Play Loud! | 2010-2011 Season Roster

[kibaxx7]

Actually, that bracket looks much better than the one I was doing.

[Justine.]

Season Series :
December 2, 2009 : Clippers 85, Rockets 105
December 22, 2009 : Clippers 94, Rockets 99
March 25, 2010 : Clippers 95, Rockets 84
Rockets lead 2-1

Statistics Comparison (Season):


C.Yao Ming - 20.9 PPG | 9.3 RPG | 1.1 APG | 0.2 SPG | 2.3 BPG
PF.Luis Scola - 9.9 PPG | 9.0 RPG | 1.5 APG | 0.7 SPG | 0.5 BPG
SF.Trevor Ariza - 9.2 PPG | 5.8 RPG | 1.9 APG | 2.6 SPG | 1.0 BPG
SG.Kevin Martin - 24.4 PPG | 2.2 RPG | 1.7 APG | 1.2 SPG | 0.1 BPG
PG.Aaron Brooks - 16.8 PPG | 1.0 RPG | 7.1 APG | 0.8 SPG | 0.0 BPG

Key Players : Kyle Lowry | Shane Battier | Chase Budinger



C.Chris Kaman - 12.3 PPG | 9.3 RPG | 1.1 APG | 0.3 SPG | 1.8 BPG
PF.Blake Griffin - 16.1 PPG | 10.1 RPG | 1.1 APG | 0.6 SPG | 1.0 BPG
SF.Travis Outlaw - 11.8 PPG | 4.5 RPG | 1.1 APG | 0.3 SPG | 1.0 BPG
SG.Rasual Butler - 5.9 PPG | 2.1 RPG | 0.8 APG | 0.4 SPG | 0.6 BPG
PG.Baron Davis - 18.5 PPG | 2.1 RPG | 8.1 APG | 2.5 SPG | 0.4 BPG

Key Players : Steve Blake | Drew Gooden | Tony Allen

[Bucket]

If this is a 09/10 rosters where is T-Mac?

[George7]

Clippers in 6 is my prediction for your series!

Good luck to the Bulls!!!

[dare]

If this is a 09/10 rosters where is T-Mac?

You can see Kevin Martin in there so I assume the trade just happened

Anyways goodluck on the playoffs man, I love the presentation

[Justine.]

Durantula_MVP, dare is right, I started this with the post trade deadline rosters.

George7, so you're on my side eh? Thanks.

dare, thanks checking it in here man.

[|)e8*]

Gonna be a hell of a match up though!

[Justine.]

Brooks led the Rockets to drew first blood against the Clippers
Clippers 93, Rockets 104 | Team Stats



Houston, TX - So the Los Angeles Clippers made the Playoffs but faced a much heavier and better team the Houston Rockets. The Game 1 goes to the Rockets as they dazzled on 104-93 victory.

The game started a pretty bit slow and sloppy but suddenly Rockets got into a fast run, Kevin Martin chipped in his 12 of his 26 points in the first quarter. Rockets early relied on their backcourt and defending very well the post. They ended the first with a comfortable 24-16 lead. While on the second, Clippers started a 12-3 run led by the rookie, Blake Griffin by scoring 11 in that quarter, he had 23 points all in all and also grabbed 14 boards. Clippers didn't give any of their possession and didn't commit any single turnover on the said quarter. But the problem is the three-point shooting, with Eric Gordon being out because of an injury, they lost much of their trifector weapons, somehow backup Rasual Butler stepped up and rolled with 11 points. After two, Rockets still carrying the lead.

Rockets center Yao Ming became beast in the third and abused his matchup, he ended up with a huge double-double, 14 points and 14 rebounds. All of the Rockets starters scored double digits except Luis Scola who only held up into 6 points. The backcourt duo of Aaron Brooks and Kevin Martin combined for 49 points.

"We are definitely on our prime, we won the game great and we are looking to be like that on game 2, you still give the guys credit for playing hard 'till the end." coach Rick Adelman said. Rockets scored more on the fastbreak 12-3. The Clippers never led throughout the game but they almost got the lead because of the offensive onslaught of Griffin and Chris Kaman who put 12 points but a dismal 2 rebounds. Talk about poor performance, Baron Davis got into foul trouble early and only scored 8 points. But his backup Steve Blake carry the load by shooting perfect from the field and tallied 11 points.

Game two will be in Houston again and Clippers may look to comeback.

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Studs
Kevin Martin (HOU) - 26 points | 5 assists | 2 blocks
Aaron Brooks (HOU) - 23 points | 6 assists
Yao Ming (HOU) - 14 points | 14 rebounds
Blake Griffin (LAC) - 23 points | 14 rebounds | 5 blocks
Steve Blake (LAC) - 11 points | 5-5 FG

Duds
Luis Scola (HOU) - 6 points | 0 rebounds | 3-11 FG
Baron Davis (LAC) - 8 points | 3-10 FG

[Justine.]

Other Game 1 Results

The top seeded Nuggets ousted the Suns in game one. J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony carry the team to victory who combined for 45 points. However the duo of Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire still got played well.
Nuggets Top Performers : J. Smith - 28 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists | T. Ford - 22 points, 7 assists | C. Anthony - 17 points, 5 rebounds
Suns Top Performers : S. Nash - 29 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds | A. Stoudemire - 17 points, 7 rebounds
Nuggets lead 1-0

Despite missing Tim Duncan, Spurs jumped out to an early lead and held on against the feisty Thunder. Tony Parker rolled with 35 points along with 8 assists, Manu Ginobili had 20. Seems the lineup of having Sasha Vujacic on two spot for the Thunder didn't work out well and he ended with a brilliant 2 points on 3-10 shooting. Kevin Durant led his squad by his 15 points.
Spurs Top Performers : T. Parker - 35 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds | M. Ginobili - 20 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds
Thunder Top Performers :K. Durant - 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 blocks | R. Westbrook - 13 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds
Spurs lead 1-0

Defending champs take game one against the Kings. As usual Kobe Bryant led the way by his 31 points, Pau Gasol flirted with 21, 10. Somehow Kings guard Michael Redd led all the players with his season high 40 points, Tyreke Evans neary got a triple double by his 15, 11, 9 outing.
Lakers Top Performers : K. Bryant - 31 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists | P. Gasol - 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks
Kings Top Perforemers : M. Redd - 40 points, 3 assists | T. Evans - 15 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists
Lakers lead 1-0

The Celtics surprised the stacked Magic and take game one. Celtics who's on the bottom seed of the Eastern managed to take the first game of their series. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett scored 25 and 20 respectively. Garnett also had 11 rebounds. Unlikely player Brandon Bass led all the Magic by putting 21 points.
Magic Top Performers : B. Bass - 21 points, 6 rebounds | R. Lewis - 19 points, 3 rebounds
Celtics Top Performers : P. Pierce - 25 points | K. Garnett - 20 points, 11 rebounds | R. Wallace - 15 points, 5 rebounds
Celtics lead 1-0

Bobcats opened their series opener against the roaring Raptors in a narrow win. Backcourt of Bobcats, Raymond Felton, Stephen Jackson and Gerald Wallace did the job well by scoring double figures. Chris Bosh's 20 points and 16 rebounds night wasn't enough to stop the Cats.
Raptors Top Performers : C. Bosh - 20 points, 16 rebounds | H. Turkoglu - 20 points
Bobcats Top Performers : G. Wallace - 28 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals | S. Jackson - 21 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists | R. Felton - 12 points, 12 assists
Bobcats lead 1-0

Underdog Nets fell to the Hawks claws by dropping almost 20+ points to them. Joe Johnson and Josh Smith both had a great game and spurred the upbeat Nets. Devin Harris somehow is consistent in his scoring by dropping 26 that night.
Hawks Top Performers : J. Johnson - 29 points, 4 assists, 2 steals | J. Smith - 27 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks
Nets Top Performers : D. Harris - 26 points, 3 assists | C. Lee - 12 points
Hawks lead 1-0

Derrick Rose against LeBron James, this series was all about. The two performed well on game one, but Rose and co. narrowly defeated the heavyweight Cavaliers. Rose chipped 30 points while James matched it with 36 points along with 10 boards. The game saw that the Bulls is more energetic than the much favored team, but expect that the next game will be a tight game too.
Cavaliers Top Performers : L. James - 36 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks | A. Parker - 14 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds
Bulls Top Performers : D. Rose - 30 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals | H. Warrick - 17 points, 8 rebounds
Bulls lead 1-0

[George7]

Yeeeaaaaaahhhh!!!!!

Go Bulls!!!

Tough loss there for the Clipps.hopefully you step back and make the win and the break of the advantage

[kibaxx7]

LBJ still in Cleveland. Nice.

[|)e8*]

BOBCATS!

[Justine.]

Rockets take 2-0 series lead behind Ariza's big game
Clippers 115, Rockets 123 | Team Stats



Houston, TX - Yet, the Rockets backcourt combo again shines-just good enough to win.

Man of the game Trevor Ariza finished with 30 points on 11-18 shooting, Kevin Martin and Aaron Brooks had 26 and 24 respectively and the Houston Rockets took a commanding 2-0 lead with a 123-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers last night.

The Rockets trio of scorers was stellar and took over the whole game. The game somehow was tight, but Clippers gave up again.

Vintage show of Baron Davis wasn't enough to tie the series, as he scored 30 point along with 13 assists. Travis Outlaw dagger of late threes still lacked but he ended up huge too, 24 points, 6-12 from 3point range. But their poor free-throw shooting is a big reason why they're heading home still searching for their first playoff win since the last three years.

Game 3 in the best-of-seven series will be held on Clippers home, Los Angeles. Where we can expect fans cheering wild and loud for the Clips.

As I've said earlier, the match is been played tightly, only on those first three quarters, after eight minutes of action on the first, Clippers lead first time on their series with a span of 5 but ended the quarter trailing 1 point. Their guard Rasual Butler somehow filled Gordon's void with his sharpshooting skills, but Clippers need more athleticism and offense.

The Ariza show is felt midway second quarter, where he put two consecutive threes and a breakaway dunk, but luckily, Clippers is running as fast as the blazing Rockets. Identical 60-60 at the scoreboard after first half.

Eventually, the backcourt strikes and took the reigns.

Rockets opened the third with a 10-0 run that the Clippers seemed to be surprised. Ariza used a drop step, spin right and hammered home a one-handed dunk over Travis Outlaw, that started the Rockets push and never looked back. Kevin Martin showed no effects of his injury by slicing through defenders through the lane for several layups late in the third quarter. Aaron Brooks is been awesome and dishing the ball very well as he had nine assists. The three of them anchored the run that put the Rockets ahead 91-87 after three quarters with their entire bench standing, waving towels, shouting and smiling as they pulled ahead a lead against the crafty Clippers.

Rockets build a 15 point lead on the fourth, but after Clippers trimmed the lead to only six points with 2:23 time remaining, Ariza followed with a trifector then the Clippers turned the ball over, Yao Ming who had 8 points that night pulled a tough hook-shot and count, that sealed Rockets win. Outlaw didn't lose hope and put a three consecutive threes but the Rockets are way too good and keep on responding on the threes.

The Rockets find themselves ahead two game to none as the series shifts to Los Angeles, will they prevail and take a much expected 3-0 lead or they will fall due to Clippers greatness and fans?


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Studs
Trevor Ariza (HOU) - 30 points, 5 assists, 4 steals, 11-18 FG
Kevin Martin (HOU) - 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Aaron Brooks (HOU) - 24 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds
Baron Davis (LAC) - 30 points, 13 assists
Travis Outlaw (LAC) - 24 points, 2 rebounds, 3 blocks
Rasual Butler (LAC) - 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3-4 3PT

Duds
Yao Ming (HOU) - 8 points
Chris Kaman (LAC) - 11 points, 4 fouls

[|)e8*]

HOly shit ARiza?!?!?!

[Justine.]

Other Game 2 Results

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 and grabbed 10 boards, Chauncey Billups added 25 with 12 assists, and methodically pounded the ball inside for a no-nonsense 130-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Amar'e Stoudemire and Jason Richardson had 30 and 23.
Nuggets Top Performers : C. Anthony - 34 points, 10 rebounds | C. Billups - 25 points, 12 assists
Suns Top Performers : A. Stoudemire - 30 points, 10 rebounds 2 blocks | J. Richardson - 23 points, 3 rebounds
Nuggets lead 2-0

Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Jeff Green, Thunder's own big three came up big, Nenad Krstic broke out the doghouse and the Thunder got revenge on Spurs on their own backyard, series will now go to the highdreaming Thunder.
Spurs Top Performers : T. Parker - 32 points, 16 assists | M. Ginobili - 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists
Thunder Top Performers : J. Green - 26 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists | K. Durant - 25 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals | R. Westbrook - 23 points, 7 assists
Series tied 1-1

Kobe Bryant flawlessly led the Lakers to another convincing victory against the Kings, he had 23 in the game. Despite of LeBron-esque performance of Tyreke Evans wasn't enough to taunt the defending champs. Now they are looking to avoid the 3-0 where game three will be held on Sacramento.
Lakers Top Performers : K. Bryant - 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists | L. Odom - 17 points, 7 rebounds | P. Gasol - 17 points, 18 rebounds
Kings Top Performers : M. Redd - 26 points, 5 assists | T. Evans - 25 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals
Lakers lead 2-0

After a game one surprising loss, Magic bounced back and grabbed bragging rights with ruthless offensive efficiency in a victory over the Celtics at Amway Arena. Vince Carter led all the players with his 33 points, Jameer Nelson had huge 27 points and 10 dishes, Dwight Howard contributed 21 points, 18 rebounds. Celtics highest scorer was only 17 points by Ray Allen.
Magic Top Performers : V. Carter - 33 points, 4 assists, 3 steals | J. Nelson - 27 points, 10 assists | D. Howard - 21 points, 18 rebounds, 3 blocks
Celtics Top Performers : R. Allen - 17 points, 4 assist | R. Rondo - 16 points, 7 assists
Series tied 1-1

The Raptors survived a loss until Hedo Turkoglu put the final shot the game. A buzzer beater two cost the Raptors to win the game against the Bobcats and tie the series at a piece. Partyboy ended up with game-high 29 points on a efficient 10-16. "Im determined now, no more parties, uhh.. it's Playoffs you know." Turkoglu calmly said.
Raptors Top Performers :H. Turkoglu - 29 points, 3 rebounds | D. DeRozan - 15 points, 3 assists | C. Bosh - 13 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks
Bobcats Top Performers : S. Jackson - 30 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists | G. Wallace - 17 points, 5 rebounds | B. Diaw - 12 points, 6 rebounds
Series tied 1-1

Devin Harris did everything he could to try and pull a win over the Hawks but he fell short. Despite a big game also from Yi Jianlian who had 21 points, Nets fell down 0-2 on their first-round series. Joe Johnson shined again for the Hawks by scoring 29 points.
Hawks Top Performers : J. Johnson - 29 points, 6 rebounds, 12-18 FG, 5-8 3PT | J. Crawford - 19 points
Nets Top Performers : D. Harris - 27 points, 5 assists, 4 steals | J. YI - 21 points, 6 rebounds
Hawks lead 2-0

The Cavaliers and Bulls are not teams that are used to shootouts – especially in the postseason. But that’s what Game 2 turned out to be. Unfortunately for Cleveland, the Bulls had just a little more ammo. After a win against the Cavaliers at their own court on game one, they repeat it again and narrowly defeat the heavy Cavs. LeBron James poor 4-11 shooting night was the big reason why they lacked, Hakim Warrick led the Bulls who nailed 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Cavaliers Top Performers : M. Williams - 19 points, 6 assists | A. Jamison - 19 points, 15 rebounds
Bulls Top Performers : H. Warrick - 21 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks | F. Murray - 20 points, 7 rebounds | D. Rose - 18 points, 14 assists
Bulls lead 2-0

[George7]

Fantastic game 2 by the Bulls!!
2-0!!

Bad for the Clipps though.
back 2-0 but now at home.Hopefully 2 wins there

[Justine.]

HOly shit ARiza?!?!?!

He's way too unstoppable

Fantastic game 2 by the Bulls!!
2-0!!

Bad for the Clipps though.
back 2-0 but now at home.Hopefully 2 wins there

I'm rooting for the Bulls too on that series That's hard man, dunno, presence of Gordon is really needed, Rockets backcourt was nasty.

[kibaxx7]

Another loss man. Hopefully you can tie the series at 2 with your fans by your side!

[Lamrock]

HOly shit ARiza?!?!?!

He's way too unstoppable

Nobody didn't stopped him!

Tough losses. Doubt your sweating it with a potentially lucrative free agency on the horizon but it would be great if you could tie the series at home and challenge the Rox.

[Justine.]

Because nobody can. Kevin Martin is headache too for me, and Gordon being out Yeah, been pretty optimistic to free agency, but thanks, I will do anything to tie the series

[Justine.]

Clippers' Blake Griffin brags T-Mobile Rookie of the Year award

April 29, 2010 - Forward Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers is the winner of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2009-10 T-Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today.

Griffin received 68 first-place votes (489 points). Golden State's Stephen Curry finished second with 357 points and Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings finished third with 264 points.

He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners and selected first overall in the 2009 NBA Draft. He averaged 16.1 points, 10.1 rebounds (led all rookies), 1.0 blocks and shooting 57% on the field (third on the league). And now, he lead his team to the playoffs after many seasons not qualifying. "I'm surprised I've got this award, it's simply amazing." Griffin said. "I didn't think I would get it, I edged out all of the other rookies, maybe because, we're now on the playoffs."

[|)e8*]

Good job Blake!

[George7]

nice job for that trophy!

[kibaxx7]

Nice job with the ROTY! Now let's see if the best rookie of the season can lead his team to a tie.

[Justine.]

Clippers hold off Rockets to get first win of the postseason
Rockets 106, Clippers 118 | Team Stats



Los Angeles - The Houston Rockets still have some work to do before they can play for the second round, stop Clippers when they are at best.

Series shifting to the L.A., finally Clippers grabbed their very first win of their postseason basketball. The crowd in full red, showed full support on their team, every basket that counts, a loud cheers and shouts were heard.

Clippers cooled off the blasting Rockets to avoid 3-0 deficit, with a 118-106 victory last night.

Blake Griffin earned player of the game honors by his 24 points, 6 rebounds including 3 steals and 3 swats, Rasual Butler added 20, his season-high. Main difference in game three was the three-point shooting. Clippers made half of their trifector attempts, 10-20 and a efficient bench performance.

"The fans are great, and it feels great also playing like this in front of them." coach Mike Dunleavy said.

For the Rockets, Kevin Martin had a game-high 28 points and four assists, Yao Ming shot perfectly from the field 9/9 to finish with 18 points alongside with 10 rebounds. The game collapsed for the Rockets because of some poor shooting their players.

After first, Rockets is winning by 9 points and looking for a to maintain that throughout the game, but when the second quarter came, Clippers sharpshooter Steve Novak nailed three consecutive three-pointers, he was 4-5 after the game. Coming off the bench too, Steve Blake scored 12 of his own. "We need it so much, we showed we are not just five man team, the bench is there hungry and ready to help everytime." Baron Davis said after the game who notched 18 points.

The Clippers biggest lead of the series had been a in the fourth quarter of Game 3, where they had comfortable 15 point lead. They made it 32-24 in the third and Rockets can't come up with the determined Clippers.

Game 4 will still on the Clippers arena and reports said Eric Gordon is back with their roster.


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Studs
Blake Griffin (LAC) - 24 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Rasual Butler (LAC) - 20 points, 3 assists
Steve Novak (LAC) - 14 points, 4-5 3PT
Kevin Martin (LAC) - 28 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
Yao Ming (HOU) - 18 points, 10 rebounds, 9-9 FG
Aaron Brooks (HOU) - 16 points, 11 assists

Duds
Chris Kaman (LAC) - 10 points, 4-15
Trevor Ariza (HOU) - 14 points, 5-17