Break the Curse

Thoughts on the 10/30 Mavs @ Clips

The first four games of the season have been very disappointing. I really was optimistic to start the season despite Griffin's injury. Now, not so much. 40 wins is out for reach and 30 seems tough too. I am normally not the pessimistic type but I really dislike the way the Clippers are playing as a team. They do have a soft schedule ahead so hopefully the team will pick up the intensity.

• Baron Davis sat out the fourth quarter.
  Baron played horribly all throughout the four games and did not do much today. Although I am somewhat encouraged by the fact that Coach Dunleavy stuck with the bench for once, I really don't see the Clippers pulling off a tight game with their best players on the bench. Despite his poor play, Baron is the player who can come in and close the game and this is something Telfair cannot do.
• Al Thornton sucks
  Terrible defense on Dirk. Looking lost and letting Marion lose. Black hole on offense. Nothing new here, move along.
• Chris Kaman 3.0
  Kid from Michigan averaging 22/10 against Bynum, Phoenix centers, Okur, Dampier.
• Box Score Oddity: Rasual Butler
  26 minutes, 1 point on 3 shots.