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Now that’s what a bad loss looks like.
The one in Sacramento wasn’t a good one by any means, but this was a bad, bad one. A 3-7 Clipper team that is ready and willing to quit at the drop of a hat, comes in to the Ford Center and beats Oklahoma City 101-93. Hand it to the Clips though, they made plays. And you can guess which team didn’t.
But step back from the ledge my friend. You could cut ties with all the lies, that— uh, I mean, it’s a long season. Nobody thought this was a championship team this year. It’s one of many more losses to come. But as frustrating a loss this is, you know what the worst part is? The part that makes me want have Vinnie Jones slam my head in a car door a la Snatch? In the most crucial moments, the parts of the game where you HAVE TO HAVE a bucket, the guy with 40 points doesn’t touch the ball. Doesn’t even sniff it.
Now I don’t dispute Jeff Green’s shot. Heck no I don’t. That’s a good shooter with a wide open look. He just missed it. And I don’t really hate Russell Westbrook’s jumper either. He’d a hit a few in the second half and he’s hit that one many times before. But at the same time, with hindsight vision being very clear, Kevin Durant needed a shot. Heck, he had earned it. Read more…
Recap
Los Angeles Clippers
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Los Angeles Clippers (3-7, 1-2 road) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (5-4, 2-2 home)
TV: NBA TV (Cox 256, HD 726) FS Oklahoma (Cox 37, HD 722, Tulsa Cox 27, DirectTV 679, UVerse 753)
Stream: Click Here
Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1 FM, 640 AM, 97.1 FM Tulsa)
Time: 6:00 CST
View from the enemy: ClipperBlog
Offensive Rating: Thunder – 101.6 (25th), Clippers – 102.0 (24th)
Defensive Rating: Thunder – 98.0 (3rd), Clippers – 106.6 (18th)
Pace: Thunder – 91.1 (24th), Clippers – 93.9 (13th)
Because it never, ever gets old. Fifth win last season: Jan. 6. Third road win: Jan 21. This season, Nov. 14 for both. That’d be two months ahead of schedule kids. That’s good.
But if this team wants to start taking steps toward .500 or even the playoffs, games like tonight have to be taken care. Have to. None of this, “Oh, came out flat and we’ll get ‘em next time” stuff. You’re playing a 3-7 team at home, without two of its best players. You should win. Simple. Read more…
Preview
Los Angeles Clippers
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Los Angeles Clippers (3-5, 2-3 home) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (3-4, 1-2 road)
TV: KSBI-HD (Cox 15, HD 715)
Stream: Click Here
Radio: WWLS The Sports Animal (98.1 FM, 640 AM, 97.1 FM Tulsa)
Time: 9:30 CST
View from the enemy: ClipperBlog
Offensive Rating: Thunder – 101.7 (22nd), Clippers – 102.9 (21st)
Defensive Rating: Thunder – 97.2 (4th), Clippers – 106.2 (14th)
Pace: Thunder – 91.2 (24th), Clippers – 98.2 (5th)
Oh boy! It’s Oklahoma native Blake Griffin against his hometown! What a matchup! The anticip– what’s that? Oh.
The Clippers had won three straight, but got absolutely waxed by New Orleans Monday night. Their three wins: Memphis, Golden State, Minnesota. Combined record: 4-18. Probably the most impressive game the Clips have had was a two-point loss to Phoenix. Other than that, they really haven’t been competitive in their other losses. And after the way Oklahoma City played in a “should win” game last night, it would make sense for the Thunder to come out excited and with something to prove. We had visions of two straight on the road, but honestly a split is a step forward from last year. Read more…
Preview
Los Angeles Clippers
