Tag Archives: LA Clippers

First Skirmish Goes to Clippers

Posted on January 15, 2012 by theHoundDawg

The first skirmish in the 2012 Battle of LA is over, and the clear winner is…….. da Clippers. The Lakers out-shot the Clippers overall, thanks primarily to Clippers’ bench players Randy Foye, Ryan Gomes, and ex-Laker Brain Cook shooting a … Continue reading →

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The Myth of the Point Guard

Posted on December 26, 2011 by theHoundDawg

Question – What do the following NBA current and former stars have in common: Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Tim Duncan, Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, David Robinson, and Hakeem Olajuwon? Answer: NONE are point guards. … Continue reading →

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Clippers Win Opener For First TIme in Recorded Memory

Posted on December 25, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The Clippers 19-pt win over Golden State was even better than the 15 point margin predicted here yesterday. After a hit-and-miss first half, in the second half the multi-point-guard system worked well, and newcomers Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups and Caron … Continue reading →

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Lakers, Clippers Tip Off NBA Season Tomorrow

Posted on December 24, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The Lakers start the season on the wings of good news with the reduction of Andrew Bynum’s suspension from five to four games, and with the likelihood that Kobe Bryant will be playing when the the buzzer sounds. That may … Continue reading →

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NBA Season Can’t Start Soon Enough for Clippers; Lakers Need More TIme

Posted on December 21, 2011 by theHoundDawg

What were meaningless exhibition games in seasons past took on major significance this week for the Lakers and Clippers. The Clippers beat the Lakers in both games this week, and the ramifications for both teams are significant. In Monday’s game, … Continue reading →

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Meaningless Exhibition Game May Portend Much of LA’s Basketball Future

Posted on December 19, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The Lakers play the Clippers tonight in a meaningless exhibition game. All that is as stake is the future of LA basketball. The stumbling Lakers play the rejuvenated Clippers in what promises to be a battle of old vs new … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reasons Why the Lakers Will Suck This Season

Posted on December 17, 2011 by theHoundDawg

10. For the first time since the opening of Staples and the sharing of one arena by the Lakers and Clippers, it is the Clippers who will be the more exciting and interesting, and perhaps better, team, and the Lakers … Continue reading →

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Clippers Waive White Flag, Give Up the Ship for Paul

Posted on December 14, 2011 by theHoundDawg

The Clippers have now made the deal the Lakers could not, shipping 4/5 of an excellent starting five to the Hornets for the physically questionable Chris Paul. The combination of Paul and Blake Griffin will make the Clippers not only … Continue reading →

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NBA Trades Made and Not Made – Points Guards Pack Your Bags

Posted on February 25, 2011 by theHoundDawg

This week’s trade flurry has shaken up the NBA West and made the occupation of point guard the favorite of real estate agents across the country. First, what did NOT happen: The Lakers did NOT trade Andrew Bynum, a good … Continue reading →

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Three Hours to Havoc

Posted on June 30, 2010 by theHoundDawg

Three hours to go until havoc time – get those checkbooks ready! Since we last met, Doc Rivers has learned that his family doesn’t want him home too much of the time, so he is re-upping with Boston, which could … Continue reading →

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