Over much of the past month, the Clippers have been a decisive defensive team. They’ve slowed opponents with initial traps and quick recoveries. When ballhandlers find freedom or connect with their bigs, the Clippers’ weak side rotation has been prompt. Marcus Camby anchors that enterprise, but even Al Thor[...]
Top five units in basketball in overall rating (offensive points per 100 possessions-defensive points per 100 possessions, minimum 100 minutes played): 1. Dallas Mavericks (41.42) Jason Kidd Jason Terry Shawn Marion Dirk Nowitzki Erick Dampier 2. Atlanta Hawks (36.66) Mike Bibby Jamal Crawford Joe Johnson Josh Smith Al[...]
Sandwiched between Orlando’s early 3-point onslaught and some untimely late game offensive failings were two of the best quarters the Clippers have played all year. Clippers fans are accustomed to narrowing in on glimpses of potential, but tonight they received an extended look at what a motivated and engaged tea[...]
The Los Angeles Times reports that a deficiency in Vitamin D might be one of the reasons Chris Kaman has been struggling lately: Kaman missed practice Nov. 12, but it wasn’t until two weeks ago during a doctor’s visit when he discovered why he felt listless: doctors diagnosed he was deficient in Vitamin D, [...]
Quick thoughts about the win: Saturday night’s affair is a horrendous offensive showcase. As they did in their last meeting ten days ago, both teams shoot below 40 percent from the field. Once Danny Granger leaves the game when he aggravates his bruised right heel in the opening minute of the third quarter, the P[...]