Game #10: Clippers(1-8) vs Pistons(2-6)

[Det the Threat]

The Clippers just finished their four game road trip in San Antonio and are now headed back to the Staples to face the Detroit Pistons.
They'll be looking to end that four game losing streak tonight, but that won't be easy with Chris Kaman, Baron Davis, Randy Foye and DeAndre Jordan out, while Eric Gordon might miss the game as well.
The Pistons also had a rough start to their season, winning only two of their first eight games.


When and Where?
Friday, November 12th, 7:30 p.m. PT, Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
This game will be broadcasted by



Starting Lineups:

Los Angeles Clippers


Detroit Pistons




Important Role Players:


Los Angeles Clippers


Detroit Pistons


Team Leaders

Eric Gordon 21.1 PPG & 1.3 SPG
Blake Griffin 10.1 RPG
DeAndre Jordan 1.4 BPG
Eric Bledsoe 5.2 APG


Ben Gordon 17.0 PPG & 0.8 SPG
Ben Wallace 8.3 RPG
Charlie Villanueva 1.1 BPG
Rodney Stuckey 5.7 APG


Key Matchup


Eric Bledsoe

vs


Rodney Stuckey


Just for the Looks

Clippers Dancer Kellie

5 Questions:
Can we keep up with their guard rotation?
Which bench player will step it up?
Who will dominate the boards? Blake or Big Ben?
Will we be able to hit long range jumpers?
Who will win that Key Matchup?

Discuss and Go Clips Go!!!

[thanumba2clippersfan]

We found a way to play hard against the Spurs, but some bad officiating cost us the game. It's not good news that DJ is out, but we just have to play with what we have, players will have to step up. No one will feel sorry for us so let's play hard and try to get a W.

I hope EJ will be available and this is the "easiest" game we've had so far this season.

[manohman]

Oh man, now DJ is injured too... I really hope the guys who are available for this game wlll play hard and get us a win, there hasn't been much positive about the Clippers in a while.

[mj_shoefanatic]

NO easy win vs this scrappy team. Hope Blake can get back in beast mode and E-Bled can outplay Stuckey or whoever they throw @ him. Is EJ playing in this one???

Also, I look forward to seeing more of Aminu and Warren.

[JJ LoDuca]

I didn't know DJ was hurt until just now, reading this thread. What's his issue?

[Det the Threat]

Del Negro said backup center DeAndre Jordan suffered a hyper-extended knee in the Spurs game, cutting in his minutes at San Antonio.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-cli ... 8345.story

DJ might be able to go, but I wouldn't expect him to play.

[mkwest]

Finally get a more equally matched opponent, but all of these injuries make it unequal. Hopefully the young'ins will make it interesting.

[mkwest]

EJ and DJ will both give it a go tonight

[thanumba2clippersfan]

EJ and DJ will both give it a go tonight

Great news, I thought like half of our team was going to be out tonight.

[Hooch20]

Starting 5 tonight.

Bledsoe, Gordon, Aminu, Gomes, and Griffin.

I love it.

[mkwest]

Starting 5 tonight.

Bledsoe, Gordon, Aminu, Gomes, and Griffin.

I love it.

I love that Aminu is getting an opportunity to start given his recent play. That line-up is a little scary, but this would be the type of match-up to try something like that. Not a bunch of bulk on Detroit's end.

[manohman]

Not a good start at all

[thanumba2clippersfan]

Horrible start, down 10 already

[BoomFizzle]

Yikes, Gordon's 3ball is plain broken...

[thanumba2clippersfan]

We are really struggling, Gomes finally hits a shot

[manohman]

Good finish at least. Hopefully we'll get it going in the 2nd.

[mkwest]

Pistons ahead 26-19 after 1. Nice hustle by Gordon to score before the end of the 1st. Guys have to step up one way or another with all of the injuries. Gordon is a little afraid of contact, but we're going to need him penetrating if his perimeter shot continues to be m.i.a. Bad passes and lack of defense are things we can't afford to have.

[thanumba2clippersfan]

We've caught up a little bit, but Pistons are hitting 3s

[thanumba2clippersfan]

How about we defend the 3 ball

[thanumba2clippersfan]

Is DJ going to the locker room?