Game 48: LA Clippers (26-21) vs Memphis Grizzlies (25-20)

jflipclip · Post #1 » by **jflipclip** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:47 pm

Los Angeles Clippers VS Memphis Grizzlies
STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, March 24th, 2012 @ 12:00PM PST
TV: Prime Ticket
Radio: 980AM

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

PG: #3 Chris Paul SG: #11 Nick Young SF: #5 Caron Butler
PF: #32 Blake Griffin C: #6 DeAndre Jordan

Key Reserves

Randy Foye - Mo Williams - Eric Bledsoe - Reggie Evans - Kenyon Martin

Memphis Grizzlies

PG: #11 Mike Conley SG: #9 Tony Allen SF: #22 Rudy Gay
PF: #50 Zach Randolph C: #33 Marc Gasol

Key Reserves

Gilbert Arenas - OJ Mayo - Quincy Pondexter - Dante Cunningham - Marreese Speights

Injury Report
LA Clippers - Chauncey Billups, torn left achilles
MEM Grizzlies - Darrell Arthur, torn right achilles

Preview
We need to win.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #2 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:15 pm

Another L (hope I'm wrong) :noway:

Neddy · Post #3 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:30 pm

it's gonna get interesting to see how many games it will take for vinny to be thrown out of town.

consultant · Post #4 » by **consultant** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 5:53 pm

Not sure why the Clips hired Del Negro, he was awful in Chicago and has literally no coaching experience outside of that failed stint.

Post #5 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:20 pm

I really don't know what to expect from this team anymore. I just know we need wins. Based on how we play I don't see any game being easy from here on out. Mo won't be playing today and I still wonder why Vinny is the coach. Since he wasn't fired after losing to the Hornets we may just keep him for the rest of the season

consultant wrote:Not sure why the Clips hired Del Negro, he was awful in Chicago and has literally no coaching experience outside of that failed stint.

I'm sure that's what many Clipper fans think about.

Neddy · Post #6 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:21 pm

because DTS likes potential new employees who wear designer suits and brings flashcards to his job interview.

adiedanny · Post #7 » by **adiedanny** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:55 pm

thanumba2clippersfan wrote:I really don't know what to expect from this team anymore. I just know we need wins. Based on how we play I don't see any game being easy from here on out. Mo won't be playing today and I still wonder why Vinny is the coach. Since he wasn't fired after losing to the Hornets we may just keep him for the rest of the season

consultant wrote:Not sure why the Clips hired Del Negro, he was awful in Chicago and has literally no coaching experience outside of that failed stint.

I'm sure that's what many Clipper fans think about.

I dont think firing him would be a good idea this far into the season. Who would take over? I would think it would be a great idea as long as Pack could take over but I dont think management has considered him taking over.

Neddy · Post #8 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:57 pm

haha clipper announcers just said whomever wins the defensive match between griffin and zbo will win the game.... if true we aint got a prayer.....

Neddy · Post #9 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:00 pm

adiedanny wrote:I dont think firing him would be a good idea this far into the season. Who would take over? I would think it would be a great idea as long as Pack could take over but I dont think management has considered him taking over.

pack would be a welcome change. at least he played defense in his day, that little feisty dude.

Post #10 » by **mkwest** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:02 pm

consultant wrote:Not sure why the Clips hired Del Negro, he was awful in Chicago and has literally no coaching experience outside of that failed stint.

He was "presidential" in his interview. It didn't hurt that the first year of his contract was going to be paid by the Bulls. Dwayne Casey (the assumed favorite at the time) shared the same agent as our GM. The Donald preferred Vinny and his situation (cheaper). The majority of us did not want him. After he was hired, we attempted to see if he had improved and were willing to give him a chance. He's blown it and all we want is a legitimate coach that will give this team the best chance of advancing as far as possible.

Neddy · Post #11 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:14 pm

good that he is taking it hard to start the game rather than a 15 footer

Neddy · Post #12 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:21 pm

caron is alive today

Post #13 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:21 pm

Nice steal and Jam by Caron. I'm glad Gay didn't go up to contest it.

Post #14 » by **mkwest** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:21 pm

Caron ate his Wheaties this morning.

Neddy · Post #15 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:24 pm

mkwest wrote:Caron ate his Wheaties this morning.

he must've had a bowl of this

http://www.basketball-overseas.com/arch ... ll-cereal/

Post #16 » by **mkwest** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:25 pm

Neddy wrote:
mkwest wrote:Caron ate his Wheaties this morning.

he must've had a bowl of this

http://www.basketball-overseas.com/arch ... ll-cereal/

lol or those

Neddy · Post #17 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:27 pm

WOW what a move by CP3

Neddy · Post #18 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:34 pm

Post #19 » by **mkwest** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:36 pm

He's gotta keep making his free-throws.

Neddy · Post #20 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:37 pm

mkwest wrote:He's gotta keep making his free-throws.

looks like he is determined today, glad he's been making them but this is a lot of taxing job on his body.