Tag Archives: Chris Paul

LA Clippers, Rest in Peace

Dominating big men and overpowering team defense led the Memphis Grizzlies to a fourth straight win over the LA Clippers, abruptly ending a season of outstanding firsts and unfilled promises. The question to ask now is will they build on … Continue reading

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Athletic Clippers v Old and Slow Lakers – No Contest

Sunday’s final 2012-2013 match-up between LA’s two NBA teams looked just like the early games from the start of the season, when the high-flying Clippers brought “showtime” back to Los Angeles basketball, running and jumping the “Old and Slow” Lakers … Continue reading

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Don’t Worry, the Lakers Will Not be in the NBA Playoffs

Throughout the season I’ve often written that the Lakers will miss this years’ NBA Playoffs. Despite a few games here and there where the team seems to almost show a purpose and desire to play together and win, and an … Continue reading

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At the NBA Break in LA

As the All-Star break is racing by and the trade deadline nears, there is lots of talk of NBA trades, many involving the Clippers, and most of those involving Eric Bledsoe. Lakers’ trade talk is quiet, and that is an … Continue reading

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Clippers and Much of NBA on Hospital List

The Clippers muddled through several games without Chris Paul, losing many, but generally keeping close, like in yesterday’s two point loss at Boston. However, with Blake Griffin now also hurt, they were no match for the Wizards in Washington, and … Continue reading

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Lakers Try Their Best to Blow Big Lead; Clippers Suck in Canada

So earlier today we predicted a Lakers’ loss in Minnesota. While the Lakers got off to a big early lead that at one point grew to 29 points, they then did their best to make theHoundDawg look good, letting the … Continue reading

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“New” Lakers, “Old” Clippers?

So the Lakers’ new season began (for what, the third or fourth time since October?) with two wins, and all Lakersdom is awash in glee. Enjoy it while you can. Onlookers say they see a new attitude, and granted the … Continue reading

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Greetings From Clippers-Town

The Clippers had slightly more trouble with the Lakers Friday night than we anticipated, but a lot of that had to do with Jamal Crawford not being able to play and Caron Butler seeing limited action and having his game … Continue reading

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Clippers looking for Perfect December

With a single game left on December’s schedule, the LA Clippers are looking for a perfect month. They have one remaining December game, a rematch against Utah, Sunday, at home at Staples. In NBA history, only twice has a team … Continue reading

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Meanwhile, Back to LA’s Real Basketball Team

In case you haven’t noticed, the LA Clippers are 6-2 and have beaten the Lakers, the Spurs, the Grizzles (who have lost to no other team and who possess the only better record in the Western Conference) and the almighty … Continue reading

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LA Clippers Start Their Season Tonight

The LA Clippers enter the NBA season with a strong starting five bolstered by perhaps the NBA’s best bench, and a great young coach. They will win the Pacific Division title, ending ahead of the Lakers, and be in a … Continue reading

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LA Basketball Coaches Treated Very Differently, Conclusion, For Now

In the 27 year history of the Los Angeles Clippers, they have posted winning seasons exactly twice. In 1991, the team was below .500 when Mike Schuler was fired as head coach, and replaced by Larry Brown, who led them … Continue reading

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