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LA Clippers Lob City vs. Utah Jazz Swat Lake City, Wed. 8:30 MT ESPN

Cyrone Torbin said:
Burks doesn't play because he tries to do too much on offense. Guarnteed he would get more time if he didn't take ridiculous pull up jumpers and out of control takes to the rim. In a close game, you can't really risk playing a guy who may randomly decide to go 1 on 1.
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It's true. Burks' aggression is so random and unpredictable. It's kind of endearing. He should get more minutes.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
Burks doesn't play because he tries to do too much on offense. Guarnteed he would get more time if he didn't take ridiculous pull up jumpers and out of control takes to the rim. In a close game, you can't really risk playing a guy who may randomly decide to go 1 on 1.
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He has all around talent. I'd like to see more of it. I agree with you though that those pull ups early in the clock re brutal.
 
Cyrone Torbin said:
Burks doesn't play because he tries to do too much on offense. Guarnteed he would get more time if he didn't take ridiculous pull up jumpers and out of control takes to the rim. In a close game, you can't really risk playing a guy who may randomly decide to go 1 on 1.
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Yeah, he can be tough to watch at times. But he always does good things, too. Nice break at one point, a nice drive from the baseline. And then he gets overexcited shooting and ruins it. He's likely headed toward DNP land, but I still like his promise.
 
Another thing that I haven't seen discussed is how easily we gave up our 10 point lead with bad shot selection. Kanter and Favors are whooping *** up and down the court, then Burks decides to take some ill-advised shots. Those lead to easy Clippers point. Our 10 point lead turns to 2. We should have been able to build off that lead, or use it as a cushion to make the Clippers fight to get back into the game.
 
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siromar said:
Despite everything, the game was very exciting. Terrible subs and minute allocation by Corbin again. Clips wanted it more. Good for them.

Oh, and I really enjoy these Verlin/Craig fights. Keep it up guys.
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I do aim to entertain. Any tips?

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Cyrone Torbin said:
Burks doesn't play because he tries to do too much on offense. Guarnteed he would get more time if he didn't take ridiculous pull up jumpers and out of control takes to the rim. In a close game, you can't really risk playing a guy who may randomly decide to go 1 on 1.
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I don't agree in this case. IMO he would have been as effective on D and he was pretty good earlier in the game.
 
Favors is so strong that Griffin couldn't even back him down. Millsap tried, but he is just too small. Harris needs to be traded ASAP, he has no finesse in his driving game. Finally, Karl Malone needs to come back in his prime and show these goofs of the NBA how to really play the game.
 
Verlin said:
Why can't you put me on it? I know you need to get the last word in and really I am bored of this with you. So have it craigy boy.
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Well, I don't chase you around and try to rebut your posts. I just provide the redz.

But mainly, I am enjoying this. You act like you don't. So if you really wish I would go away, why not put me on ignore?

I dont' want to put you on ignore. What would I do without you?
 
Brown Notes said:
I don't agree in this case. IMO he would have been as effective on D and he was pretty good earlier in the game.
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I disagree with your disagree. Burks always shows flashes. But he plays out of control. It's a learning process. He has to figure out when to use his aggression, and when those same instincts are leading him astray. And for Ty, he can't leave a player on the floor who is going to break down the offense like Burks frequently does.
 
I'm hoping this loss gives us momentum - we didn't roll over or fold after the questionable calls. I like how Corbin has most of our guys playing defense. And I noticed Al had some good help defense - he sucks on man defense though.
 
billyshelby said:
Steve Luhm isn't qualified to wash my underwear. Yeah, it was a bad foul by Jefferson. But if Jefferson doesn't show up tonight, we lose by 20.
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True dat, but he's ranks above Gordon Monson in my book.
Yes, Jefferson did have a good game, but I thought it was his bad rotations that caused those first quarter alley oops.
 
Originally Posted by The Thriller
Dirtbag clippers?

Blame Ty?

Excessive celebration? Hugging after having lost 16 straight in SLC?

Huh????

Folks, give them credit. They survived a Jefferson explosion, they shut down Millsap, and took over a tough physical game in a hostile environment.

The Clippers also kicked our asses on the boards. I didn't think a team in the NBA could do that to us. They made Favors look like a pansie and completely smothered Hayward and Harris.

Give them credit.

Their rebounding edge should tell you a lot. They say rebounding is effort. Well.... One could infer then, that they wanted this more.

Instead of trashing the clippers, tip your hat to them. Now challenge our team to learn from this and get better. We gotta play with more effort outrebound our opponents EVERY SINGLE NIGHT, find a way to make 3 pointers, and to focus better so we don't miss gimmie FTs.

Agree, clips outplayed the jazz. No need to whine and bitch. Clips are a damn good team. If they can strengthen their bench they will be dangerous.
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Dam* accurate appraisal "Thriller" Especially the part about Dirtbag Clips. Seriously though any team that gives them any pieces (players) that help should be drummed out of the league. Believe their defense is not adequate to be a serious contender though. Neither is ours, we have serious flaws also, well documented on this board and elsewhere. We need to keep working on our own shortcomings.
 
Grandpa Jazz said:
Dam* accurate appraisal "Thriller" Especially the part about Dirtbag Clips. Seriously though any team that gives them any pieces (players) that help should be drummed out of the league. Believe their defense is not adequate to be a serious contender though. Neither is ours, we have serious flaws also, well documented on this board and elsewhere. We need to keep working on our own shortcomings.
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I found their celebration to be ridiculous.
 
Big Al has made some major improvements in his passing. I hope he looks at film and realizes what a dumbass foul he did on griffin, straight up lazy. NO EXCUSE. I won't give up on Al, but he should've figured out how to play effective defense a long time ago.
 
kabenac said:
I found their celebration to be ridiculous.
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That's what young players do when they have never won anything.

For all the accolades that Chris Paul gets, he has won ONE playoff series his entire career.
For those counting at home, that is one more than Tracy McGrady
 
Hayward had a nice game, and his defense lately has been very impressive. But he's got to learn to finish. It's maddening watching him miss layups or try a circus shot rather than getting physical. But on the plus side, I didn't see any of his trademark passes from under the rim tonight. He's definitely being more aggressive out there.
 
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