Bryant, Lakers outlast Clippers in season opener
Kobe Bryant torched the Clippers | Still Eric Gordon showcased some nasty stuffsat
FINAL SCORE
LAC | 25 | 20 | 26 | 15 | 86
LAL | 20 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 96
October 27, 2009 - The Clippers welcomed their season with a loss against their rival team Lakers. The Clippers got off on a hot streaking shootout and led by five points after first. Lakers waked up and put on a scoring run, led by Kobe Bryant who finished the night with 30 points but it took him to 30 attempts. Newly acquistion Ron Artest poured in 19 points. Veteran guard Derek Fisher contributed also big time with his 19 points as well along with 7 assists. Eric Gordon led all the Clipper with 25 points, 11-14 shooting. Rookie Blake Griffin had a great debut being a NBA player by dropping 15 points alongside with 17 huge rebounds.
Top Performers : Kobe Bryant (LAL) - 30 points, 4 rebounds | Eric Gordon (LAC) - 25 points, 2 steals, 11-14 shootingClippers plenty of turnovers resulted to a blowout loss against Sunsat
FINAL SCORE
PHX | 18 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 97
LAC | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 76
October 28, 2009 - Looking to bounce back, Clippers opened their first home game of the season but being defeated by a blowout loss, 97-76 against Suns. Steve Nash set up the tune of the game by his 28 points and 9 assists, he also shot 4-6 from trifector. It was all Suns throughout the game. Perinneal All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire came up with a double-double 17 points and 12 rebounds. Turnovers maybe is the problem for the Clippers because they wasted 14 possesions. Blake Griffin toppled his 2nd double-double of his career, 19 points and 11 boards. Guard Baron Davis tallied 12 points and dished 6 assists.
Top Performers : Steve Nash (PHX) - 28 points, 9 assists | Blake Griffin (LAC) - 19 points, 11 boardsGriffin huge game helps Clippers to first victory of the season
Travis Outlaw put this one on Memo's memory | Caveman blocking Kirilenkoat
FINAL SCORE
LAC | 18 | 33 | 26 | 38 | 115
UTA | 22 | 14 | 30 | 41 | 107
October 30, 2009 - When you're on a pursuit of a Playoff berth you can't let to lose three consecutive games, Clippers grabbed their first win of the season over Jazz, 115-107 at Salt Lake City. Clippers came on fire on the second by the help of Chris Kaman who scored 14 of his 21 points, he also ended up with 8 rebounds. Run and gun was the system showed by the Clippers that night. Blake Griffin shows he really is a number one draft pick by his monster 25 points along with 14 rebounds. Sophomore Eric Gordon also had great game with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, Travis Outlaw tallied 17 points. Somehow Deron Williams led the Jazz with 25 points and 8 assists but fell short. Coming up with a double-double, Carlos Boozer finished the game with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Jazz now is still winless after the loss.
Top Performers : Blake Griffin (LAC) - 25 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks | Deron Williams (UTA) - 25 points, 8 assistsRebounding dominance to spur Clippers against Mavericksat
FINAL SCORE
DAL | 24 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 95
LAC | 32 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 104
October 31, 2009 - Two in a row, Clippers got this one over Mavericks, 104-95. This win over a powerhouse team is great. Clippers overcome Dirk Nowitzki's 25 points. Clippers also proved they are one of a team that can crash the boards. Thanks to Blake Griffin by grabbing another double-double, 21 points and 14 rebounds. Baron Davis found his form by notching 15 points and 10 assists. Sixth man Rasual Butler came off the bench with his 6 three-pointers and finished 16 points. Speaking of sixth man, former winner of the award, Jason Terry came up also with 16 points, perfect 4-4 from three-point land. Center Brendan Haywood grabbed 16 boards and scored 10.
Top Performers : Blake Griffin (LAC) - 21 points, 14 rebounds | Dirk Nowitzki (DAL) - 25 points, 6 reboundsTeam Record
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De8 wrote:Nice layout, simple and easy to read
Martti. wrote:I won't predict the four games already played.I like the lay-out, simple and easy to read.
Lamrock wrote:Recap looks cool. Blake Griffin is dominating!
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Thierry. wrote:Nice and clean. Some great nights by Griffin
Griffin shines as Clippers cruise past Timberwolves
Kaman doesn't care how many guys is under the basket | Wilkins yelling 'Defense' on Gomes
Outlaw catching an alley-oop pass and throwing down | Nothing wrong with his hands throughout the gameat
FINAL SCORE
MIN | 19 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 83
LAC | 22 | 28 | 33 | 23 | 106
November 2, 2009 - After picking up two wins in two consecutive wins last week, Clippers rolled again this time and blowout the Timberwolves, 106-83. This is the first home win for the Clippers. Post monster Blake Griffin led all the players with a dynamite 29 points paired with 7 rebounds. He abused the low-post from beginning till the end of the game. Both Baron Davis and Eric Gordon scored 20 points to rally over the Timberwolves. Seems Griffin is been very effective now and being entitled the game changer for the Clippers. Fellow rookie Jonny Flynn tallied 19 points, 6 assists and Corey Brewer had 17. While forward Al Jefferson came up with a double-double 10 points and 14 boards. Clippers won the paint battle 54-30.
Top Performers : Blake Griffin (LAC) - 29 points, 7 rebounds | Jonny Flynn (MIN) - 19 points, 6 assistsVintage Davis show-off against Warriors in Oaklandat
FINAL SCORE
LAC | 23 | 20 | 29 | 34 | 106
GS | 29 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 91
November 6, 2009 - Fear the Beard. As Baron Davis shines over his old team and pulled a W, 106-91. He had a productive night resulting to 23 points, 4 assists and 3 steals, though having 5 fouls well because of his aggressiveness. This win against the Warriors will be the fourth straight win of the Clippers. The team is on the roll now and on a mission by showing improvement from last disappointment season. Center Chris Kaman posted a double-double, 14 points and 14 rebounds. Some bench players played well too, Brown(6), Novak(8), Smith(7). After being loud for the past few games, Blake Griffin was held only to 8 points but grabbed 8 rebounds. While for the upstart Warriors, rookie Stephen Curry led all the Warriors by scoring 22 points. All of the starters somehow scored double digit, Maggette(17), Ellis(16). Forward Anthony Randolph does a good job defending Griffin and scoring 11 points, crashed 14 rebounds and adding 3 blocks. Andris Biedrins had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Top Performers : Baron Davis (LAC) - 23 points, 4 assists, 3 steals | Anthony Randolph (GS) - 11 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocksClippers edge Grizzlies for fifth straight victory
No one can go to the red paint | Can someone give him a nickname?
Yeah defense, Trout blocking Conley | Somehow other Grizzlie showed some nice hanging
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FINAL SCORE
MEM | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 77
LAC | 20 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 99
November 7, 2009 - A chance for a playoff spot? Once again, Clippers stand victorious over the upstart Grizzlies. The score was one-sided all along, 99-77. It is the defense that the Clippers weapon executed, grabbing 30 rebounds and swat 16 shot attempts. Bench backup Steve Blake was the best player of the game by having 20 points, 4 assists, 3 steals coming off the bench because starter Baron Davis was fouled out early in the fourth, somehow he ended up with 10 points and 7 assists. Slasher Travis Outlaw played outstanding also that night, 19 points and 7 rebounds. He's throwing assorted kinds of dunks all over the Grizzlies players. Blake Griffin seemingly missed a double-double, 18 points, 8 rebounds. When you're talking about blocks, it's been Chris Kaman who put on the tables by having 5 blocks including 12 points and 9 rebounds. Athletic DeAndre Jordan contributed in the block party too, by swatting 3 shots and stealing 3 possessions. Mike Conley tallied 19 points for the Grizzlies while Spaniard Marc Gasol had 13 points and huge 15 rebounds. Zach Randolph finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds. While swingman Rudy Gay was held only to 8 points, same as too O.J. Mayo. Clippers may look to continue their hot run in the following week.
Top Performers : Steve Blake (LAC) - 20 points, 4 assists, 3 steals | Marc Gason (MEM) - 13 points, 15 rebounds Around the League
Denver superstar Carmelo Anthony scored a career-high 53 points against the shorthanded New Jersey Nets. The Nuggets won the said game, 123-95. A massive blowout by description. Anthony shot 22-31 from the field including 8-10 free throws. The Syracuse native also grabbed 11 rebounds and had two steals. Anthony is looking great for the start of the season and may looking to be healthy.
Los Angeles Clippers is totally a different team now. With the emergence of Blake Griffin the Clippers is now ranked 5th in power rankings. They grabbed their fifth straight victory over the Grizzlies last day. They are averaging for about 100 points per game and really putting great effort on the defensive end, rebounds and blocks to be specific. "We're happy what we are doing right now, I hope we can keep this up." coach Mike Dunleavy happily said. They will look to run this hot through the playoffs and be again known.
Injury prone center of Portland Trailblazers Greg Oden will sit out again and suffering from an injury. Reports said that Oden broke his ankle with his last game and will be out from the lineup for about 4-6 weeks. This injury will be again a big void to Trailblazers. Oden just played 5 games with the team and averaging for about 9.9 points per game. Gilbert Arenas another injury prone player separated his shoulder and will be out for 1-2 weeks.
Pacific Division Standings
1. Lakers 5-1 | (GB)--
2. Suns 5-1 | (GB)--
3. Clippers 5-2 | (GB)0.5
4. Kings 2-4 | (GB)3.0
5. Warriors 1-3 | (GB)3.0
King Dee wrote:3 straight perfect games for the Clipps.. Blake Griffin continues to improve and grow, proving that he's the 2009 1st overall pick..
Martti. wrote:Clippers 5-2 just doesn't sound right.
De8 wrote:BLAKE GRIFFIN!
hova- wrote:Decent move by Griffin. He got game for sure.
Hyperize. wrote:Great week.And some solid defense in all of those games, as none of your opponents came even close to getting a win.
buzzy wrote:Griffin's gonna get 'lade' for that move.
Thierry. wrote:"Get-Lade" play of the week.
Blake's playing great man, keep it up.
Justine. wrote:buzzy wrote:Griffin's gonna get 'lade' for that move.
Yeah!Thanks for checking it in here, I'm reading your Bobcats story and inspired me to do a Scouting Report too
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buzzy wrote:Justine. wrote:buzzy wrote:Griffin's gonna get 'lade' for that move.
Yeah!Thanks for checking it in here, I'm reading your Bobcats story and inspired me to do a Scouting Report too
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Never done a Bobcats story.
Paul's double-double stung Clippers to stop winning streak
The art of headpalming courtesy of Griffin | When was the last time B-Diddy posterized someone?at
FINAL SCORE
NOH | 31 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 108
LAC | 16 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 79
November 9, 2009 - Clippers' streak suddenly stopped by Chris Paul and company last night. Hornets, who showcased both their imperfections and their potential during a two-day stint at Staples Center grabbed a win over Clippers, 108-79. After winning over the defending champs Lakers, they faced Clippers after and blowout them. Paul contributed a double-double, 23 points and 11 assists, he also showcased tenacious defense and led him to four steals. Hornets finished the first by a comfortable 15 point lead. Defense made the Hornets victorious, by outbounding Clippers 32-42. Nothing significant number for Clippers, their high man was just 14 points from Eric Gordon.
Top Performers : Chris Paul (NOH) - 23 points, 11 assists, 4 steals | Eric Gordon (LAC) - 14 points, 2 assistsThunder sizzle to start, beat Clippers in thriller
Jeff Green looks scary during this dunk | Thomas fill the void left by Krsticat
FINAL SCORE
OKC | 27 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 95
LAC | 23 | 18 | 31 | 19 | 91
November 10, 2009 - After suffering a blowout loss against Hornets, Clippers lose again versus the young Thunder in a thriller. In the last minutes, Clippers got on a cold shooting and let the Thunder cruise to win. A go-ahead layup by Ethan Thomas surprised the Clippers and notched the W, 95-91. Thomas filled the starting position leave by Nenad Krstic because of an injury. He stepped up his game and finished 10 points along with 14 rebounds. Somehow Kevin Durant led all the players by 26 points. Thunder killed the Clippers in the paint and abusing the post, opposing team has nothing to do with it because of foul troubles. Chris Kaman posted a double-double 25 points and 10 rebounds but missed the layup to somehow tie the game to overtime.
Top Performers : Kevin Durant (OKC) - 26 points, 5 rebounds | Chris Kaman (LAC) - 25 points, 10 reboundsClippers' teamwork resulted to a win over Raptors
Kaman diving for the ball | Where will this dino land next season?at
FINAL SCORE
TOR | 27 | 23 | 20 | 11 | 81
LAC | 26 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 113
November 13, 2009 - Two tough loss against a visiting team doesn't feel good, the Clippers looked revitalized and beat the crafty Raptors, 113-81. Clippers showed the right teamwork to win, four of the starters scored double digit. Vintage hoops by Baron Davis who scored 31 points including 8 assists, second to him was Blake Griffin with another double-double, 15 points, 12 rebounds. Backup guard Steve Blake also sparked off the bench by starring 13 points and dished 6 assists. Speaking of bench production, Jarrett Jack led all the Raptors by his 20 points, while rebounding machine Chris Bosh bags 16 points along with 11 boards but 4-18 overall in shooting. Starting guard, Jose Calderon really had focused eye that night by scoring 4 three pointers out of his 5 attempts and finished 18 points.
Top Performers : Baron Davis (LAC) - 31 points, 8 assists | Jarrett Jack (TOR) - 20 points, 3 assists Pacific Division StandingsAround the League<---->
After spending ten years at Milwaukee, finally he was dealt into a trade, by sending Michael Redd to Sacramento Kings in exhange for rookie Omri Casspi. Few days ago, there were rumors Redd demanded a trade because of the team's performance now. "I have great 10 years in Milwaukee, fans are great and thanks coach for the lessons and memories, I just want a resolution and must play well again." Redd stated. Milwaukee is having a 3-4 record at now, after playing just 7 games this season, Redd averages are 25.3 points, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. Terms about the deal was not disclosed.
1. Lakers 7-2 | (GB)--
2. Clippers 6-4 | (GB)1.5
3. Suns 5-5 | (GB)2.5
4. Kings 3-6 | (GB)4.0
5. Warriors 2-7 | (GB)5.0
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