WCQF | (4) LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz (5) | UTA 3-2

[Nate505]

I'm hearing that Austin Rivers may be out in Games 1 and 2. This means more minutes for Crawford and possibly Felton?

If it were against any other team I'd think "so what," but Rivers seems to look like the second coming of Jordan when he plays the Jazz for some reason, so I'm not complaining.

On the other hand more minutes for Crawford isn't a good thing for the Jazz, as he seems to look like the second coming of a video game player on beginner mode when he plays the Jazz.

[Soulcatcher33]

I like both teams so I hate that they have to match up in the first round. If I have to pick...I think experience is going to win out and the Clips will take this series in 6. Either way, both teams are basically playing to see who loses to the Warriors anyway. (I prefer the pessimistic outlook so there is no disappointment)

[Ugly0598]

Clippers in 6 just so I don't get optimistic about getting our ass kicked by the Warriors anyway. But really I don't think we have the experience yet.

[dautjazz]

Clippers in 6 just so I don't get optimistic about getting our ass kicked by the Warriors anyway. But really I don't think we have the experience yet.

But CP3 has never been deep in the playoffs, nor the Clippers, so it's not like we have no chance, they are a team of underachievers.

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[chitownsports4ever]

Clippers in 6 just so I don't get optimistic about getting our ass kicked by the Warriors anyway. But really I don't think we have the experience yet.

But CP3 has never been deep in the playoffs, nor the Clippers, so it's not like we have no chance, they are a team of underachievers.

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But thats what makes them the worse match up for the jazz this year . Any other opponent outside of the Warriors and I would give the jazz good odds on advancing but you basically drew the thirstiest team in the league with everything to lose. This game tomorrow is the start of the entire groups last chance together at regaining some league wide respect and you have guys with major money on the line .

[Huskies1947]

This is going to be a great series

[_MidNight_]

[mudsak]

I'm hearing that Austin Rivers may be out in Games 1 and 2. This means more minutes for Crawford and possibly Felton?

If it were against any other team I'd think "so what," but Rivers seems to look like the second coming of Jordan when he plays the Jazz for some reason, so I'm not complaining.

On the other hand more minutes for Crawford isn't a good thing for the Jazz, as he seems to look like the second coming of a video game player on beginner mode when he plays the Jazz.

Let's just be honest... their entire bench just humiliated the Jazz last time they played. They've all been extremely productive when playing the Jazz. I don't watch the Clippers play much if they're not playing the Jazz...then I come on these forums and listen to all the Clippers fans talking about how horrible their bench is... The Clippers bench must have a chip on it's shoulder when playing the Jazz or something. Crawford scored 28 points vs the Jazz in their last match up, and always seems to play like he's 24 years old against us. Speights scored 11 in very few minutes. Rivers always seems to make some tough shots/drives against the Jazz. The Jazz bench defense just falls apart vs the Clippers bench...then Crawford never misses a shot...even if it's from 40ft out. The Clippers rode their bench to victory in their last game vs the Jazz.

[dautjazz]

Man I cant wait for tonight's game.

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[flow]

Clips in 5? Jazz just too young and inexperienced for me to expect much else.

They may not have playoff experience, but it's not like they've just come out of nowhere. They've been building to this. There's a difference.

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[KrisPol]

Clippers in 5 or 6, and not saying that because i am a fan. I just don't see with whom and how can they guard Blake Griffin. Diaw is too slow, Lyles is unexperienced and not even close to being capable of guarding such a player, Joe Johnson is too small, Favors is too slow in the current state. And what makes it even worse, non of them can punish Blake's defense. Jordan can control Gobert, MBAB can guard Hayward effectively, people underrate Clippers, i think they'll pass Jazz easier than people predict. But 2nd round is the floor because i just don't see a way to beat these Warriors. Too bad because Clippers are better than the Spurs and it would have been their best chance ever of reaching conference finals but well, it wouldn't really make the difference cause it would just be postponing the loss to the Warriors.

[dautjazz]

Clippers in 5 or 6, and not saying that because i am a fan. I just don't see with whom and how can they guard Blake Griffin. Diaw is too slow, Lyles is unexperienced and not even close to being capable of guarding such a player, Joe Johnson is too small, Favors is too slow in the current state. And what makes it even worse, non of them can punish Blake's defense. Jordan can control Gobert, MBAB can guard Hayward effectively, people underrate Clippers, i think they'll pass Jazz easier than people predict. But 2nd round is the floor because i just don't see a way to beat these Warriors. Too bad because Clippers are better than the Spurs and it would have been their best chance ever of reaching conference finals but well, it wouldn't really make the difference cause it would just be postponing the loss to the Warriors.

If you think Griffin is going to be the difference maker, then this may change your mind:

Griffin vs Jazz this season (4 games):
.482 FG
.333 3PT%
16.8ppg (2nd lowest average after Philadelphia)
8.8rpg
3.3apg

Other than rpg all his stats are below his season averages vs Utah. Favors played in just two games vs the Clippers and he played BAD offensively, but we shelved him for a month to get him ready for the playoffs, so we'll see.

We've been crippled with injuries during the regular season, but we finally have our rotation back, so it should atleast be a dog fight for LA, no way this series just goes 5 games. Also the Clippers are better than the Spurs? The Spurs have a full 10 wins on them.

[og15]

Clippers in 6 just so I don't get optimistic about getting our ass kicked by the Warriors anyway. But really I don't think we have the experience yet.

But CP3 has never been deep in the playoffs, nor the Clippers, so it's not like we have no chance, they are a team of underachievers.

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Have the Clippers lost in the first round without a significant injury to Blake or CP though? The ones people certainly thought they would lose were vs Memphis in 11-12 and SA in 14-15 and they won both of those. 13-14 they beat GS. Last season Paul and Griffin were out, and 12-13 Griffin got injured in practice after the series was tied 2-2. So sure, they haven't gone deep in the playoffs, but how does that help the Jazz in the first round?

[HMFFL]

Clippers in 5 or 6, and not saying that because i am a fan. I just don't see with whom and how can they guard Blake Griffin. Diaw is too slow, Lyles is unexperienced and not even close to being capable of guarding such a player, Joe Johnson is too small, Favors is too slow in the current state. And what makes it even worse, non of them can punish Blake's defense. Jordan can control Gobert, MBAB can guard Hayward effectively, people underrate Clippers, i think they'll pass Jazz easier than people predict. But 2nd round is the floor because i just don't see a way to beat these Warriors. Too bad because Clippers are better than the Spurs and it would have been their best chance ever of reaching conference finals but well, it wouldn't really make the difference cause it would just be postponing the loss to the Warriors.

I believe the Clippers will handle Utah fairly easily and may only lose one game.
I posted earlier in the thread about how the Clippers had three 20+ point leads, one being 29 points in three of the four meetings this season, and Utah only won the rebounding battle during the one game they defeated LAC.

[Tinseltown]

I love Chris Paul (reminds me of Dirk circa 2010) but I would be SHOCKED if the Clippers don't lose this series in an embarrassing fashion.

[Sofia]

Clippers in 5 or 6, and not saying that because i am a fan. I just don't see with whom and how can they guard Blake Griffin. Diaw is too slow, Lyles is unexperienced and not even close to being capable of guarding such a player, Joe Johnson is too small, Favors is too slow in the current state. And what makes it even worse, non of them can punish Blake's defense. Jordan can control Gobert, MBAB can guard Hayward effectively, people underrate Clippers, i think they'll pass Jazz easier than people predict. But 2nd round is the floor because i just don't see a way to beat these Warriors. Too bad because Clippers are better than the Spurs and it would have been their best chance ever of reaching conference finals but well, it wouldn't really make the difference cause it would just be postponing the loss to the Warriors.

I believe the Clippers will handle Utah fairly easily and may only lose one game.
I posted earlier in the thread about how the Clippers had three 20+ point leads, one being 29 points in three of the four meetings this season, and Utah only won the rebounding battle during the one game they defeated LAC.

Just to add further context to the 13 point Utah held, the largest of the season vs the Clippers, that lead was with 5 min remaining in the 4th quarter. In the 17 min since half time, the Jazz had shot 10/10 from 3. Utah averages less than 10 made 3s a game on the season.

The Clippers got it back to 4 points, but ended up falling 114-108.

I am expecting it to be a close series, but it's surprising that the poll has gone the way it has...

[Dupp]

Cp3 band wagoner checking in. Ready to be disappointed. Clips in 6 though

[SkyHook]

Clippers in 5 or 6, and not saying that because i am a fan. I just don't see with whom and how can they guard Blake Griffin. Diaw is too slow, Lyles is unexperienced and not even close to being capable of guarding such a player, Joe Johnson is too small, Favors is too slow in the current state. And what makes it even worse, non of them can punish Blake's defense. Jordan can control Gobert, MBAB can guard Hayward effectively, people underrate Clippers, i think they'll pass Jazz easier than people predict. But 2nd round is the floor because i just don't see a way to beat these Warriors. Too bad because Clippers are better than the Spurs and it would have been their best chance ever of reaching conference finals but well, it wouldn't really make the difference cause it would just be postponing the loss to the Warriors.

I believe the Clippers will handle Utah fairly easily and may only lose one game.
I posted earlier in the thread about how the Clippers had three 20+ point leads, one being 29 points in three of the four meetings this season, and Utah only won the rebounding battle during the one game they defeated LAC.

And I posted this earlier in the thread, but it bears repeating as it provides necessary context...

In four games vs. the Clips this year there were zero games in which the Jazz starting five of Hill, Hood, Hayward, Favors, and Gobert all played. In contrast, Chris Paul missed one game while the other four of their starters--Redick, Mbah a Moute, Griffin, and Jordan--played in all four games.

[SK21209]

Clips tend to come out strong to start the playoffs so I'd be pretty surprised if Utah takes this one

[Statlanta]

Rudy G's 1st playoff game. Let's see how dominant he really is compared to his All-Star counterpart.