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Analysis of Clipper Preseason Victory (by PartyTime)

Posted by: david on Oct 23, 2007 - 01:45 AM
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So I watched the Clippers beat the Lakers today and there were a few things that really caught my eye. I would like to, if ya'll don't mind, tell you guys what I think about the game and the plays that I saw today

Clippers Aren't Bad: Today really impressed me. I would think without Brand, that we wouldn't be able to hold our own. But I realized that with the clippers, it has turned into a collective effort. Everyone on the court contributed in some way or other.

The new additions are nice I was surprised to see the new additions really work well with the team. Dan Dickau really held his ground playing the point while even knockin down some threes. This was something i thought was missing last year. A player to kick it out to take an open three. Brevin Knight barely played, but he also was efficient. I was particularly impressed with Ruben Patterson. He really showed me that he can contribute to this team by his Hustle. He dove for balls and scrambled around the court and really did well. He defended well as well. I think this kinda hustle and energy will be good for our team.

The young guys aren't bad at all Last year when we drafted Paul Davis, I really didn't think he would be able to help our team at all. But watching him play today, he shows a wide range of skills. He has the low post game. He was a big presence down low. He has a nice 15-20 foot jumper(FOR A BIG GUY?!?). he can shoot free throws. Though he is young, he really played well. I didn't really find any mistakes from his play this game. What a sweet touch on his shot. and MAN, Al Thornton? where do I start. People should start taking him seriously, cuz the Lakers didn't, and he can shoot and penetrate. Though he can't really pass(which i hope he does later on his career), he moves well without the ball and can get his shot. He is an explosive player that will be very exciting to watch. Boy, he has mad hops.

The veterans can hold the fort Corey Maggette has accepted the challenge, and i see him producing. He was his usual self by attacking the basket and getting his points. Cassell is Cassell. Age is but a number. His defense my fall even more, but his offensive game doesn't require that much speed cuz he uses his smarts instead of his speed or power. Kaman looks like he will do well this year. His footwork really impressed me and he looks skinnier, which is good, cuz he will be quicker. Hopefully he gets a consistent 10 foot jumper and will really like what i see.

This was only a pre-season game and we were playing Kobeless Lakers. They weren't playing Kobe Bryant, they were play Coby Karl(who will be cut), so that only says so much, But so far I like what I see, I really do.

RANDOM SIDE NOTE: TWIN TOWERS ANYONE? Paul Davis and Chris Kaman hold down the key pretty well I think. We know Kaman can block shots, but if Davis can start intimidating the opposition, it will be fun to watch them guard the basket.