Tomorrow night, Rip City is back in action against the Clippers. The previous game against Dallas did not go as well (2nd half in particular). The Clippers will be another test for our posts, as Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan are tenacious rebounders and are among the most physical players in the league. (I know, I know, insert flopping joke here...) The frontcourt for LAC must be boxed out, and Portland can control the glass against this team. After hot shooting from 3 point range, our guards and wings have been taking less-than-ideal shots, fadeaway threes from Batum being among the least productive shots. Barton should be our 6th man as well, as he can limit Jamal Crawford when he enters.
Keys to win:
1. Shoot 48%. In Terry Stotts offense, high percentage shooting in a necessity.
2. Limit Paul to 6 assists. When he is most involved, the Clippers are at their most dangerous. I would start with Matthews defending him.
3. LA scores 25. Griffin is not a great defender, and Jordan will buy pump fakes. LA should get 25 points.
Go Blazers!
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