Game 2: Clippers @ Grizzlies |8:30, May 2nd |Fool Me Once...

Stannis · Post #1 » by **Stannis** » Tue May 1, 2012 10:31 pm

Game 2: Clippers @ Grizzlies
Where: FedEx Forum
When: 8:30 (9:30 ET), May 2nd

Clippers lead the series 1-0.

Projected Lineups:

Grizzlies
Gasol
Randolph
Gay
Allen
Conley

Clippers
Jordan
Griffin
Simmons
Foye
Paul

Post #2 » by **SD2042** » Wed May 2, 2012 3:10 am

Beat me right to it Shpati. Good job.

My expectations to this game are as follows:

1. The Grizzlies have to play bball for 48mins, not 39mins. That's not exceptable.
2. Any mismatches the Grizzlies have on the Clips, exploit the daylights out of them.
3. Ride the momentum of guys who are having a good game.
4. If the Clips double team somebody, make them pay by finding the open player who can make the shot.
5. DEFENSE ALL AROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO EXPECTIONS!!!!!!!
6. Make the Clippers play to your tempo.

THIS IS THE GRINDHOUSE: HOME OF "THE GRIT AND GRIND" DEFEND IT AT ALL COST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post #3 » by **SD2042** » Wed May 2, 2012 3:25 am

BTW, Caron Butler is expected to miss the rest of the series with the fracture hand he substain the other night. Look for Bobby Simmons to start in his place.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-w ... C1Vnm8vLYF

Stannis · Post #4 » by **Stannis** » Wed May 2, 2012 5:09 am

SD2042 wrote:Beat me right to it Shpati. Good job.

My expectations to this game are as follows:

1. The Grizzlies have to play bball for 48mins, not 39mins. That's not exceptable.
2. Any mismatches the Grizzlies have on the Clips, exploit the daylights out of them.
3. Ride the momentum of guys who are having a good game.
4. If the Clips double team somebody, make them pay by finding the open player who can make the shot.
5. DEFENSE ALL AROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO EXPECTIONS!!!!!!!
6. Make the Clippers play to your tempo.

THIS IS THE GRINDHOUSE: HOME OF "THE GRIT AND GRIND" DEFEND IT AT ALL COST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a Knicks fan and a Grizzlies fan. I can tell you that the way the Grizzlies were playing for those 39 minutes in Game 2, some of that was fools gold. Hitting the three and long jumpers is all about being hot or not. I watched the Knicks do that so many times and lose, because they got lazy defensively and eventually, not so hot anymore. I was surprised the Grizzlies were playing like that. The first I have seen them do that.

I think Marc Gasol is the Grizzlies' smartest player. They should try running the offense more through him for one night. If he does not have anything, he can dish it out easily.

Truly a must win, in my opinion.

jefe · Post #5 » by **jefe** » Wed May 2, 2012 1:30 pm

If the Grizz stay focused for the full 48, then it should be a win

vanjulio · Post #6 » by **vanjulio** » Wed May 2, 2012 2:37 pm

SD2042 wrote:BTW, Caron Butler is expected to miss the rest of the series with the fracture hand he substain the other night. Look for Bobby Simmons to start in his place.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-w ... C1Vnm8vLYF

who the **** is bobby simmons??? :lol:

Post #7 » by **SD2042** » Wed May 2, 2012 8:55 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Simmons

Another player who's been bouncing around the league for a minute. Can't be underestimated from beyond the arc though.

Post #8 » by **jman3134** » Wed May 2, 2012 9:24 pm

Where did you read that he will start? I am pretty sure Nick Young is going to get the start.

This is a must win game. We can't drop two games at home to start (esp that last loss) and expect to win this series.

Post #9 » by **SD2042** » Wed May 2, 2012 11:13 pm

I've been hearing throughout the day it's either Nick Young or Bobby Simmons. For NY I can see the reason b/c of his work from the other night and he can make the defense repect the shot.

A 6'6 NY who I don't believe is that well known for his defense vs. a 6'8 Rudy Gay. Do the math. As for Simmons, he's 6'8 and may be able to may Rudy work for it. If I'm the Clips, stick Simmons on Rudy. Otherwise, you put NY out front early they won't have another X-Factor on the bench to spell their offense.

vanjulio · Post #10 » by **vanjulio** » Wed May 2, 2012 11:15 pm

I am having a bad feeling about tonight. Whatever happens -- this team has been exciting as hell to watch and they got so many weapons. I got my money's worth already. I saw them beat the hell out of Portland and Cleveland in Memphis .

all we can do now is BELIEVE

Post #11 » by **SD2042** » Wed May 2, 2012 11:29 pm

I believe we better beat the Clips and restore some pride. I know there's a thing as bad losses and all. But game one cannot happen again at any cost.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6ct9e0PCUA[/youtube]

Post #12 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 3, 2012 2:21 am

Grizz in a 8-2 run and got their first lead of the game.

Post #13 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 3, 2012 2:27 am

Nice block by DC on Bledsoe.

Post #14 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 3, 2012 2:34 am

TA to the line. Goes 2-2.

Post #15 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 3, 2012 2:42 am

The Grizz to me need to get more physical and perhaps are playing a bit uptight given how tight this game is so far.

Post #16 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 3, 2012 3:07 am

At this point, I expect the Grizz to beat the Clips down low in the post. Start to push the tempo on the Clips and take advantage of mismatches. Another thing is to perhaps allow CP3 to be the Clips offense and make the rest of the team work of their offense.

Post #17 » by **jman3134** » Thu May 3, 2012 3:32 am

We cannot extend the lead because Hollins has not allowed for any adjustments on the iso Griffin plays. We need to double down and let someone like Kenyon Martin shoot jumpers. This is killing our good offensive momentum.

Post #18 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 3, 2012 3:35 am

More likely due to the physical defense from both teams not allowing neither team from getting a good offensive momentum going.

CP3 has got it going for the Clips. As I post this, OJ just scored.

Post #19 » by **SD2042** » Thu May 3, 2012 3:40 am

Here comes the fourth quarter. What needs to happen here is needed composure, more lockdown defense, get a solid offensive run going strong for the Grizz to earn a win in this series.

Post #20 » by **jman3134** » Thu May 3, 2012 3:41 am

SD2042 wrote:More likely due to the physical defense from both teams not allowing neither team from getting a good offensive momentum going.

CP3 has got it going for the Clips. As I post this, OJ just scored.

It has been good, but we are not helping enough on Griffin. It is blatantly obvious at this point that we need to have someone force him out of such deep post position.