Open Thread: Regular Season Game 65

by Jake Whitacre on Mar 15, 2008 8:10 AM EDT in Game Threads

The Essentials:
Clippers (21-43) at Wizards (32-32)
7 p.m.
Verizon Center
CSN

This Year:
February 19: Wizards 91, Clippers 89

Notable Clippers numbers this season:
24th in expected winning percentage (.301)
12th in pace factor (90.8 possessions per game)
29th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating
17th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating

Key Links (drop any others in the comments)
Clips Nation
Clippers Blog
Money From the Parking Lot

Starting Lineups:
Clippers
PG: Brevin Knight
SG: Cuttino Mobley
SF: Corey Maggette
PF: Al Thornton
C: Chris Kaman/Josh Powell

Wizards
PG: Antonio Daniels
SG: DeShawn Stevenson
SF: Caron Butler
PF: Antawn Jamison
C: Brendan Haywood

Tonight's Lines
Clippers at Wizards: Wizards by 12.5
Over/Under on Total Scoring: 192

I might not be around until game time (if not later) so everyone gets an early game thread today.

I think the line for tonight's game pretty much says it all. The Clippers are probably the only team in the NBA that can claim they've had to deal with more injuries this year than anyone else. Elton Brand has been out all year after tearing his ACL, Smush Parker has essentially replaced Sam Cassell who was bought out of his contract last month, Chris Kaman has had to deal with back problems recently, and as you may remember Shaun Livingston hasn't played since that horrific knee injury he suffered last year. Put it all together and it's led to a very tough year for Clippers fans. One of the bright spots this season has been rookie Al Thornton who's been a steady contributor all season.

There isn't any reason that the Wizards should lose this game tonight, considering they already beat them on the road when they were without Caron and the Clippers had Kaman. As long as there aren't any ill effects from Caron's par-tay on Thursday night/Friday morning (you can get a good recap of the fun here) than everything should go fine.

This is an open thread, so if you know what movie Pooh Richardson played a role in, drop your knowledge here.

GO WIZARDS!

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Picks

I'm never comfortable with a double digit line, but alas, that's what we're dealing with here.

Wizards
Over

Oh, and I should mention that Seth isn't allowed to answer the trivia. That's all.

Bullets Forever: Where discussion on personnel decisions turn into arguments about Lindsay Lohan.

by Jake Whitacre on Mar 15, 2008 8:16 AM EDT reply actions

There isn't any reason !!!!!!!!!

"There isn't any reason that the Wizards should lose this game tonight"
This is why there is a good chance we may lose tonight. Also-I'm thrilled to have Caron back.

by beatlesboy1963 on Mar 15, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions

Movie

Jason Richardson appeared in a movie called Rebound.

by Rook on Mar 15, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

picks

Clippers
Over

I just can't take the Wiz against that line. We could blow 'em out and play reserves against reserves for the last 3 minutes and still only win by 11.

Also, I'll say it again. PHILLY CANNOT OVERTAKE US IN THE STANDINGS. It's a quality-of-life issue, folks. You don't know what sort of shit I'll take from people in my neighborhood!

by sierradave on Mar 15, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

not again

i just heard on sports night that Caron & Brendan might not be playin they said something about a hand injury with caron but im gettin sick of this crap

by bant82 on Mar 15, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

Sort of Again

Caron's playing (wrist), Brendan's not (knee tendinitis, according to EG, and Arenas is having an MRI Monday or Tuesday and could play Wednesday.

by bronco6778 on Mar 15, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

well could be worse then

atleast caron is playing hopefuly brendan is not out to long

by bant82 on Mar 15, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Picks

Clips - under. So Andray at center? GOnna be small ball tonight.

"My swag [is] phenomenal."

by Icantfeelmyface on Mar 15, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

Gilbert update

Right here.

Bullets Forever: Where discussion on personnel decisions turn into arguments about Lindsay Lohan.

by Jake Whitacre on Mar 15, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

30 seconds left

Down by three. Three Clippers have five fouls.

Someone explain to me why the F*CK we're having Jamison take a contested three in this spot.

Seriously, I need some help on this one. Every one of their offensive options has five fouls. Drive to the hoop.

Embarrasing.

by sierradave on Mar 15, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

30 seconds later

Those contested threes by Jamison are looking pretty good.

Bullets Forever: Where discussion on personnel decisions turn into arguments about Lindsay Lohan.

by Jake Whitacre on Mar 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

There's a difference, though

Even if they pull this off, I still have a terrible taste in my mouth about this game. He hit a three and the three free throws when those were the only options to stay in the game. With 30 seconds left, you can go for the easy two, try to draw a foul and knock one of their scoring options out of the game.

That said, nice turnaround!

by sierradave on Mar 15, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions