On this day of maternal appreciation, the Clippers have emerged victorious from a grueling series against Memphis. If the Clippers had lost this extremely physical Game 7, there would have been no doubt about Vinny Del Negro’s future; he would have been fed to the Mama Grizzlies, never to be seen again (besides i[...]
In the aftermath of a “Do-or-Die” Game 7, Kevin Arnovitz takes stock of the win, a quintessential Clippers victory executed in a manner most unexpected: There are big postseason games characterized by a brilliant strategic adjustment, exploiting a defensive weakness or attacking a mismatch at the perfect mo[...]
Clippers win! Here’s my Lob City Ledger over at ESPNLA.com from the gutsy Game 7 win over Memphis. We’ll have a full recap coming tonight, but for now, here’s the Ledger: Blake Griffin 3-12 FG | 2-3 FT | 4 REB | 0 AST | 8 PTS | -5 GRADE: B Sometimes ugly is beautiful. Griffin couldn’t find ways [...]
Before we let you choose your own disaster, let me explain the first three quarters. No, there is no time — let me sum up. First problem: Chris Paul can’t penetrate or get in the lane. His hip is limiting his movement. Second problem: Blake Griffin can’t get up and down the floor like he usually does.[...]
Game 7 awaits. Here’s the Lob City Ledger from ESPNLA.com by our guy Jordan Heimer. I’ll have a special hangover edition recap in the morning. Blake Griffin 6-11 FG | 5-6 FT | 5 REB | 6 AST | 17 PTS | -2 GRADE: A- Haters will insist that his perpetual wince was faked. To the rest of us, Blake Griffin clearl[...]
Read this. Kevin Arnovitz put together a very detailed, incredibly fascinating look at how Clippers Vice President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey got to where he is today. From his acting days to his rapid advancement through basketball, this piece provides the incredible details of how Olshey made a career for h[...]