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

illastrate · Post #1 » by **illastrate** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:15 am

Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
When: December 25, 2011 @ 7:30 PM PST
What: Prime Ticket | ESPN | 980 AM

Starters:

Reserves:

Starters:

Reserves:

KEYS TO THE GAME:

Clippers - share and take care of the ball. In 2 preseason games, Clippers had 55 assists to only 17 turnovers. Play perimeter D, close out on shooters. The team had many steals and deflections in the preseason.

Warriors - spread the floor, use shooters to their advantage. Backcourt is quicker than Clippers, run and gun at all opportunities. Use size to outrebound the Clippers.

EXTRACURRICULAR:

RiversideClips · Post #2 » by **RiversideClips** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 2:07 pm

Game On, "fasten your seatbelts," the season os finally starting. I am so excited to see the Clips in action, I'm almost fricking giddy.
If we play team ball, we should be ok. I don't think it will take us 14 games for the 1st "W" this season!

Post #3 » by **mkwest** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:01 pm

Merry Christmas!!!

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Post #4 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:06 pm

Merry Christmas everyone.

I am so excited/nervous about this game. We have a chance for everyone to watch us tonight. We played really well in the preseason, but this is the regular season. I'm curious to see how we will matchup with the Warriors defensively. I'm really hoping for a win, it would be a great Christmas gift

Post #5 » by **tsherkin** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:37 pm

The Clippers should be more competent at rebounding and somewhat better on D... and since they should be able to fight fire with fire next to any team in the league offensively, I'd strongly expect a win here. The Warriors are going to be spectacularly bad on defense, as usual, but they run FAST and they can shoot the 3, so the Clips have to watch out.

Best of luck, and happy holidays to all. As a more general NBA fan, I'm incredibly enthused about this game (I was gonna say "jazzed," but it seemed in poor taste...), and I think it's going to be a hella-exciting game.

SportsFan215 · Post #6 » by **SportsFan215** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 7:15 pm

I have been waiting so eagerly for this day to come, even before we got CP3, Chauncey, Caron, etc. I have a good feeling about today's game.

Oh and by the way, Merry Christmas!

Post #7 » by **og15** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:01 pm

I'm pretty excited to see the team in a "real" game

Det the Threat · Post #8 » by **Det the Threat** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:16 pm

Great game thread illastrade. :thumbsup:

Agree with you in that we need to take care of the ball and defend the perimeter.

Let's Go Clips!!!

scratch21 · Post #9 » by **scratch21** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 9:28 pm

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!

LOJ · Post #10 » by **LOJ** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:00 pm

I can't wait!!! These other games can't end fast enough.

Post #11 » by **tsherkin** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:29 pm

Also, a resounding BOOOOOO for me not getting this game over here in Toronto.

illastrate · Post #12 » by **illastrate** » Sun Dec 25, 2011 11:49 pm

I think the Warriors will play us a lot tougher than the Lakers and this game will go down to the wire. Curry >>>>>>>>>> Fisher/Blake, Wright could get hot at an moment, and the team as a whole is much more athletic than the Lakers. Plus it's almost guaranteed they'll drop 110+. Clips need to be ready for this one.

LOJ · Post #13 » by **LOJ** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:43 am

tsherkin wrote:Also, a resounding BOOOOOO for me not getting this game over here in Toronto.

tsherkin who is the guy in your avy? Btw I enjoy your bball breakdowns, I'm glad you'll be watching with us.

SunsRback4Good · Post #14 » by **SunsRback4Good** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:24 am

WOW, Kwame how can you miss so many layups?

Good luck guys, I can't wait for this game. Clippers going to be amazing this season. Best of luck to you all.

Post #15 » by **mkwest** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:00 am

PhxSuns85 wrote:WOW, Kwame how can you miss so many layups?

Good luck guys, I can't wait for this game. Clippers going to be amazing this season. Best of luck to you all.

Thanks and same to you and the Suns.

Post #16 » by **mkwest** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:27 am

Steph Curry will give it a go.

Tip-off is not until 7:45 due to the OKC/ORL game running over.

TheNewEra · Post #17 » by **TheNewEra** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:38 am

We can't afford DJ to get into foul trouble at all this game

LOJ · Post #18 » by **LOJ** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:43 am

They need to stop this Justin Beiber sh*t.

SportsFan215 · Post #19 » by **SportsFan215** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:46 am

Here we go!!!

TheNewEra · Post #20 » by **TheNewEra** » Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:46 am

Let's go baby