Game 18: Los Angeles (11-6) VS Oklahoma City (16-3)

Post #1 » by **mkwest** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:30 am

Los Angeles Clippers VS Oklahoma City Thunder
Where: STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA
When: Monday, January 30th, 2012 @ 7:30PM (PST)
TV:

/ NBATV
Radio: KFWB News Talk 980

PG: #3 - Chris Paul SG: #1 - Chauncey Billups

SF: #5 - Caron Butler PF: #32 - Blake Griffin

C: #6 - DeAndre Jordan

Reserves

Williams | Foye | Gomes | Evans | Jones

PG: #0 - Russell Westbrook SG: #13 - James Harden

SF: #35 - Kevin Durant PF: #9 - Serge Ibaka

C: #5 - Kendrick Perkins

Reserves

Jackson | Cook | Hayward | Collison | Mohammed

Inactive List:

None to report.

Eric Maynor (Torn Right ACL), Ryan Reid (Nasal Fracture) and Thabo Sefolosha (Sore Right Foot) are out.

Team Leaders and Statistics

Blake Griffin - 21.0 Points (10th) and 11.3 Rebounds (4th)

Chris Paul - 8.5 Assists (4th) and 2.5 Steals (1st)

DeAndre Jordan - 3.1 Blocks (1st)

Team Performance
97.8 Points Per Game - 7th Overall
40.5 Rebounds Per Game - 26th Overall
21.5 Assists Per Game - 11th Overall
96.4 Points Allowed - 23rd Overall
13.4 Turnovers Per Game - 2nd Overall
14.6 Turnovers (Opp.) Per Game - 19th Overall
Offensive Rating: 106.1 Points Scored Per 100 Possessions - 7th Overall
Defensive Rating: 104.8 Points Allowed Per 100 Possessions - 25th Overall

Kevin Durant - 26.3 Points (3rd) and 7.6 Rebounds

Russell Westbrook - 5.8 Assists and 2.0 Steals (5th)

Serge Ibaka - 2.5 Blocks (2nd)

Team Performance
100.4 Points Per Game - 3rd Overall
43.1 Rebounds Per Game - 9th Overall
18.6 Assists Per Game - 24th Overall
94.2 Points Allowed - 14th Overall
16.8 Turnovers Per Game - 28th Overall
14.3 Turnovers (Opp.) Per Game - 23rd Overall
Offensive Rating: 107.9 Points Scored Per 100 Possessions - 4th Overall
Defensive Rating: 101.2 Points Allowed Per 100 Possessions - 15th Overall

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RiversideClips · Post #2 » by **RiversideClips** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:58 pm

Coming off a big win in Denver. let's see how much gas the Clips have playing back to back. OKC has been waiting in L.A. for a day or 2, so you know they will be well rested.
I think Mo needs to go off & show Harden that he is competition for the 6th man award. CP3 has to show Westbrick that he is the best PG in the league. KD will get his, Blake will get his; let's just hope the Clips get the win!

Kobe System · Post #3 » by **Kobe System** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:52 pm

This should be a great game. I'll definitely watch. :wink:

Post #4 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:32 pm

I wish we had at least a day to rest before we play OKC. I'm still interested to see how we matchup. I'm expecting a tough game and I hope we come out on top.

Det the Threat · Post #5 » by **Det the Threat** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:08 pm

We've been pretty good at home against the top teams so far.

Let's hope it stays that way and we're able to win against them OKC good faith efforts...

Neddy · Post #6 » by **Neddy** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:50 pm

we got over the first hump, of beating a good team on the road, so now comes the biggest challenge so far in this season. if we beat OKC, our possibilities are limitless.

mike3 · Post #7 » by **mike3** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:18 pm

Huge test for our guys. Dunno if ill be able to watch it but

OKC are tough, we've been good at home but this will really see where we are, I don't know what to expect.

Neddy · Post #8 » by **Neddy** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:42 am

it's game time! hope matt joins us tonight.

Neddy · Post #9 » by **Neddy** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:45 am

like the intensity so far, looks as our guys are pretty pumped

Post #10 » by **mkwest** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:47 am

2 open 3's by Butler so far. Both assisted by Griffin.

Neddy · Post #11 » by **Neddy** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:49 am

i would let ibaka take that shot all night

Post #12 » by **og15** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:49 am

Blake really reads the defense well on offense and will find the outside shooters if the defense compresses

Post #13 » by **mkwest** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:49 am

I thought it was bad that Paul hesitated, but he proved me wrong and drilled the 3.

Neddy · Post #14 » by **Neddy** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:50 am

mkwest wrote:2 open 3's by Butler so far. Both assisted by Griffin.

i like quick starts by caron, but he needs to keep that up all 4 quarters.

do you get the feeling that griffin is not looking to take it inside as much because he fears going to the FT line?

areg789 · Post #15 » by **areg789** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:51 am

Deandre!!

Post #16 » by **mkwest** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:51 am

Oh damn! DJ with a huge putback slam.

areg789 · Post #17 » by **areg789** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:52 am

Butler, keep shooting, haha

Post #18 » by **mkwest** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:52 am

Butler off to another patented quick start. That might not bode well for him offensively in the latter part of the game, but I'll take it.

Neddy · Post #19 » by **Neddy** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:52 am

i wish DJ would try to put the ball through the hoop a bit harder, than just trying to dunk harder sometimes.

Post #20 » by **og15** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:52 am

Hmm...the offense is looking pretty good right now, and that is mainly because shots are falling, but also because Chris is being aggressive and getting into the paint