In preparation for their first round meeting with the Grizzlies in the playoffs, we invited Chip Crain and Red Coleman from the TrueHoop Network’s famed Grizzlies blog 3 Shades of Blue to run a little 5-on-5 with some of our guys. Let’s hear your thoughts and predictions in the comments section. 1. W[...]
Our very own Kevin Arnovitz and Jordan Heimer discuss what Blake Griffin should do to defend himself and what the implications of losing homecourt advantage are. As the guys put a bow on the regular season, they bring in ESPN.com’s David Thorpe to discuss all the ins and outs of the Clippers-Grizzlies playoff mat[...]
The maiden voyage of this new look Clippers squad left a bevy of highlights and a lot of enduring moments. Here are the nominees: Chauncey Billups hits a game winning three v. Dallas (01-18-2012) At the time, this was the third game without Chris Paul (who had strained his hamstring two games prior v. Lakers). This sho[...]
With the regular season done and gone, it’s time to dish out some awards. Every player won’t win an award (cue Brian Cook sad face) and there will be no punch and pie. This is serious business. Please direct any and all hatred in the comments section my way, as per usual, since it was my decision and my dec[...]
The Clippers controlled their own destiny going into last night’s game, but now they’ll have to hope Memphis has a similar collapse. Here’s my Lob City Ledger from ESPNLA.com from the regular season finale: Blake Griffin 11-14 FG | 7-14 FT | 10 REB | 6 AST | 29 PTS | +5 GRADE: A- No Chris Paul?[...]
He shouldn’t gloat about it, as the game ended in a loss, but Blake Griffin had a special Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. He didn’t rebound particularly well, nor did his defense look shockingly better. His passing was as good as it always is and that seemingly perplexed (or arrogant) look he gives[...]