For the most part, this current Clippers squad has looked like a generally improved team thus far, but tonight’s poor performance evoked some horrible memories of the disaster that was last season. The formula built by last season’s Clippers on how to lose is followed perfectly tonight. [...]
When people ask the brain trust of the Houston Rockets how the team is able to achieve success even though, on paper, it doesn’t look like much, they’ll often say, “Our guys know their limitations.” For instance, watch how little Chuck Hayes has the ball in his hands, and how[...]
Through three quarters, the Clippers exhibited everything that has made them absolutely infuriating to watch so far this year. Despite out-shooting their opponent from the field (44% to 32% in the first half), rotating well on defense, and building a substantial lead, the Clippers fell behind on the[...]
The opening 15 minutes of basketball play out beautifully for the Clippers, exactly how you’d construct a best case scenario against Toronto. Marcus Camby uses his agility and length to stay between Chris Bosh and the basket. Chris Kaman bullies Andrea Bargnani down on the block, getting plent[...]
In only his second year, Eric Gordon has emerged as possibly the most dynamic guard in Clippers history, and his absence in the lineup will come at great expense. It already has. The Clippers are now 0-6 without Gordon since he suited up on opening night in October 2008. Looking ahead at the next 1[...]