin dominate again

but more importantly i wanna see Baron turn up as you mentioned, i don't get what the problem with Baron is

[thanumba2clippersfan]

What concerns me about this game is defense, I think we did a decent job against Portland, it was just the rebound that was the issue. If we play solid defense and rebound I think we should come out on top. Baron and Kaman do need to show up tonight and if they do things should go our way. This is the most winnable game we have early in the season so let's not blow it.

[manohman]

Hopefully Kaman's shot is falling this time and Baron is being agressive. I'd also like to see our rookies (especially Aminu) get some playing time tonight. It's a good point that this is the most winnable game in the nearest future, because really good teams are coming against us after this. Let's go Clips!

[mattfish]

I think the guards are going to give us a lot of trouble. Curry and Ellis are too fast for BD and EJ, so hopefully BG and Kaman can help on D and grab a bunch of boards.

[illastrate]

I think the guards are going to give us a lot of trouble. Curry and Ellis are too fast for BD and EJ, so hopefully BG and Kaman can help on D and grab a bunch of boards.

On the other hand, Baron usually dominates the Dubs. Blake should be able to have his way with Lee, hopefully.

[BoomFizzle]

Pumped for the game today. Whatever happens it should be fun game to watch. Was bored today and made myself a Clipper sig as well! I just wish Clipps were an east coast team so the games would be earlier

[Kyle]

Pumped for the game today. Whatever happens it should be fun game to watch. Was bored today and made myself a Clipper sig as well! I just wish Clipps were an east coast team so the games would be earlier

I second that. Tough being a fan on the east coast sometimes.

[thanumba2clippersfan]

The Warriors make their first 2 shots and we miss out first 2

[thanumba2clippersfan]

7-0 start Warriors

[Kyle]

Does Kaman have to shoot every time he touches the ball? Geez..

And is Gordon ever gonna hit a FT?

[BoomFizzle]

We seem to be pound it inside right now. Biedrins is a good defender though and GSW just outrebounded Rockets so the advantage may not be there anymore.

[ejftw]

What a great start.

Can we get a time-out? Warriors haven't missed a single shot yet.

[thanumba2clippersfan]

13-3 start, this is not what I was expecting. We haven't taken advantage of those Warriors turn overs

[Kyle]

Every thing with Kaman so far this season seems mental. He is just thinking too much out there and rushing/forcing shots right now.