Memphis Grizzlies 100(1-6) @ Clippers 103(3-4)
Gameday Haiku
Grizzlies in da house,
Give me Mayo on EJ.
Let us win three straight.
Post Game Notes
The Clippers came out flat and Gay lit them up. Rasual Butler got the start again while Kaman continue his early season tear. The Grizzlies handed the game over in the fourth quarter by repeated making silly fouls leading to freebie free throws. Butler, Baron and Kaman all missed some free throws in the end giving Gay a last second shot attempt to tie the game. Definitely need a better performance at home for any playoff chances.
- It seems like Baron is happy this year. Smiling and joking after assists and passes leading to shooting fouls. This bodes well for our playoff chances.
- Rudy Gay shot the lights out in the first half; he also shot the Grizzlies out of the game in the fourth quarter. How do you think Mayo feels about Gay taking 20 shots to his 12?
- Craig Smith is a beast. He is good for the Clippers's moral and just overall hustle and effort. He is certainly a player that can be part of a team to turn this miserable franchise around. 18 points including his first career three and 5 rebounds in 22 minutes.
- Rasual Butler needs to shoot better. He bricked quite a few open threes in the fourth. 6-17 is bad no matter how you slice it.
First Look
I have a hunch that Clippers will be Clippers tonight. That means somehow wasting all the momentum from the last 2 wins. Please prove me wrong!
Things to watch for:
Chris Kaman vs Marc Gasol
Neither will be able to stop the other from scoring. Kaman's length should bother Gasol just a little that he won't get over 20 points. I think Kaman will continue his midrange hot stroke to start the season so look for him to win this match-up.
Rebounding
Clippers is a fairly weak rebounding team, especially on the offensive side. While Memphis is the best team in this category and pulls down 15.2 offensive rebounds per game. If Kaman and/or Camby gets in foul trouble, yikes.
Zach Randolph
He will be a handful tonight. Camby simply doesn't have the weight and will be pushed. Z-bo will also step out for a jumper whereas rendering Camby ineffective.
Allen Iverson
He won't be playing tonight, or anytime soon.
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November 8th, 2009 - 17:26
The Clips has always had talent but can’t seem to put it all together for some reason. Their offense is solid, but they need that perimeter defender who can clamp down on the other team’s best perimeter player. I like the addition of Rasual Butler and Craig Smith.
Butler is a pure-shooter who has enough athletic ability to finish at the rim, but he’s never been a defender. He just doesn’t have the mentality to be expected to improve in that department. Smith is probably the only new addition that’s produced the most significant contribution to the Clippers. I like how he uses his body so well for rebounds. He certainly gives the Lakers problems. If he manages to defend without fouling too much and develops that mid-range jumper. I don’t how he can’t crack the starting lineup in the future.