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life_saver wrote:Clippers did generate some really good looks in the 4th Q..just couldn't make the shots which they were making earlier in the ssn...especially Morris
SomeBunghole wrote:The jump ball Bojan won against Kawhi was huge.
I know American NBA players love to talk about how tough they are based on some "ghetto" they grew up in. This is Bojan's hometown around the time he was 7.
Looks like Baltimoreclyde21 wrote:SomeBunghole wrote:The jump ball Bojan won against Kawhi was huge.
I know American NBA players love to talk about how tough they are based on some "ghetto" they grew up in. This is Bojan's hometown around the time he was 7.
ive seen worse
Myth wrote:zonedefense wrote:I know that Clippers fans exist but I refuse to believe that anyone likes the current team. The combination of front running, dirty BS and choking is one of a kind.
I used to live near LA and remember going to Clippers games and seeing people in Clippers jerseys take out their Lakers phone cases at the metal detectors. This was the Lob City era. So some of those fans are fairweather front runners themselves, so that is probably his they justify rooting for them. Similarly, I still have friends in the area who seem to switch allegiances based on who is doing better.
SomeBunghole wrote:The jump ball Bojan won against Kawhi was huge.
I know American NBA players love to talk about how tough they are based on some "ghetto" they grew up in. This is Bojan's hometown around the time he was 7.
Myth wrote:I watched that Paul George foul on Donovan Mitchell over and over, and I can’t see what people are talking about when they call it dirty. It wasn’t a hard enough bump for me to think it was intentional, and he didn’t make contact with the legs. I think Mitchell aggravating his injury was just a chance thing. Mitchell stumbles after the contact, but that seems to be because of the aggravation, not because of a trip.
slicedbread2 wrote:Myth wrote:I watched that Paul George foul on Donovan Mitchell over and over, and I can’t see what people are talking about when they call it dirty. It wasn’t a hard enough bump for me to think it was intentional, and he didn’t make contact with the legs. I think Mitchell aggravating his injury was just a chance thing. Mitchell stumbles after the contact, but that seems to be because of the aggravation, not because of a trip.
Well the Clippers have been known for pulling shady crap especially since the bubble when Marcus Morris tried to aggravate Luka's swollen ankle and then tried that same BS on Millsap. Sadly for him, it resulted in one of the greatest collapses we've ever seen. They even tried it a few times this game with Boogie putting his foot under Bojan with the Laimbeer/Bowen/Zaza special. Then you had Beverly who somehow hooked Favors's groin like Reggie Evans and that ultimately resulted in Joe Ingles elbowing Bev.
As far as this video shows, Kennard was an idiot for not trying to go for the steal when Bogey was doubled and that pass was in the air and ripe for being picked. Instead he just stands there and doesn't bother to foul as time is ticking. I can see why Jackson lost his mind thinking that he kept them in the game only for them to falter.
I seriously don't know why Lue isn't playing Mann any minutes. He's only played a combined 12 minutes in 2 games. Beverly hasn't done much on offense and he's gonna be 34 by the time his deal is done and Rondo is just a liability offensively where he can't nail shots from distance. With Mann, you get a bit of everything plus he's a 2nd year player who's 25 who can't be any worse.
The fact that the Jazz beat them at home without Mike Conley is pretty impressive on their part and it's a blown opportunity for the Clips. If Conley were playing these 2 games, it'd be a blowout as he provides that sense of calm and stability that a lot of teams would love to have that can only be bettered by other veteran floor generals ex. Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul.
It's true. I read it on 4chan.TinmanZBoy wrote:HollowEarth wrote:KillMonger wrote:doesn't make American players any less tough
You ever hear that story about the little orphan boy abandoned in Eastern Europe who grew up on the streets raised by feral dogs until he became the alpha of the pack and led his posse of feral dogs butt naked and barking on all fours? They'd storm into butcher shops and burger kings just like Bonnie and Clyde until the police ran a sting where they locked the whole pack inside of seafood shop. The dogs all went to the pound. The boy, the alpha? He grew up to become NBA star Bojan Bogdanovich.*
is it true? Bojan always comes across to me a gentleman, did not know he had such a rough beginning..
Steelo Green wrote:People are expecting way too much from Barnes out of the get go. He is a project player who will need 2-3 years before he makes a major impact.
yellowknifer wrote:I wonder how many times in NBA history only 6 guys have scored for a winning team and also scoring so many... sorryhad to edit it meant to put down 6.
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
KqWIN wrote:Man, what an incredible game and series. I don't know what to feel about this one. On one hand, the Jazz barely won and almost blew a 21 point lead despite a huge shotmaking advantage tonight. OTHO, I feel like Quin sort of let his team down and let the Clippers back in it by being so stubborn in his rotations. He should have brought Gobert and Ingles back into the game more quickly.
When the Clippers went zone they couldn't score and they also couldn't get a stop because Gobert was on the bench for a lot of that time. Mitchell played great, especially given his injury, but he was definitely not in the right mindset to beat the zone. His mind is always score, score, score....but you can dribble your way through a zone. You have to move the ball and his flaws were on full display. This is where the Jazz missed Conley the most. No chance in hell the Jazz score 5 points in 22 possessions against the zone if he's healthy. That rivals their 21 missed shots in game 1. Luckily Quin and the Jazz went to Ingles and he chopped up the zone like a Jazz offense should. Ingles+some bad shooting was enough in the clutch, but the Jazz shouldn't have been in that situation.
Gobert was just incredible once again. The Jazz had a 97 defensive rating with him on the court. The only qualms I have with his performance is that he wasn't able to do anything on the offensive glass, but you also have to give credit to the Clippers who I thought got the majority of loose balls tonight. Bogey was also great defensively, the Jazz need to get that guy more involved on offense.
I feel pretty good about this 2-0 lead depending on the health of the Jazz roster...but that's not looking great. I'm not expecting Conley to be back this series, Mitchell is obviously hurt, and Bogey sprained his ankle to. The Clippers are a great team, but down 2-0 I think the only thing that can save them is bad health from the Jazz.
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
lessthanjake wrote:Kyrie was extremely impactful without LeBron, and basically had zero impact whatsoever if LeBron was on the court.
lessthanjake wrote: By playing in a way that prevents Kyrie from getting much impact, LeBron ensures that controlling for Kyrie has limited effect…
KillMonger wrote:bojan really impressed me tonight.....did not know he had a little dog in him....intangibles and laser focus on defense against one of the best players in the world
