Clippers 1st round pick watch thread

[JBcat]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games. 

[wdleehi]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games.

Try and spin it anyway you like doesn't change the fact they have played well.  They are still tied with the 6th best record in the league.  And every playoff team plays the same amount of lottery teams and playoff teams.


It is wishful thinking that they are somehow going to have a major drop without an unexpected event (think major injury to Paul or Blake)

[JBcat]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games.

Try and spin it anyway you like doesn't change the fact they have played well.  They are still tied with the 6th best record in the league.  And every playoff team plays the same amount of lottery teams and playoff teams.


It is wishful thinking that they are somehow going to have a major drop without an unexpected event (think major injury to Paul or Blake)

Wow.  I didn't think I would have to defend myself from insults from a moderator when creating a post with useful information.   I'm not the one ignoring or spinning information. 

I do realize that yes everyone at the end of a 82 game schedule plays the same amount of games against quality and lottery teams.  However during the course of the season you should know that it varies.  Some teams go through a tough stretch earlier in the season and vice versa.   This is one tough stretch coming up, and they just went through a semi cupcake stretch. 

I don't particularly think the Clippers are a deep team which could hurt them.  Let's see where they stand on March 15th before throwing out more insults.

[sofutomygaha]

Wow.  I didn't think I would have to defend myself from insults from a moderator when creating a post with useful information.   I'm not the one ignoring or spinning information. 

settle down

[wdleehi]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games.

Try and spin it anyway you like doesn't change the fact they have played well.  They are still tied with the 6th best record in the league.  And every playoff team plays the same amount of lottery teams and playoff teams.


It is wishful thinking that they are somehow going to have a major drop without an unexpected event (think major injury to Paul or Blake)

Wow.  I didn't think I would have to defend myself from insults from a moderator when creating a post with useful information.   I'm not the one ignoring or spinning information. 

I do realize that yes everyone at the end of a 82 game schedule plays the same amount of games against quality and lottery teams.  However during the course of the season you should know that it varies.  Some teams go through a tough stretch earlier in the season and vice versa.   This is one tough stretch coming up, and they just went through a semi cupcake stretch. 

I don't particularly think the Clippers are a deep team which could hurt them.  Let's see where they stand on March 15th before throwing out more insults.

Sorry you are easily offended.


Speaking of tough stretches, make sure you check out the Suns next 10 games. 




The point is, there is nothing that is happening to suggest the Clippers are going to drop from playing 65% to less then 50% except hope that they do.

[JBcat]

Well now, Griffin is having elbow surgery, and out indefinitely.  I'm not going to feel too bad about  that. 

They have lost 3 in a row, and going through a brutal stretch.  Big game today against OKC.   

Without a deep bench this is really going to hurt them, and they hardly have any trade assets.

Maybe Big Baby will start in his place.

[spikelovetheCelts]

Well now, Griffin is having elbow surgery, and out indefinitely.  I'm not going to feel too bad about  that. 

They have lost 3 in a row, and going through a brutal stretch.  Big game today against OKC.   

Without a deep bench this is really going to hurt them, and they hardly have any trade assets.

Maybe Big Baby will start in his place.

Hopefully they will not make the Playoffs and They win the Lottery and The Celts get the no. 1 and no. 2 pick. A man can dream. GO OKC and NO. The stars maybe aligning are way. Maybe PHX will get a top 5 pick and the Lakers will have to wait.

[MBunge]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games.

Try and spin it anyway you like doesn't change the fact they have played well.  They are still tied with the 6th best record in the league.  And every playoff team plays the same amount of lottery teams and playoff teams.


It is wishful thinking that they are somehow going to have a major drop without an unexpected event (think major injury to Paul or Blake)

Because teams going on weirdly long winning or losing streaks NEVER happens in the NBA.  Nope.  Not once in the entire history of the NBA has a team in the top 6 of the conference standings EVER ended the season out of the playoffs, with or without a major injury.  I mean, that would be like a team with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love playing .500 ball through almost half of an entire regular season.

It's just unpossible!

Mike

[tazzmaniac]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games.

Try and spin it anyway you like doesn't change the fact they have played well.  They are still tied with the 6th best record in the league.  And every playoff team plays the same amount of lottery teams and playoff teams.


It is wishful thinking that they are somehow going to have a major drop without an unexpected event (think major injury to Paul or Blake)

Because teams going on weirdly long winning or losing streaks NEVER happens in the NBA.  Nope.  Not once in the entire history of the NBA has a team in the top 6 of the conference standings EVER ended the season out of the playoffs, with or without a major injury.  I mean, that would be like a team with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love playing .500 ball through almost half of an entire regular season.

It's just unpossible!

Mike

The Clips have a 6 game lead on NOP and a 7.5 game lead on OKC.  Its really hard to lose that big of a lead with 30 games left.  The Griffin injury certainly helps but NOP has no chance if Davis misses more than a couple games.   

[MBunge]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games.

Try and spin it anyway you like doesn't change the fact they have played well.  They are still tied with the 6th best record in the league.  And every playoff team plays the same amount of lottery teams and playoff teams.


It is wishful thinking that they are somehow going to have a major drop without an unexpected event (think major injury to Paul or Blake)

Because teams going on weirdly long winning or losing streaks NEVER happens in the NBA.  Nope.  Not once in the entire history of the NBA has a team in the top 6 of the conference standings EVER ended the season out of the playoffs, with or without a major injury.  I mean, that would be like a team with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love playing .500 ball through almost half of an entire regular season.

It's just unpossible!

Mike

The Clips have a 6 game lead on NOP and a 7.5 game lead on OKC.  Its really hard to lose that big of a lead with 30 games left.  The Griffin injury certainly helps but NOP has no chance if Davis misses more than a couple games.

It's certainly not likely and less so with Davis getting hurt, but there's nothing ridiculous about wondering if a team like the Clips (outside the top 4 in the conference with a bad bench) could miss the playoffs.

Mike

[apc]

Clips should tank to improve their 2nd round pick 

[Yoki_IsTheName]

I wouldn't be too excited about it. I understand that not having Blake Griffin would certainly help the Clippers, but I think CP3 and Doc Rivers would be able to atleast contain the damage until Blake comes back.

Although, a pick in the mid teens - early 20's still wouldn't be as bad, as a lot thought it will be in the late 20's.

[GratefulCs]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games.

Try and spin it anyway you like doesn't change the fact they have played well.  They are still tied with the 6th best record in the league.  And every playoff team plays the same amount of lottery teams and playoff teams.


It is wishful thinking that they are somehow going to have a major drop without an unexpected event (think major injury to Paul or Blake)

Because teams going on weirdly long winning or losing streaks NEVER happens in the NBA.  Nope.  Not once in the entire history of the NBA has a team in the top 6 of the conference standings EVER ended the season out of the playoffs, with or without a major injury.  I mean, that would be like a team with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love playing .500 ball through almost half of an entire regular season.

It's just unpossible!

Mike

I like your style, Mike


TP


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[Smartacus]

I wouldn't be too excited about it. I understand that not having Blake Griffin would certainly help the Clippers, but I think CP3 and Doc Rivers would be able to atleast contain the damage until Blake comes back.

Although, a pick in the mid teens - early 20's still wouldn't be as bad, as a lot thought it will be in the late 20's.

Mid teens puts you in an entire different class of player. Could mean upgrading to someone like Montrezl Harel from a less than stellar Christian Wood.

[tazzmaniac]

Overly wishful thinking.


They are currently tied for the 6th best record in the league and you expect them to drop off the map?

You're putting words in my mouth with an overly simple statement.

In summary all I basically said due to their schedule the rest of the season, and more specifically their next 24 games things could get interesting especially given how well teams right below them are playing.

But ignoring how well they are playing.

In the last 10, they are 7-3.


The teams below them:
6-4
7-3
8-2
7-3
5-5

One team is 1 game better then them in the last 10 games.

Did you check out who they played in their last 10 games or ignore that?

4 of those wins were against lottery teams 76rs, Lakers, Celtics, and Kings, and 5th win against a Nets team hanging on for dear life.

They also won against the Mavs and Blazers but lost against the Hawks, Heat, and Cavs.  Going 2 and 3 here to me is more indicative of what they are up against over the next 24 games.

Try and spin it anyway you like doesn't change the fact they have played well.  They are still tied with the 6th best record in the league.  And every playoff team plays the same amount of lottery teams and playoff teams.


It is wishful thinking that they are somehow going to have a major drop without an unexpected event (think major injury to Paul or Blake)

Because teams going on weirdly long winning or losing streaks NEVER happens in the NBA.  Nope.  Not once in the entire history of the NBA has a team in the top 6 of the conference standings EVER ended the season out of the playoffs, with or without a major injury.  I mean, that would be like a team with LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love playing .500 ball through almost half of an entire regular season.

It's just unpossible!

Mike

The Clips have a 6 game lead on NOP and a 7.5 game lead on OKC.  Its really hard to lose that big of a lead with 30 games left.  The Griffin injury certainly helps but NOP has no chance if Davis misses more than a couple games.

It's certainly not likely and less so with Davis getting hurt, but there's nothing ridiculous about wondering if a team like the Clips (outside the top 4 in the conference with a bad bench) could miss the playoffs.

Mike

Definitely not ridiculous with the strength of the west.  NOP has a very easy schedule coming up.  They only play one over .500 team in their next 11 games.  So if they have Davis, they should rack up a lot of wins.