A few quick things from the Clippers 108-100 loss to the Hornets:
- The Good – I’m a little sick of speculating on what motivates Baron, but I’m going to do it anyway. I’m guessing the combination of Baron playing at home, playing against his former team, and playing against fellow UCLA Bruin Darren Collison did the trick tonight. Baron’s stats were the good kind of ridiculous: 18 points on 8-for-14 shooting, 17 assists, and only one turnover. What was the difference offensively? As usual, it was because he got into the paint and created. Baron shot only three attempts outside of the paint for the Clippers. That’s the kind of ratio needed for Baron to regularly shoot a high percentage from the field. Sadly for Baron, the great night came in a losing effort. Tonight marks the first time in Baron’s ten-year career in which his team has lost when he’s tallied at least 15 assists.
- The Bad – The Hornets shot 69 percent from the field in the second half. Seemingly every perimeter look went in, especially down the stretch. The Clippers’ defensive rotations just seemed a bit slower in the second half. Perhaps it was fatigue, as the Clippers uncharacteristically played only 8 guys, one of them being Eric Gordon who hasn’t played in ten days.
- The Ugly – Chris Kaman couldn’t buy a bucket to save his life tonight. Kaman went 3-for-15 from the field tonight, with his only makes coming from dunks. That’s right: Kaman went 0-for-12 on non-dunk attempts. Wide open jumpers, easy layups, 5-foot jump hooks, it didn’t matter. Kaman missed them all.
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kaman=headcase
Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
I hope the clippers lose everygame for the rest of the year
Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
you left out more of the ugly from kaman tonight.
the guy gave absolutely no effort on the boards. he was constantly standing behind his man just watching the missed shots go to the hornets. he didn’t box out one bit. he acted like a scared little girl around the hornet bigs, in particular okafor. our “all star” got straight up used. not to mention his weak ass effort in offensive pick-and-rolls. Actually, with chris it shouldn’t be using the term “pick” since he doesn’t set them. he just goes up to the top of the 3 line, and once baron or eric starts dribbling toward him for the pick to be set he turns his body to face the basket which allows the defender to get past him like a sheet of paper, completely defeating the whole purpose of the pick and roll. kaman played like a scared little girl this whole game. extremely frustrating!
does anybody else feel like kim hughes has no passion and competetiveness? whenever he talks about the game play, he sounds so monotonous. And i never saw him yelling at the guys to give more effort during the game.
D.J. Foster Reply:
March 16th, 2010 at 1:36 am
Hughes is a midwestern guy. Outward shows of passion and emotion aren’t really their thing. Just look at Gordon.
Chris McD Reply:
March 16th, 2010 at 7:23 am
I thought that one of the things that people complained about when Dunleavy was coach was that he yells out during the game. Now we have the opposite. We need a balanced screamer/quiet guy.
Kaman = facepalm
Posted on March 15th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Problem is that Kim and the players both know he’s out of the door come the offseason. There is very little he can do to motivate his players … they have to drive themselves forward and this is what Kim has being trying to emphasize. Self-motivation becomes problematic because the interests of the upcoming FAs are different from those of the players signed on to play next season. Its stat stuffers vs. guys who should be giving effort to build a solid foundation and momentum for next year’s team. Of course the latter group is also the core of the team so if they give effort it will help offset selfish play by the rest of the team. Honestly, when was the last time both Kaman and Baron both took to the floor with an engaged winning mentality?
At least that’s my take on the current situation…
Posted on March 16th, 2010 at 12:18 am
Not sure which I’d pick, depressing or infurating?
How does the top third of the first round draft picks look this year?
D.J. Foster Reply:
March 16th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Really, really good. Hopefully we’ll have some stuff for Clipperblog in the next few days “scouting” out some of the best players in the draft.
Posted on March 16th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
I would’ve rather seen Kaman go than Camby. They took the heart of the team! He was there day in and out. Dunleavy’s efforts to complete a team got him fired. He created a good team all they needed now is an allstar and a real coach (which they could’ve gottten. ) (i dunno about now)
(Griffin, Kaman, Camby, Gordon, Davis, Butller That’s a playoff team there! What happened!!)I’m starting to believe that there is such thing as the Clippers curse!
Just another frustrated fan.
Posted on March 16th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Now GM is out, now what people?, the problem still in the locker room, no leadership, OK BD had good night but every single time he had a good night the rest of the team collapses, why? Mr. I want to do it all big head is not doing what he is suppose to do.
Good thing is we lost the rest of the season and get a REALLY GOOD guard that can be part of the team. I’m not againts nobody but leadership is gone with Camby inside and outside the locker room. BD was a big spending ticket with no results.
Oh well! a new onwer should be great. Yes I’m another frustrated fan.
Posted on March 17th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
KEEP LOSING. Draft a center. TRADE KAMAN! TRADE HIM! TRADE HIS BIG UGLY FACE! TRADE HIS TINY INSECT SIZE BRAIN! I HATE THIS FUCKING TEAM!
Posted on March 21st, 2010 at 6:50 pm
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