Break the Curse

9Nov/090

Clippers (3-4) vs New Orleans Hornets (2-5)

Gameday Haiku
Almighty Chris Paul
dropping dimes to David West;
May I plead ’Mercy?"

First Look

I hate to be pessimistic but Clippers will have trouble without Eric Gordon.  Baron will have plenty of trouble with CP3, everyone does; Thornton starting and playing 40+ means is very unappealing.  David West had two mediocre games in a row so I will watch out for him to make it up tonight.  Plus he has the ability to draw Camby away from protecting the rim.

  • CP3thumbsChris Paul is Godlike
    He is averaging 27 points a game this season but he is just not getting the support from his teammates.  He is also not getting the amount of steals we are used to seeing.  Not sure what is wrong there.
  • Outstanding Okafor
    He's been quietly averaging 12p/11r/2b over 7 games.  This is a major upgrade from Tyson Chandler which makes it strange that the Hornets are playing so poorly.  He is a premier low post defender with the size to bother Kaman.

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9Nov/090

Heavy Dose on the House 11/09/09

2009-10 NBA - YTD: 16-14, +0.84u ATS: 10-11 Totals: 6-3

11/9

1. Hornets -2 @ LA Clippers 1.05u
Hornets coming off an embarrassing loss to the Lakers's B team. Look for David West to bounce back with a strong game by taking Camby outside. EJ is out with sore groin, that means Butler moves to the 2 and Thornton will be starting. This also means Ricky Davis might see the floor tonight and that is bad news bear Clippers fans. Thornton has been absolutely horrendous so far this season and I see no reason to improve.

2. 76ers +2 vs Phoenix 1.09u
Phoenix has been playing great and Grant Hill is a rebounding machine, but I like the 76ers in this spot. Last road game of a perfect road trip so far. Suns has been turning the ball over alot, but getting away with it by shooting lights out. I expect their carelessness to catch up to them tonight. Barbosa will likely play tonight but he has been ineffective when he does.

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