Game #7 Preview: Clippers @ Spurs
by Tim C. on Nov 10, 2010 8:00 AM CST
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PrintYou may have heard that the Spurs have a game against the Clippers tonight. What you may not know is that it's really only against half the Clippers players that have any business in an NBA starting lineup. Oh, how it must suck to have Donald Sterling's karma luck. This is what's happened to the Clips since we played them last week:
- Eric Gordon hurt his shoulder last weekend against the Jazz, and is not expected to play tonight.
- Chris Kaman sprained his ankle last night against New Orleans, and is expected to miss at least two weeks.
That said, we'll see if this year's Spurs team can shake the plague that affected them last season. Last season, it seemed as though every time they faced a team with key players injured(see: Roy, Brandon; Bryant, Kobe), the Spurs would lose those games. It would be really nice to end that curse, and just go ahead and blow out a depleted Clippers team. Why do I still think it won't happen that way?
I also received this little tidbit in my inbox yesterday from PtR's very own freshtunarightofftheboat:
You're probably aware that Baron Davis is in Coach Del Negro's doghouse, effectively benched for being out of shape. So it looks like they're going with a teenaged former UK shooting guard (Eric Bledsoe) to start at PG. Shades of TP's first year, no? :)
What you may not know (though it was reported on RealGM two days earlier than the BDL story) is that the Clippers are checking around to see who might be interested in the remainder of Baron's contact. At nearly $42 million for another 3 years, probably no one sane. Well, maybe they'll be able to work out something with the Timberwolves. They're not giving Love as much PT as fans seem to want for him, so maybe Kahn will deal him to the Clippers. After all, he probably wants another PG on his roster, lol.
I'm thinking that Baron probably gets some more time tonight, but the coach's doghouse is an ugly place for a player to be.
 Los Angeles Clippers @ San Antonio Spurs Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio When: 11/10/2010, 8:30PM Spurs Time Watch: ESPN, FSSW
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PG: Tony's been playing very good ball this year, and he's going up against a rook who really didn't impress that much in college. Parker FTW.
SG: Gordon has been on another planet this year. Thankfully, he's out and Rasual Butler is a pretty "meh" player. Manu's won us a couple of games with his clutchness already, so he gets the nod. Not that he needs anyone's approval, mind you.
SF: RJ finally had a bad shooting night against Charlotte on Monday. But, he still found ways to contribute, thanks to his 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Tonight, it's time to get pea-nutty again. But please, Richard, don't let Gomes get wide-open shots. OK?
PF: The Beast would probably like to forget his season so far. He played much better on Monday night, even his shooting still suffered. If he can get back to where he was last year, and in preseason this year, DeJuan will be just fine. Also, Griffin is a monster.
C: Timmy vs. KamanJordan? I don't care how many jumpers athletic plays Kaman Jordan makes, I'll still take Timmy every time. Every. Time.
Bench
Tiago got some pretty good numbers in limited minutes the other night. It'd be nice for him to get extended minutes tonight(i.e. in a blowout). Also, Gary Neal is apparently a pretty good shooter. And if George can ever regain his form from last year, we'll have one of the best bench units in the NBA, easily. On the other side, the guy that tried to take George out 9 days ago.
Coaching
When one of these guys coached the other one as a player, and the other one is 1-6, this is a pretty easy decision.
Intangibles
There is only one Manu. Also, it's a SEGABABA for the Clips.
Mojo
They're the Clippers.
Prediction
We blew them out almost every time we've faced them for the last few seasons. A return to that would be most excellent. Somehow, I don't feel like it'll be a blowout until late in the 4th, however.
Other Reading
Spurs
48 Minutes of Hell - You know them, you love them. So do we. Still one of the best NBA blogs out there.
Project Spurs - PS is a hive of activity these days. New authors, new features, and they're actually getting a lot of comments this year, too. Check it out.
Clippers
ClipsNation(SB Nation) - Despite all the things you'd have to endure to be a Clippers fan, their fan base includes some of the best NBA blogging in the business. Steve is definitely a credit to Clippers fans everywhere, and approaches his reporting with a good mind for the game and brutal honesty.
ClipperBlog - Kevin Arnovitz mans the helm at one of the better blogs on the TrueHoop Network. This year, they seem to have a lot of new contributors, but they haven't lost their touch. There's definitely some good reading over there.
Following Along
TV
We're on national TV! Woohoo! That would be ESPN.
Radio
WOAI 1200AM; Audio League Pass[streaming]
Online
This game will be aired online via ESPN3.
As always, NBA league pass is recommended for those who are willing to pony up the cash. Almost every Spurs game will be broadcast there, which is especially helpful for those of us who aren't in the San Antonio area.
Please don't post links to illegal game feeds in the game thread. Links to illegal feeds are not permitted on SBNation, but you can probably find them out there on the internets if you're resourceful and desperate. You can also shoot an email to poundingtherockmail@yahoo.com(IMPORTANT: Please include your PtR username in the email for reference) for further assistance.
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Yay! No Eric Gordon highlights tonight.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Nov 10, 2010 8:07 AM CST reply actions
I’m sick of these guys already.
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 10, 2010 8:37 AM CST reply actions
yep yep
"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
by Joe deLarios on Nov 10, 2010 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
Though it’s fun to see how they celebrate countless alley-hoops while they loose every game…
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Nov 10, 2010 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
If you feel that way CD, consider how LAC fans in Southern California must feel!
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 10, 2010 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed!
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Nov 10, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™
by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Nov 10, 2010 8:49 AM CST reply actions
LOL
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Nov 10, 2010 9:57 AM CST up reply actions
Damn, this song… it can really mess up one’s brain.
"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire
by silverandblack_davis on Nov 10, 2010 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
What’s the difference between intangibles and mojo?
"Sometimes the Spurs make you play ugly. That's just the way they are." - Gary Bender
If SiMA had the use of both of his limbs, he’d jump all over this.
::sigh::
The point with intangibles is that no one can see them.
Do you mean to tell me that my mental image of SiMA is wrong?
by Tim C. on Nov 10, 2010 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
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The Original Big 3 will deliver the win for us. Go Spurs Go!!!!
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Duncan a lil under the weather for tonight’s game. Expected to play.
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Nov 10, 2010 11:10 AM CST reply actions
It could be a tarp…
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
"We suck on 'D. Both individually and team-wise, we suck. We're pretty consistent that way. I don't know if I have an answer to that. If I did, we wouldn't suck quite so bad." - Popovich
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Nov 10, 2010 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
This would have been a great pic for the Charlotte Kittens game.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 10, 2010 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
I’d like to see the three rookies play some extended minutes together with Blair and Hill, and build on the lead they receive. I think George needs an opportunity to work on running the offense without the crutch of having Manu or Tony with him. Rather than worry about his 3 point shooting right now, just work on his passing and being aggressive in going towards the basket. Pretty much the same thing with Blair, forget about outside shooting for the moment and focus on passing and rebounding (and of course defense for the whole team).
Hopefully there will be some garbage minutes so that Quinn can see a bit of action along with either Gee or Temple (whichever one suits up this game).
Woo Hoo! National TV! No watching on the laptop.
Aahh, but guess who forgot to set the DVR?
With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.
yeay!! no guessing who is who on my ipod today!
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Nov 10, 2010 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
Expect Griffon to get his 15 free throws tonight.
Shouldn’t even be close – Spurs by 14
only lingering doubt, is as someone mentioned, it could be a tarp
"The A-Train deserves to be in the Basketball Hall of Fame damnit. Highest field goal percentage EVER"
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gilmoar01.html
Fuck it, Spurs by 45
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
by spursfan87 on Nov 10, 2010 2:50 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
its like clockwork.
Rim Rockin' Red Rocket -silverandblack_davis
by SpursfanSteve on Nov 10, 2010 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
It’s the Clippers.
But yes, it could be a Tarp.
Naaah.. Fk it, Spurs by 21.
Naaah.. Fk it, Spurs by 21.Let’s get a good lead early, so somewhat sick Timmy can rest. Then Splitter can play more minutes so we get a chance to see more of what he can do. 2nd: Let’s see Hill carry us (he’s got those huge shoulders), and Blair be the Beast he was born to be!
Naaah.. Fk it, Spurs by 21.Let’s get a good lead early, so somewhat sick Timmy can rest. Then Splitter can play more minutes so we get a chance to see more of what he can do. 2nd: Let’s see Hill carry us (he’s got those huge shoulders), and Blair be the Beast he was born to be!Splitter, Hill, Blair. Those three are what I’m watching for. After that, see if Neal can keep shooting great, and then hopefully some more of the deeper bench.
Naaah.. Fk it, Spurs by 21.Let’s get a good lead early, so somewhat sick Timmy can rest. Then Splitter can play more minutes so we get a chance to see more of what he can do. 2nd: Let’s see Hill carry us (he’s got those huge shoulders), and Blair be the Beast he was born to be!Splitter, Hill, Blair. Those three are what I’m watching for. After that, see if Neal can keep shooting great, and then hopefully some more of the deeper bench.Even though it’s on crappy ESPN, and we’ll prolly miss the start since it’s the 2nd game, I can’t wait to see our guys on the TV. Compared to watching the games on LP Mobile on my phone, it will be nice to be able to see which players are which, and who has the ball!
Sorry to break it to you. You have short-term memory loss.
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Nov 10, 2010 7:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Anyone else having issues with NBA All Access and purchasing the Broadband package? I have an All Access account and League Pass won’t recognize it. Of course the online chat help is a joke. I’ve been waiting the past two nights to chat online with someone at NBA.com and no dice… ::bangs head against keyboard::
The game’s on ESPN. Nice! I guess the issue can wait but if anyone has any insight it would be appreciated.
I have a bitch of a time just trying to find the viewing page when logging on to LP. The worse thing is that half the games are blacked out on LP since they’re on FoxSW in my area. It sucks on days when I have to stay late at work.
This is a tarp, I’m tellin’ ya.
"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire
by silverandblack_davis on Nov 10, 2010 6:14 PM CST reply actions
It has all the earmarks of a tarp. If it looks like a tarp, walks like a tarp and smells like a tarp….its probably a tarp.
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
don’t forget itching! It’s itching like a tarp big time!
by spursfan_needs_counseling on Nov 10, 2010 7:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Great writeup, as always Tim. And you had it right the first time about it being Sterling’s karma, imho.
You’re probably right about Davis playing more minutes tonight than against NOOCH, so we may see a lot of him posting up against George. Or not. Baron could decide to hoist up ill-advised threes instead of playing to get into shape.
At this point, Bledsoe is much better than Davis… he’s played pretty well in the games I’ve seen. Not at TP’s level, but the rookie might be able give Tony a run for his money. I agree though that picking TP’s basketball smarts and experience is the smart choice.
The Hornets really broke open last nights game, so Griffin sat a good bit of the 4th quarter. He’ll have more energy than we might expect for a SEGABABA.
Last night was a strange night… if there were any justice at all in the NBA, the Wolves woulda found a way to beat the Lakers on a night that 1) Millsap went insane on the Heat for nearly 50 points , and 2) the Pacers were nearly perfect with in the 3rd quarter vs. the Nuggets with 54 pts.
Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.
Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.
by freshtunarightofftheboat on Nov 10, 2010 6:50 PM CST reply actions
Damn DST removal’s messing with my clock.
"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire
by silverandblack_davis on Nov 10, 2010 7:36 PM CST reply actions
Wouldnt tag-team basketball be cool ? Hahahah
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
(Utah) "Oh no, Dallas is whipping our butts, lets tag in the Magic ! "
[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]
"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said
Let’s do dis chit.
I’m off to bed.
"Sometimes the Spurs make you play ugly. That's just the way they are." - Gary Bender
Uh… you are doing what chit in bed?
"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire
by silverandblack_davis on Nov 10, 2010 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
Ha!
"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire
by silverandblack_davis on Nov 14, 2010 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
Our game time got moved back to 9:42pm Spurs time :P
Meanwhile, watching the Jazz find a way to win another game. Impressive.
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton
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