Game Day: Clippers (20-12) @ Suns (18-15), Wed 1/3/24

[wpmiller42]

The officiating has been terrible during this comeback attempt

[specialsauce]

Good comeback. Where was this energy in the first half

[Mori Chu]

Bumpy game. I guess at least we made it close without Durant? Clips seem like a better version of the team we're trying to be. I hope we can grow and gain cohesion as the season goes on, else we just don't look like a title contender.

[wpmiller42]

Good comeback. Where was this energy in the first half

Exactly

[Gladiator]

Good comeback. Where was this energy in the first half

There was a massive difference. Second half energy and hustle is the template from here (this season), regardless of who’s playing.
Pleasantly surprised by Bol again.

[specialsauce]

I just cannot have low energy guys out there. KBD is a waste of a roster spot- he doesn’t do anything well and he doesn’t hustle either.

Why the hell did we give Eubanks minutes??? Lots of stupid decisions with the rotation continue. Jones needs to cycle out the trash end of the lineup and get some guys out of the g league or buy out market who hustle.

[Wally_West]

This for now.

[Mori Chu]

[djy2j]

Alot to unpack with this one.

Suns didn't come to play then they got punched in the mouth.

Clippers wanted to destroy them for all the recent playoff losses and they did for a while but luckily the Clippers don't get to leave feeling all that great.

Clips were razor sharp and shot lights out all game. Is that sustainable? Doubtful.

Officiating was just brutal.

Frank finally figuring out how to use Bol Bol. Kid just needs some confidence but it's growing each minute he's out there. Great spark off the bench and gets the crowd back in it.

Beal disappeared in the 4th. I think behind the Suns slow start Beals disappearance was the 2nd most disappointing thing.

Eric Gordon put up OK stats but feels like he's not making winning plays or providing constant effort.

KBD and Eubanks. Please find 2 other players James Jones. These guys aren't it.

I know Booker had a good second half but I don't think him being PG is going to equate to long term team success.

[Split T]

Missed this one, was Bol good again? Love to see Booker with a great shooting night..

[AmareIsGod]

Missed this one, was Bol good again? Love to see Booker with a great shooting night..

Yes! He looked better that Ayton. Better handles and better 3 point shit. Had a great drive and dish to Booker for a 3.

[Kryptonic]

F’ing Wally!

[Wally_West]

F’ing Wally!

Lol sources tell me that is definitely not me but that man is absolutely right.

[Mori Chu]

Wish we could have played Beal less than 40 minutes.

[TOO]

Missed this one, was Bol good again? Love to see Booker with a great shooting night..

Yes! He looked better that Ayton. Better handles and better 3 point shit. Had a great drive and dish to Booker for a 3.

Love a good 3 point shit.

[Superbone]

I had no expectations of a win tonight. Even with KD, we just haven't developed the cohesion yet of a full team together.

I have no complaints. The Clippers had a nearly perfect first quarter and took a big lead. The Suns never gave up or let down and got close at the end. The fully healthy Clippers are just the better team than we are minus Durant. They've also gelled more while the Suns are still working on it.

[Superbone]

I really hope Book can snap out of whatever funk he’s in. This teams is just a rough watch

I'd say he snapped out.

[Vladimir_Taltos]

No way are just Booker/Beal beating a clicking Kawhi/George/Harden and they've got Zubac in there...without KD. Chalk that one up and get KD back healthy soon...nice numbers on Bol, build on those!!!

VT

[Superbone]

Yes, Bol was a pleasant surprise once again. Really glad he’s figuring it out and becoming useful.

[ShelC]

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