Tag Archives: LA Clippers

LA Clippers, Rest in Peace

Posted on May 4, 2013 by theHoundDawg

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

Posted on April 9, 2013 by theHoundDawg

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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Despite Dallas Win, Lakers Came Out Way Ahead Yestersday

Posted on March 27, 2013 by theHoundDawg

Note: Under normal circumstances, we wish no player with any team in any sport to suffer any injury, ever. However, the meta tag psycho artest thing is a sociopath who has frequently demonstrated his anti-social behavior and propensity for violence, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 26, 2013 by theHoundDawg

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

Posted on February 19, 2013 by theHoundDawg

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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End of an Era in LA Sports is Golden Opportunity for Dodgers

Posted on February 18, 2013 by theHoundDawg

From the late 1950s into the 1980s, Los Angeles was the Dodgers’s town. Exciting, captivating, winning teams, and great leadership from the top on down all starting with owner Walter O’Malley made Sandy Koufax, Maury Wills, and Fernando Valenzuela the … Continue reading →

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Clippers and Much of NBA on Hospital List

Posted on February 4, 2013 by theHoundDawg

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

Posted on February 1, 2013 by theHoundDawg

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?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by theHoundDawg

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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It’s Time To Trade Dwight Howard

Posted on January 22, 2013 by theHoundDawg

I’ve written extensively about the unmotivated, lackadaisical, and ineffective performance of Dwight Howard, and about how he, among other Lakers, does not fit the Mike D’Antoni system. Since the trade that brought him here was made, I’ve been saying that … Continue reading →

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Pau Rewarded For Season’s Best Effort – the Bench

Posted on January 22, 2013 by theHoundDawg

Coming off his highest scoring game of the season (10 of 15, 25 pts), Pau Gasol was rewarded with a seat on the bench. Yea, the irascible Mike D’Antoni, whose run-and-gun system matches the Lakers’ personnel so well, now has … Continue reading →

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Lakers’ Injuries Wreck Havoc on Thin Roster

Posted on January 8, 2013 by theHoundDawg

As we may have mentioned a time or two, the Lakers have the worst bench in the NBA. Now, with injuries to three big men including starters Deeee-Wight Howard and Pau Gasol, and Jordan Hill, increased playing time from the … Continue reading →

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