Nothing out of the ordinary. Just your average 7:00 eastern time NBA match up for the 4-19 Washington Wizards, but since the Clippers are on ESPN or NBA TV any other night. I decided to weigh in my thoughts for the match up in D.C.
No, I'm not gonna make a bold prediction. Washington has no chance of winning this game right? 4-19 on the season, three wins coming at the Verizon Center, and two of them versus the only team worse then this Washington squad? Fresh off firing Flip Saunders, Washington hasn't showed me anything much different, however I feel the team responds and listens better to Randy.
Right now: 15 games under .500, eight players still under the age of 25. I would consider a 25-41 type record a success. The Wiz have cap room to go out, and shop around in free agency, and maybe actually looking for a head coach wouldn't be a terrible idea.
Look I didn't make this post just to babble on about the potential future of the Wizards.
I just want to point out that, Washington has just a good a shot at beating L.A. as L.A. does of beating the Wizards. Think I'm crazy? Well ask the league leading Thunder.
Washington comes into the game with three straight losses, their last one coming yesterday by more than 15 points in Toronto (106-89). While the Clippers come in after a loss in Friday's match up versus the Nuggets (112-91.)
What I'm watching for is for Washington to get on their normal quick start, and to eliminate "Lob City." If there could be just one game where Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan etc. could be held to less than 3-4 dunks combined. It throws the Clips off their game. Forced to pull away from their normal "throw it up and Blake will come down" with it plan. The Clippers become a lot easier to beat. However, Chris Paul (18.9 ppg), Caron Bulter (14.9 ppg) and Mo Williams (14.7 ppg) ain't no joke. Shutting down the Clippers post game isn't the only key.
Nick Young (17.4 ppg) and John Wall (15.4 ppg) in company can put points on the board. It's just this Wizards squad doesn't know how to play from behind. Which is why I say, take away "Lob City" and the "overpraised" L.A. Clippers will still keep the title as "the second best team in L.A."
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| Wizards PG Shelvin Mack #22 |
Role Player: (PG) Shelvin Mack 13 points, 5 ast.
Role Player: (SF) Caron Butler 22 points, 5 ast, 9 reb.
Looking at it as an optimist.
Final Score: Clippers 96 Wizards 84
However, my score does not reflect how close this game will be.
Getting caught up in the fact that it's Wizards versus Clippers
Final Score: Clippers 99 Wizards 82
Pick a side.
This video clip was from Fridays showing of ESPN First Take. Guest John Legend making the point that Skip Bayless and overall ESPN has milked Tim Tebow to death! Just stop talking about him, since it is off season for the Denver Broncos..I have to agree.
Now on to my point...the Los Angeles Clippers have the 8th best record in the NBA. Their overall goal is to start a potential dynasty, but as for right now, only one month in. Their just the "Extra-Ordinary Clippers."
Other match ups to watch for
7:00 EST
Philadelphia (16-7) @ Atlanta (16-7)
Orlando (14-9) @ Indiana (16-6) NBA TV
8:30 EST
Oklahoma City (18-4) @ San Antonio (15-9)
9:00 EST
Los Angeles Lakers (14-9) @ Utah (12-9)
10:00 EST
Denver (15-8) @ Portland (13-10) NBA TV
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