Game 54: Clippers (28-25) visit 76ers (27-25) on 02/10 @ 7:00 PM

[esqtvd]

And how do you estimate Clippers chance for playoffs and eventual chances in playoffs ?

Teodosic today gave interview where he confirmed his confidence in team saying that he is pretty sure team will be in playoffs.

"We will finish strong and qualify for playoffs. We have new players which give us versatility on the court. We are also gradually recovering from injuries, we are making progress in sense of understanding what we are doing at the court."

"It's never nice to see injured teammate. But that what happened opened for us several possibilities in which different players were getting chances, which would have never happened otherwise."

The fact that we can count on contribution from everyone improved chemistry of the team. This is team with lot of personalities. I am having a lot of fun with the team. I am happy with my decision during summer to sign up for Clippers.I am enjoying in every moment here. It is great that I can compete with the best players in the world" Teodosic concluded.

I think the only question is whether Milos will want to come back here next year. It's his option iirc.

Frankly, at his age, despite his basketball brilliance I don't think Milos is physically up to the NBA grind as a starter. He has to think about where he can best play 15-20 minutes per game.

[Popovich]

And how do you estimate Clippers chance for playoffs and eventual chances in playoffs ?

Teodosic today gave interview where he confirmed his confidence in team saying that he is pretty sure team will be in playoffs.

"We will finish strong and qualify for playoffs. We have new players which give us versatility on the court. We are also gradually recovering from injuries, we are making progress in sense of understanding what we are doing at the court."

"It's never nice to see injured teammate. But that what happened opened for us several possibilities in which different players were getting chances, which would have never happened otherwise."

The fact that we can count on contribution from everyone improved chemistry of the team. This is team with lot of personalities. I am having a lot of fun with the team. I am happy with my decision during summer to sign up for Clippers.I am enjoying in every moment here. It is great that I can compete with the best players in the world" Teodosic concluded.

I think the only question is whether Milos will want to come back here next year. It's his option iirc.

Frankly, at his age, despite his basketball brilliance I don't think Milos is physically up to the NBA grind as a starter. He has to think about where he can best play 15-20 minutes per game.

OK, but I did not ask you about the Milos, BTW he is terrible but can be more useful in playoffs I think. I translated this interview because I think he might be over optimistic. It is interesting to see that he is obviously noticing how team is adding more variety and more plays before end of the regular season.

My question was and is : Do you see Clippers in playoffs and what chances are you giving them in the playoffs?

[MartinToVaught]

Milos isn't terrible at all. We're a much better team when he's playing.

[Ranma]

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[Forte IV]

Milos isn't terrible at all. We're a much better team when he's playing.

Exactly. His stats aren't there, but when he's in our offense just clicks.

[esqtvd]

My question was and is : Do you see Clippers in playoffs and what chances are you giving them in the playoffs?

Yes. None.

[RonMexico915]

I think the Clippers will be lucky to get the 8th seed and then maybe lucky to win 1 game vs the Warriors. If Blake were still here, probably like a 6th seed and then who knows?

[Quake Griffin]

I think the Clippers will be lucky to get the 8th seed and then maybe lucky to win 1 game vs the Warriors. If Blake were still here, probably like a 6th seed and then who knows?

???

We were in the playoffs when he was here or something?


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[RonMexico915]

Saying that if he remained on the team, Clips might have been the #6 seed this year and who knows what would have happened in the playoffs.

[thanumba2clippersfan]

I was able to watch the game yesterday. I was hoping that we would win and we did get close at a certain point in the 4th. The shoots weren't falling at the end of the game and the 6ers took control. I'm glad that we beat the Pistons the day before since we weren't able to beat the 6ers

[donemilio21]

Milos isn't terrible at all. We're a much better team when he's playing.

Exactly. His stats aren't there, but when he's in our offense just clicks.

I think he just has not been able to made the adjustment to the tempo. He went from playing no more than two games per week to 3 or more. If you are not used to this, it would be hard for your body to adjust. That's why he misses pretty much every other game. Look at the injury reports, it is always some sort of soreness.
And yes while he doesn't show this in stats, our offense flows really well when is in on the floor. As much as I'd like to see him put in 30+ minutes a game as a starter, I think having him come off the bench and play 10-15 minutes one game, 20-2 the next would work better.

[esqtvd]

Well said. I read something similar recently.

Frankly, at his age, despite his basketball brilliance I don't think Milos is physically up to the NBA grind as a starter. He has to think about where he can best play 15-20 minutes per game.

[Dynamix]

I'd be more than fine with only 20 minutes of Milos each night. He's probably been playing hurt ever since going down early in the season. He'll certainly look better after getting acclimated to the NBA and an entire summer of rest. Also a pretty safe bet that he'll pick up his second year option.

[QRich3]

He's had plantar fasciitis since the start of the season, it has nothing to do with his age, athleticism or his ability to play any amount of games. There's been many american young athletic players that had entire seasons derailed by that injury. He's missing games because of it and he's being bothered by it when he plays. Other guys like Lillard or Noah when he was younger had the same problem. Jason Kidd had a bad season when he was on the Nets because of this, prime Ron Artest had it for a season or two too.

[Popovich]

I think the Clippers will be lucky to get the 8th seed and then maybe lucky to win 1 game vs the Warriors. If Blake were still here, probably like a 6th seed and then who knows?

I am more optimistic as I foresee LAC reserving 7th spot. IMO, there is no big difference between 8th or 7th, maybe 8th is even better option than #7 but every other place brings significantly less tougher opponent.