LA Clippers (23-17) VS Atlanta (24-18) Game 41

Post #1 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:25 pm

VS

Time: 7:30 PM (Pacific)
TV: FSN West
Radio: AM 980

Starting for our Clippers

Clipper Bench

Injured Clippers
Chauncey Billups (Achilles) OUT FOR SEASON

Starting for the visiting Hawks

Hawks Bench

Injured Hawks
Ivan Johnson (Personal Matter) DAY-TO-DAY
Marvin Williams (Hip Flexor) DOUBTFUL
Jason Collins (Sprained Left Elbow) DOUBTFUL
Willie Green (Hamstring) OUT
Al Horford (Left Pectoral Surgery) OUT

We are 3-5 so far this month, that just won't cut it. We are now looking up at the Lakers in our division. We have lost the last two home games to start our home stand. Obviously things haven't been good for the Clippers lately. Even though the team hasn't played its best we have still been in games. My feeling about the majority of these losses (put simply) is that we aren't executing at the end of games. It gets really frustrating because the Clippers haven't put full games together and only play well for certain periods of the game. If we want to win tonight we'll need contribution from guys other than Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. I'm hoping that Mo has a good game and Caron Butler can hit some shots.

In all honestly I haven't payed much attention to the Hawks this season. I know that some guys aren't happy on that team and they have a lot of injuries. Josh Smith is putting up career numbers and still isn't happy. What works in our favor is the Hawks played the Nuggets last night and it went to OT. I'm sure the team isn't happy about a 1 point loss. My hope is the Clippers will look like the sharper team and play with energy. We all know the team can play well, they just have to do it. Let's Go Clips!

(I know this won't happen but I wish the team would do something different on offense, please just don't stand around)

Post #2 » by **og15** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:38 pm

(I know this won't happen but I wish the team would do something different on offense, please just don't stand around)

Don't set yourself up for disspointment, just be happy with the fact that even though it isn't pretty, the team won't turn the ball over too much

Devils Advocate · Post #3 » by **Devils Advocate** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:03 pm

Lets get them. We need a win...so hopefully our shooters wake up.

Post #4 » by **mkwest** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:22 pm

I'm not 100% on this, but Chauncey could be back on the sidelines tonight. Having a familiar voice that the players trust on the bench could help.

apet8945 · Post #5 » by **apet8945** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:03 pm

We have to win this. Not because we've lost the last two at home but because the Hawks are missing some key pieces. No Marvin or Johnson, and of course no Horford. If we lose this, starting lineup must change.

Vinny didn't have a problem doing this last year which is one of the reasons why I like him as a coach, but it seems he's hesitant to do it now. The second Baron, Gomes, Kaman we're slacking, they got their asses benched last year. Vinny has to incorporate the same type of mentality. I'm tired of this, let the players do whatever they want atmosphere we've created. If guys start losing their starting jobs, they're gonna start working hard to get it back. Plain and simple.

Angel strike1 · Post #6 » by **Angel strike1** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:55 am

would say must win but been must win case for a while now

Post #7 » by **mkwest** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:06 am

CP3 will ditch the mask tonight.

Post #8 » by **mkwest** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:41 am

Chauncey is back in LA, but will not be at the game tonight.

Post #9 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:44 am

I've noticed that we are starting games by giving the ball to DJ. I guess it's to try to get him going.

Post #10 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:48 am

The shots are falling early

Post #11 » by **mkwest** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:48 am

thanumba2clippersfan wrote:I've noticed that we are starting games by giving the ball to DJ. I guess it's to try to get him going.

It was a nice move by him. I'd like to see that more often.

Post #12 » by **mkwest** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:50 am

Clippers are 7 of 7 from the field.

Post #13 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:51 am

Wow we still haven't missed a shot 7/7 from the field and 2/2 from the free throw line

apet8945 · Post #14 » by **apet8945** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:52 am

Well it's about damn time we're playing like we should be playing. Foye's been shooting efficiently lately from 3. And seeing Butler make his shots and make that play for DJ was a thing of beauty.

Post #15 » by **mkwest** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:52 am

thanumba2clippersfan wrote:Wow we still haven't missed a shot 7/7 from the field and 2/2 from the free throw line

If we can keep that up for the rest of the way, then we'll probably win the game :wink:

Post #16 » by **og15** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:54 am

Wow, a good start to the game, I'm liking this

Post #17 » by **mkwest** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:55 am

Blake blows the streak.

Post #18 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:57 am

Joe Johnson hitting his 3s, our lead now is only 2 in the early going

Neddy · Post #19 » by **Neddy** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:58 am

the Run is over. man i sure hope Mo has a big game. we need him to have not a good one but a great one.

Post #20 » by **mkwest** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:00 am

We don't need to double Stackhouse.