LA Clippers (2-1) VS Jazz (1-2)

[thanumba2clippersfan]

VS

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


Starting for our LA Clippers



Clipper Bench



Injured Clippers
Glen Davis (Strained Right Groin) - OUT


Starting for the Jazz



Injured Jazz
None to report


I know everyone is a little down on this team and it's understandable. I was actually encouraged by the defense yesterday especially in the 4th quarter. We were getting opportunities to win but we weren't getting it done on the offensive end. I think that everything will come together for this team at some point. It's early in the season and we just need to take this one game at a time. I still think this team probably needs to make a deal for a SF or one of our SFs needs to play better. As for tonight the Jazz have been playing better and I expect them to finish with a better record than last year. If we can play a good 48 minutes of basketball I like our chances tonight.

[LACtdom]

Does anyone know if or when Jamal will be available?

[Quake Griffin]

never too early to get off the schneid.

not taking these guys lightly either.
They just gave the Suns the business at home and Derrick Favors is a MAN.

[Sofia]

I'm there

[NBAfan3024]

I'm sure they will bounce back in this one

[ejftw]

My Quick Write-Up

Currently, the Clippers are ranked 30th, out of 30 teams, when it comes to rebounding, at a meager 34.7 per outing. That isn't the worst part, as the Clippers also are dead last when it comes to rebounding differential, at an astounding -9.6. To put that into perspective, the 29th ranked team is at -6.7.

DeAndre Jordan is doing well, at 10.7, good for 10th in the league, but he has no help. Griffin only chipping in with 7.3, and then the list drops to Spencer Hawes at 4 a night. A recipe for disaster, especially since the team is missing every jumper in sight, ranking them 27th in the league in field goal percentage and 23rd in 3-point percentage. In comparison, Utah is coming into the game at 46% from the field, good for 12th in the league.

Defensively, they aren't doing anything to counter their own shooting woes, allowing their three opponents, to this point, to shoot 48.4% from the field, ranking as the seventh worst in the league. Thankfully, for the Clippers, they are facing one of the teams behind them on this list, who are giving up 49.4% per night.

[Sulingman]

Chris Douglas-Roberts has looked absolutely terrible. Is there any hope for him to start producing?

[Quake Griffin]

I'm there

you a Clips or Cavs fan?

[Neddy]

I'm there

you a Clips or Cavs fan?

instead of looking at the team logos, read what it spells. then you'll get it.

[Quake Griffin]

I'm there

you a Clips or Cavs fan?

instead of looking at the team logos, read what it spells. then you'll get it.

[Quake Griffin]

man the Jazz tonight are scary.

theyre going to be a handful.
i could see another L here if we don't pick it up tonight.

pick it up = jell. run better offense where the ball doesnt stop. clean up the glass.

[Neddy]

you a Clips or Cavs fan?

instead of looking at the team logos, read what it spells. then you'll get it.

perfect!

[og15]

Redick can only shoot that poorly for so long. He would be the worst player in the league if his shooting percentages of 24.2% FG and 16,7% 3PT continues.

The team as a whole is not going to have the worst FG% and 3PT% in who knows how long and shoot 41% FG and 29.8% 3PT for the season. So with those things in mind, the offense has nowhere to go but up. Right now they are protecting the ball well which is something Chris Paul teams tend to do, and they are getting to the FT line.

The rebounding is a HUGE problem. I still feel that Aminu was a perfect fit for this team when it comes to rebounding from the SF position. Blake really does need to pick it up, there is no excuse. True that the low FG% isn't helping the rebounding differential, but we know that rebounding has been an issue for some time.

Defense + rebounding is what I would like to see. Those things will be important. 3 games of historically bad shooting for a team and atrocious "this player shouldn't be in the NBA" shooting from Redick isn't going to have me making any conclusions about whether the offense is "working", or anything like that.

[mttwlsn16]

Hope we get our **** together tonight. Like OG said no way we shoot this poorly all season, the shots will fall. Would like to see us rebound a lot better too. When you have Blake and DJ there is no excuse for being beaten so badly on the glass every game.

I know someone posted the video of our court for pregame intro's but I can't seem to find it. Whoever did it, can you post it again

[mttwlsn16]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/DanWoikeSports/status/529458612671102977[/tweet]

[ejftw]

Will Joe Ingles kill us?

[thanumba2clippersfan]

I have to get up early for work so I'll only be catching the 1st quarter. Then you all are on you're own, I hope our guys can pull this one out.

[thanumba2clippersfan]

Good to see JJ hit his first 3

[mttwlsn16]

nice air ball from matty b

[thanumba2clippersfan]

Barnes shouldn't be allowed to take another 3