GAME 41 at LA Clippers, Preview & Game Thread

by Tom Ziller on Jan 23, 2008 3:53 PM PST in Game Threads

Forty-one games ago, as Elton Brand wailed in pain and Mike Dunleavy gnashed in unrest, we asked who would finish the season with the better record: Sacramento or the Clippers?

62% picked the Clippers, and this was way, way before the Mike Bibby injury. Yes we are optimists, yes we are biased... but yes, we are (halfway) vindicated.

SACRAMENTO KINGS (18-22) 106.7 ORtg (#16), 110.0 DRtg (#26), 92.3 Pace (#10)
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS (12-25) 101.2 ORtg (#29), 106.7 DRtg (# 9), 92.0 Pace (#11)
BALLHYPE | NBA.com PREVIEW | CLIPS NATION

The Clippers do not score well, second worst points-per-possession rate, behind only those potent SuperSonics (who have a 19-year-old as the offensive centerpiece). Corey Maggette, as we know, can score his ass off. Sam Cassell can drill it, Chris Kaman knows his way around the basket (especially against Brad Miller) and Al Thornton (like Kenny Thomas) can flat-out score. It doesn't add up, though, likely because a) Cassell been injured and minutes-starved, b) Thornton can score only because he takes too many shots, c) Brevin Knight is the anti-A.I.

I appreciate the pass-first point guard as much as anyone, but: You cannot win consistently with a PG who's afraid of shooting the basketball. Look at New Jersey: Jason Kidd's offensive numbers are horrible (horrible!), and NJ often has trouble scoring. Knight's the same thing (without the rebounds and flash) -- he's just not going to shoot. Ever. He makes Orien Greene look like Damon Jones. He's scoring 8.9 points per 40 minutes this year. Comparable: Mikki Moore is scoring 8.2 points per game, in 30 minutes. Mikki Moore gets at most two plays run for him in a normal game. Brevin Knight touches the ball on practically every possession he's in the game. Per-minute, Mikki scores about 30% more than Knight. Chew on it. Work it up real good. (Spit it out, that stuff's nasty.)

The Clips defense has remained surprisingly good -- here's where Knight helps: He's a terrific defender. With Kaman soaking up defensive rebounds and Quinton Ross offering 20 minutes of Hell every night, the #9 defense in the league almost makes sense. The Clips handcuffed Kevin Martin last year -- Speed went for 13 points on .333 FG% in four matches in 2006-07. Ross is a big part of that; also, the Clippers zone (with plenty of away-from-the-basket doubles) spells trouble, since Martin won't ever take a bad shot (which is good for the team and bad for Martin's stats).

If the Sacramento offense clicks like it did last night, it might not be a competitive game. I suppose you have to decide whether Tuesday was a positive aberration or whether it was a true sign of sustainable potential. The Clippers, surprisingly, are a good test.

Game's at 7:30 p.m. Go Kings.

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Totally off subject but

I'm watching Portland/New Orleans. Very entertaining early. Portland is up 12-6 with nearly 8 mins to go in the 1st qtr.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 5:19 PM PST reply actions

bahumbug

to your other games. Kings-only, or no other games.

(haha, just kidding - who's defending Roy?)

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 6:44 PM PST up reply actions

MoPete is actually

The Hornets are now up by 8 or so. It's late 3rd qtr. David West got hot early; Paul has been instrumental in running the team. Mostly the Blazers started very quickly and has faded since. They seem tired (they're on the end of a 7 game trip).

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 6:49 PM PST up reply actions

Interesting,

I'd think MoPete would be a step or two slow to really bother Roy, but then they don't have too many other options (what with Peja doing everything but carrying a red cape into the basketball court and screaming "toro").

I'm going to make a prediction: if the Blazers don't get a high draft pick, they'll be a big player in the garbajosa auction this summer. If they get a monstruous point guard, they'll be a complete team. Though, they have depth at the pg spot to develop a youngn or two, yet. Would be really surprised if Jarrett or Blake aren't moved by the start of next season.

Here's to hoping we keep Beno!

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions

Honestly

He bothered Roy for awhile in certain ways. I really think that the Blazers ran into the case of "too long on the road for too long" troubles. They just had no legs tonight. Everything was short. It was the end of a 7 game trip. (To keep things in perspective Phoenix lost tonight to the Wolves after playing last night in Milwaukee. Part of that was a career night from Al Jefferson and part of that was the fact that the whole Wolves team played well. The NBA is a fickle animal and any given night a guy can beat you. Reputations may seem infallible, but the reality is not always so.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions

Makes sense

Though, I don't know if you were paying any attention to Lakers-Spurs, but the Spurs went into the thrid quarter down by 9, and finished up by 10 - capped by 6 points and one steal in the final 10 seconds by Brent Barry.

Exciting.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions

Bo---rrrrang

Seriously don't care. Maybe if Bynum was there I'd find the matchup interesting. I don't live to hate the Lakers. Sorry for those disturbed by that.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions

I wasn't hating the lakers

I'm partly a Spurs fan (Tim Duncan being a fellow countryman). The fact that the Lakers specifically are suffering isn't of much concern to me.

Quote of the night: Popovich was asked why did he think Manu would give the SPurs the necessary spark. Pop's reply? "He is Manu Ginobli." Hilarious.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions

You damn Islanders & loyalty

Blast you sir! (Side note: Do you feel the same way about Raja Bell?)

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions

Yessssirrr

So, mind you, things get tricky come playoff time.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions

I talked a lot of Smack

here during the Kings-Spurs playoff series, but truth be told, I kinda have a crush on Balki.must be the nose.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 24, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions

I'm pissed off

Why do I get so many Rant telecasts? I swear David Stern hates me. I'm not Clipper Steve, but Ralph Lawler is an enjoyable voice. Rant these days is, unfortunately, more difficult to swallow. Of course i don't have to listen to his radio show so I suppose that's a bonus.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions

never...

say another man is more difficult to swallow!

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 23, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions

LOL

nice

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 23, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions

Let's hope

we can shoot better than the 38% we shot against the Clips in Sac, slow Kaman down a bit and protect the ball like we did against NJ. Go Kings!

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 23, 2008 7:39 PM PST reply actions

I'm an optimist

And it sounds like its a great time to get league pass. Should I? Even if they realistically have little hope to make the playoffs, the excitement seems pretty high. I haven't watched a full game yet this season, but watched almost every game last year. Are they really playing that much better?

I had never felt hate until 2002

by CAB on Jan 23, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions

too many jumpers

let's take it inside please

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 23, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions

terrible shot by Bibby

God I don't like this go away. GO AWAY NOW MIKE!~!!!!!!!@!!!!

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions

Is he really playing that badly?

SOrry, I'm on boxscore-only tonight. What are the deets. I'm more worried about his 1-4 freethrows, not his 4-7 fg.

Plus, Kmart 0-3? Hows Ronnie? Is Salmons being a catholic schoolgirl?

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:03 PM PST up reply actions

Quite frankly

I just saw Bibby miss the shot. I've been turbo flipper (I've watched Grizz-Magic, Raps-C's, Blazers-Hornets, Bulls-Pacers, Nuggs-Hawks, bits & pieces of Suns-Wolves and Mavs-Bobcats. I'm not really watching the game in complete focus.

Oh my god I can't believe I just saw Chris Kaman hit that shot. I swear some days.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions

Kaman's

going to get 50 rebounds at this rate

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 23, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions

Ummm a thought just hit me

Why is John Salmons playing?

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 7:56 PM PST reply actions

I'd guess

the ankle wasn't that bad. Probably could've returned last night, but wasn't needed.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 23, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions

Nice Trivia question

I really wished I got to actually see that question for 5 seconds before they flashed that answer. I actually knew that!!!! (I really did)

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions

huh?

I like... trivia.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions

Maybe if someone gave Kamen a wedgie...

It'd slow him down on the boards.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 23, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions

Believe it or not I want the Kings playing well

This is in part because it will take stock that maybe the Kings have good parts to trade away (like Artest and Bibby) and will be willing to deal. Teams don't always like dealing players from bad situations unless they don't give anything up (like the Sheed to Detroit deal in 04).

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions

Amen brother

Put a pretty bow on that present, chances are you get a bigger smooch in return.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions

No I don't think that's it

Dealing for Corey Maggette will take some work for instance. So would dealing for Sam Cassell. My point is that with less negativity about Bibby flying around there might be less intrepidation about dealing for him. Most teams know he isn't a leader or defender.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions

Ahhh

So this isn't affecting what gets dealt, just a matter of whether they pull the trigger?

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions

Well yes that too

I don't think you would see anybody's value rise. Player's pretty much are what they are. Marc Stein maintains that Pau Gasol is probably the biggest name that will be dealt. Why would the Grizz break this up too early considering they have Darko Conley and Gay already also? Plus they could always add say an OJ Mayo too. I just think that the whole anticipation of what & who gets dealt is always too much hype and what not. It's very hard to trade a player like Gasol during the trade deadline. Those deals take too much time & have too many details to complete in such a short amount of time. People forget that all these franchises are doing what they perceive in their best interest. No team wants to give away their "star".

That being said Gasol isn't worth as much as the Grizz think he is. That's true of just about every player short of the name superstars.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions

Ronnie is 1-5

How is he operating in the offense?

PS: Wedgie? Don't need to go that far. Give him a lighter, cavemen are always fascinated with fire. So enraptured would he be, that Brad will be able to drive the lane.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions

True enuff....

But realistically, a wedgie is do-able(& allready known to bother Kamen historically)& really now...you know the lighter won't be admitted on the floor. Still like the wedgie.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 23, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions

I see Sam Amick on the phone

Who could he be talking to? Inside NBA sources I say!

On the flip side I think somebody should make Kaman get his head shaved like you would when you join the military. See how his brain waves react to that!

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions

Hahaha

This day in wedgie history... Kaman is a big guy, you could possibly go for a world record.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions

Atlanta is down 4 now after being down

double digits. Wow Atlanta has no real offense threat. It's amazing they can't come up with a sensible deal to get Bibby. Maybe this proves that Atlanta isn't thinking.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions

Nevermind Atl will lose--Forget everything I said

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions

According to NBA.com boxscore

Cisco has 9 points in 2 minutes. WTF?

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions

ESPN

has him at 12 mins.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 23, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah,

They also had 6 players on the court at the same time. Needless to say, I'm switching to ESPN.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions

To quote a friend

"This game is moving at the pace of two senior citizen virgins having sex"

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions

Lord, what a visual that is...

Almost makes one wanna die young.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 23, 2008 8:49 PM PST up reply actions

I cleaned it up some too

But I imagine the visual is the same regardless of the language. I prefer not to think about it. I just thought it was funny because I have no real interest in watching the Kings (as sad as that is).

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions

Thank something this crappalicious half is over

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions

I'm not sure what's scarier

Kayte's height or analytical skills or beauty. Being a thoughtful amazon is not an easy feat.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions

& it's surely a better visual...

Than those damn senior citizens.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 23, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions

I'm not sure what it says about anybody else

But I really wish Kara Lawson did more analysis on Kings games. She was excellent at it, as is Kayte. It only proves that women players care more about the game and have to work at it more I think. Personally I would prefer Kayte to do Sideline anaylsis but I don't want Rant to shriek with fear.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions

What do you think it's be like...

If Kayte & Napear switched spots?Or Kayte & Jerry?

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 23, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions

You just know

that Kayte would bait Rant throughout the game. "Hi, Peaches" - "Hey Peaches, does your husband buy your clothes for you?" - "Excuse me, Peaches, but due to fan demand I will be forced to kick your ass after the game."

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions

Okay Section

No allowed betting on Rant. (I do think though that people forget becuz Rant is such a jackass that he is 6'3.) Still betting against Kayte would be sacreligious. Or however you spell that dang word.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions

On second thought...

I'd like to see Napear & Kayte do a few games together. it'd be interesting to see if her pressence would notch down his cynical veneer at all.Or if he found her intimidating at all.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 23, 2008 8:56 PM PST reply actions

Check this shot-chart out

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/shotchart?gameId=280123012

We can't hit from inside the paint. Conversely, our game last night:
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/shotchart?gameId=280122023

Points in the paint. Hmmmmmm.... How is Ron Artest playing. Specifically with respect to team chemistry. I'm dying to find out the answer to this question. Is he overconfident from his good shooting last night and therefore jacking up threes? Or is he clogging up the lane trying to post-up?

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions

Gee I can't wait for "

remember that technical on Mikki Moore if the game's close." Yes Rant no problem. Whatever you say puckhead.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions

Ron just got one, too.

Now it will be twice as bad.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions

Minus Cisco

We are 3-10 from 3. Biiby hit 1-4. And we have one basket in the paint.

C'mon! I blame this on Theus. Grab Salmons by the collar, tell him to penetrate the paint, and send him to war.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions

Do my eyes deceive me???

I just saw Mike Bibby drive toward the cup like it mattered. I swear this guy somedays shakes fist

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions

Alright!

Let's penetrate more than Kobe in Colorado.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions

I love Franky some days more than others

That board he just grabbed is a day I like the guy. Too bad Artest ran over Maggette.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions

This time Artest got fouled on Maggette

Rant is saying somebody called a tech on Artest. Ugh. Those Sacramento Kings: Where Bullshit Amazement of absolutely nothing for no reason happens.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions

Well

Ron Artest: Where stupid 1 dribble fadeaway 3's happens.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions

This is extremely amusing

But does anybody else notice that Brad is relatively calm? Remember when BradBaby always got into the act? Is he emotionally dead? Has ET kidnapped BradBaby or what?

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions

Artest the black hole

Pass, pass, pass, and Artest the black hole jacks up an off-balance three, commits an offensive foul, backs the ball down and turns it over. Why didn't we trade him after yesterday's game?

Why can't we play all of our gamnes against teams that play no D? We look so much better.

Hooray, Theus finally pulls Artest!!

by SavageBeast on Jan 23, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions

Kaman just got called for a tech

Yes! Equality! I'm happy!

Am I the only person who finds Brad Baby amusing? He starts out at 6'10 and by the time he gets to the basket he manages to shoot like he was 6'1 at the basket. He has to be the only player in history to gravitate 6 inches off the floor for more than 2 feet at a time. It's a modern miracle I tell ya.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions

Al Thornton is athletic

That's all I got.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

The second of a back to back

where zzzzzzz happens.

by SavageBeast on Jan 23, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

Yuck

And I mean yuck.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions

The Sacramento Kings

Where clanking shots against teams that attempt to play defense on a semi consistent basis happens.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions

Nice trap

That was a good moment. Forcing TO's is probably the thing this team doesn't consistently best. (If you asked me that in November I would have said you were full of shit.)

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions

does consistently best^^^^ (my bad yo!)

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions

I don't think I've ever heard a guy

say "Oh Shit" in a game before. Was it just me who heard that?

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions

I heard it, too.

It was Mikki.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions

I'm telling you Section

You should make Mikki hit a pipe before every game. It would be far more entertaining than anything you could ever buy again.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:31 PM PST up reply actions

Rant I have a message for you

I'm going to eat your children. I promise to not bite their ears off. I will eat them wholesale. And I promise almost noone will virtually care. Just show us those .03 worthless milliseconds instead. :)

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

Anyone see this or am I late to the party?

Thomas told he is no longer in Sacramento's plans - http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Thomas-told-he-is-no-longer-in-Sacramento-s-plan;_ylt=Aqx7Sz 1AKu7g4I_aJEDjx0WL0bYF?urn=nba,62703

by idjpg85 on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

Umm

This is the INternet version of Rolaids for Kings fans. You know the slogan? Rolaids spells relief? Same thing.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions

K9(woof!)

Yeah, we put the dog to sleep but we're still paying the vet bills.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 9:33 PM PST up reply actions

Maybe John Salmons should play.........

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:33 PM PST reply actions

Yeah

Made the same comment wee into the beginnings of the third quarter. We no penetrate = We no win

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM PST up reply actions

The NBA

Where the Los Angeles Clippers can play 1 less quarter of mediocre basketball then their opponents nightly ,and manage to win 25 games annually, happens.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:35 PM PST reply actions

From the League Pass commercial

"Watch the rise of the young Chicago Bulls."

The NBA: Where promotions or commercials that are completely craptastic and outdated happens

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:38 PM PST reply actions

I wonder if the 3000 Clipper "fans"

know they're winning.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions

Kings basketball

where looking forward to the commericals so you can see some actual action happens. Game, set, match.

by SavageBeast on Jan 23, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions

Wow

Every time Al Thornton scores and I see that unathletic kid from UW on our bench, a part of me dies inside.

by ihatehawes on Jan 23, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions

Yeah, and let me tell you about a kid

named Sean Williams. Nastiness encased in muscularity. Oh yeah, and he fills our need at the 4 perfectly.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions

BTW

I'm obsessed with the kid. My mind has been circling with ways we could steal him. Sadly, no one is that stupid.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions

No fair

Hawes never gets to play against the Kings.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions

Twenty turnovers

Anyone for a game of internet hearts?

by SavageBeast on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions

The Sacramento Kings

Where Chris Kaman's career rebounding totals are always in jeopardy happens.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions

At least

I have the dulcet tones of Peaches to carry me through garbage time.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions

I'm sorry.

This team should not rely on our starters to win games. In fact, our starters minutes should vary only slightly more than our bench players, and the closing squad is determined specifically by the formula that worked best against the opposing team.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions

Yet another argument for trading

Bibby & Artest.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions

The Sacramento Kings

Where Justin Williams manages to grab 1 of 5 offensive rebounds for the Kings in 1 minute of action happens.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:53 PM PST reply actions

The Sacramento Kings

Where CIsco's first three shots equals half of our made three pointers.

Where our free throw percentage is lower than our opponents three-point percentage (yes).

Where the guy that saved our season gets 9 minutes of action (Beno).

Where our bench role thinks/knows they play better than the starters.

Where an unathletic fat guy is our most reliable player (brew-skies, anyone?).

Where I'd rather see us put 20 million in salary on the bench (Bibby+Artest), and waive another 12 million (SAR and K9).

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 10:03 PM PST up reply actions

I'm not sure what was more exciting

Attempting to give a shit about a boring craptastic game or Kayte's cleavage.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 9:56 PM PST reply actions

Well,

I'm not still watching just so I know the final score...

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 9:58 PM PST up reply actions

You get to see her cleavage after the game

if you so choose. I have no such option sir.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 10:02 PM PST up reply actions

The Great Northwest

Where unfairness happens.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:03 PM PST up reply actions

Better than LA tonight

Although it probably is in the low 30's right now.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 10:05 PM PST up reply actions

What is it

with LA teams and free throws? 14-29? Sheesh!

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:00 PM PST reply actions

The Wizards of Westwood...

is what it is.I'm absolutely convinced.Just ask Coach Wooden.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 24, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions

Wow

I'm stunned. Just stunned.

by ProjectCambio on Jan 23, 2008 10:00 PM PST reply actions

White guy dunk alert! White guy dunk alert!

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 10:04 PM PST reply actions

100 posts

Chalupas?

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:04 PM PST reply actions

You forget the Pookey quotient factor

For every 10 bullshit posts I make they only count as 1.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 10:06 PM PST up reply actions

Yes,

But the sum of them read like your diaries. I laughed, I cried, they became a part of me.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions

81 points scored

By C-PF-SF-SF

Ron Artest did not defend tonight, if their frontcourt dominated the way it did. If he stops those slashers, then our bigs focus more on their bigs. This game needed Ronnie to be a game-changer. Instead he chooses to chuck bullshit threes.

Trade the mother. I don't care if we don't get back anything better than getting rid of K-9.

I'm giving Bibby more chances - but I think Theus has to redefine his utilization.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 10:07 PM PST reply actions

Petrie missed one

Jun 28, 2007 ... The Los Angeles Clippers selected Florida State forward Al Thornton with the 14th overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft, held this evening.

Maybe he should have gone No. 10. Games like tonight show how bad we need a stud at the 4.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 23, 2008 10:11 PM PST reply actions

I'm happy for Al

that he landed with the Clippers. As a 3, he would be getting no more than Dahntay Jones' minutes here.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:14 PM PST up reply actions

Thonrton

Yes, at 6-8 he might be a little small for a 4, but he sure played big against us tonight.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 23, 2008 10:29 PM PST up reply actions

No Doubt

He used us. But as a guy averaging 3.3 rebounds and .3 blocks per game, he wouldn't really solve our problem at the 4. I'm a big FSU guy so I really like Thornton. That's why I'm glad he's not here. He'd likely be stuck behind Ron, John and Francisco.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:37 PM PST up reply actions

And who wants a chucker like that guy.

Talk about not enough balls to go around.

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by jjham15 @ Sactown Royalty on Jan 23, 2008 11:35 PM PST up reply actions

Okay my last post

The Sacramento Kings: Where the best part about the game vs the Los Angeles Clippers, a night after one of the most overrated trio's in basketball history strolls into town and makes walk through the park look tough, is watching how the Clippers 2 mins of effort outranks the Kings all night, then grimly noting that the only highlight of the actual game is the postgame where bullshit magical conjures of celebrity deathmatch happens merrily before your eyes, happens.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 23, 2008 10:14 PM PST reply actions

Hawed Rules

with 5 minutes left in the game, Hawes' 3 fouls stopped LA from easy points and one dunk. At least he was trying. I was hoping Spencer's next foul was an open palmer slap. The Kings don't know how to use the kid and why should they? They have no low post game. Their center is a perimeter player and I cringe when they run plays for Mikki (since you never know when he's going to catch the ball. They'd better start learning to use Hawes or we are going to watch a talented player leave in a year without even seeing everything he can do.

by Mikey G on Jan 23, 2008 10:18 PM PST reply actions

All for this

If the starters don't know their guaranteed their minutes, then they'll do their damndest to keep them. No one likes not playing.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions

Thankfully

He is under contract for two years and we have two option years before having to make a qualifying offer.

I'd sure like to see him get some real time, though.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:22 PM PST up reply actions

Al Thorton v Hawes

Al is 23 with Hawes is 19. Al has 4 years of experience on the kid and a crap more playing time. Give hawes a break.

by Mikey G on Jan 23, 2008 10:24 PM PST reply actions

Yeah

I'll agree with you on this. The book is still out on the kid, he needs at least three years (considering his position) till he can even start proving himself. As a center, he won't start hitting his prime till at least 25, so he's got six years till we can decide whether he'll be an all-star or just a bench-player. So far though, looks like he'll have a place in the league.

by iashwash on Jan 23, 2008 10:28 PM PST up reply actions

Al

actually turned 24 in December. Good point. We made him look like LeBron tonight.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 23, 2008 10:31 PM PST up reply actions

Just like last night

Six Kings in double figures, led by Artest.

Unfortunately that's the +/- numbers, and all minus naturally.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 23, 2008 10:33 PM PST reply actions

nba.com

must be screwed up - here's what they're showing.

http://www.nba.com/games/20080123/SACLAC/gameinfo.html?nav=scoreboardhome

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:41 PM PST up reply actions

I used Yahoo

The numbers match up. Actually seven Kings with minus 10 or more - the five starters plus Udrih and Salmons. Francisco was -3 and he probably played the best of any King tonight.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 23, 2008 10:51 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah,

A game worth flushing and forgetting.

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by section214 on Jan 23, 2008 10:56 PM PST up reply actions

It's like I said earlier

They have to use the old cliche and play them one at a time. They aren't good enough to think they can just show up and beat even a crappy NBA team like the Clippers. Like I said, that Jersey game is over and while they played great, you still start the next game at 0-0, and you'd better be ready to bring it.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 23, 2008 11:19 PM PST up reply actions

A game like tonight

definitely doesn't give you the warm fuzzies. I think Reggie should have rolled the dice with Douby and Dahntay a little earlier in the third quarter to see if they could give us some energy, because the guys who played definitely didn't bring any.

On the bright side, we played almost as bad as this against Toronto recently and beat the Pistons on the road in the next game.

Let's hope they can return to their A game, because they can't afford many mulligans at this point.

Scoreboard watching: Lakers lost, Portland lost and Houston barely squeaked by the Sonics. Denver won.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Jan 23, 2008 10:39 PM PST reply actions

All I have to say is one word.

FUCK!!!!!!!!!!

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by jjham15 @ Sactown Royalty on Jan 23, 2008 11:34 PM PST reply actions

I'm speechless

...

by kingme on Jan 24, 2008 12:13 AM PST reply actions

Looking back

this should have been totally expected. We started off the NJ game shooting jumpers and we were hitting them, and that got everything rolling.

If you start off cold from outside, and refuse to start taking it to the hole, this is what happens.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 24, 2008 3:22 AM PST reply actions

Utterly Crapalicous.

Definitely not "Gotta Love..."What I can't understand is the complacent attitude which the players displayed...Did they violate their curfew & go bar-hopping in Westwood the night before?The only player with energy was Cisco.

But props to the Clipps. They showed up ready to play & defend. They were certainly the better team.They deserved to win.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 24, 2008 8:12 PM PST reply actions