Clippers Might Take Out Spurs in Playoffs

critical_beatdown · Star Player Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 2072

It sounds crazy to say it, but the Clippers match up very well against Spurs and may take them out in 1st round if Spurs fall to 4th spot (as current).

If I'm Dunleavy, I start Livingston on Parker defensively, and play Cassell at the 2 on Bowen. A healthy Cory Maggette gets the Manu assignment, which he can more than handle, Brand matches up with Duncan, and Kaman abuses the Spurs' centers.

I'm just guessing right now, since I haven't been studying the Clippers too closely, but it would seem that Livingston would be quicker defensively than Sam, plus his length would be a great asset against Parker. Maggette might even be the 6th man if Cuttino needs to remain a starter to keep his confidence and attitude right, and Cuttino ought to be able to stay with Manu too.

This year, the Clippers lost in OT at San Antonio and killed them at Staples 98-85.

The Clippers would be a legit threat to Dallas too, should Dallas be the one to falter and fall to the 4th seed.

DaggerInTheHeart · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:29 pm Post subject:

What does this have to do with the Lakers?

can people quit actting like this is a Clipper lounge throw that junk to the NBA discussion.

AussieLakerFan · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:29 pm Post subject:

Anything COULD happen... no doubt...

Spurs come up big in playoff time. Clippers haven't been there before.

That's the deciding factor.

Popp knows how to coach a playoff team and make adjustments over a series.

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wolfpaclaker · Retired Number Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 58344

I don't know.

I think it would be a 6 game series, but the Spurs would win. In 7 game series, ussually the better regilar season team wins.

Plus one must factor the Clipps have no playoff experience. Expecting to beat the Spurs is too much. I expect them to make some big mistakes in the playoffs considering it would be basically Cassell who has any real playoff experience.

angel · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 2:37 pm Post subject:

This isn't really a Lakers topic. Of course, anything can happen. The Lakers were favored by ten to one odds in the NBA finals and lost.
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Bergamotichek · Retired Number Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 16777206

I'll be shocked if the Clippers make it past the 1st round.

As for the thread... off to General NBA land.

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Sage_10 · Star Player Joined: 24 Dec 2005 Posts: 6668

If TD doesn't get in ship-shape SA is going down. It wouldn't surprise me if the Clips take em out. That being the case it wouldn't surprise me to see the lakers-clips match up in the 2nd round.

statman · Starting Rotation Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 647

I agree with JD. The Spurs are too playoff-tested. They'll be a different team come postseason; right now they are just going through the motions. The Clippers have a better chance against the Mavs (although that's no cakewalk).

angel · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:49 pm Post subject:

Experience makes a difference in the Playoffs. The Spurs have that. The Clippers haven't seen Playoff intensity yet.
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Stylistic Stylez · Star Player Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 4336

pop would probably put bowen on corey maggette
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angel · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 3:56 pm Post subject:

Realistically, the Clippers would be a one and out against the Spurs.
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i think any1 can take anyone this year in the west..
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AirKobe8 · Star Player Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 8586

Clippers cant beat the Spurs, not in a million years, they could even hold the starters but then, Spurs would still have Finley, Horry, NVE, Mohammed and Barry off the bench, do they plan on using Baker to stop Rob? Singleton on Finley?
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I think it would be difficult for the Clippers to beat the Spurs. There are a few players on the Clippers who have playoff experience such as Sam Cassell and Mobley, and that should definitely help. Elton Brand will definitely be ready to play cause he's a big time performer.

However, the Spurs have much more experience and they've gone through many playoff games. They are definitely favored to win against the Clippers. Realistically, the Spurs should be the 2nd seed in the playoffs if it weren't for the way the divisions are set up. That just shows how the luck of the draw is against the Clippers since if we were to go with the old playoff format, the Clippers would be in the 4th seed and wouldn't have to face the Spurs until they met in the WCF. WCF series are tough to overcome and teams are starting it off in the first round. It's going to be a difficult battle, but I believe teh Spurs will come out on top of it.
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AirKobe8 · Star Player Joined: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 8586

It just aint so hard, Spurs would take it in 5, Clippers aint nothing better than last year's Nuggets and still the Spurs beat 'em easily, Spurs are underrated, theyre by far the best team in the league - and Im not a Spurs troll, I hate 'em, but respect where its due.
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Crazy LA Fan14 · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 12:59 pm Post subject:

No doubt they could win, but it's not gonne be a walk in the park. They match up better with the spurs than they do with the Mavs. But I would much rather see the Clips at the sixth spot playin Denver which they are 2-1 against this year. But if the Clippers keep winning, it's gonna be an interesting series.

GO CLIPPERS

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TLT · Star Player Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 1025

Who cares what the Clippers do???????

DaggerInTheHeart · Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 3:43 pm Post subject:

^ HaHa no kidden, it's these Clipper fans who keep actting like we care what there team does but you can't blame them they don't have any actual Clipper boards so they come to Laker boards to spread there BS.