Rd1: Denver (3) vs LA Clippers (6), LAC win 4-1

Post all of your thoughts on the Denver/LA Clippers series here.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playof...?series=denlac

WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Game 1: NUGGETS @ CLIPPERS
Sat, 4/22
10:30 PM ET
LA Clippers 89, Denver 87

Game 2: NUGGETS @ CLIPPERS
Mon, 4/24
10:30 PM ET
LA Clippers 98, Denver 87

Game 3: CLIPPERS @ NUGGETS
Thu, 4/27
10:30 PM ET
Denver 94, LA Clippers 87

Game 4: CLIPPERS @ NUGGETS
Sat, 4/29
10:30 PM ET
LA Clippers 100, Denver 86

Game 5: NUGGETS @ CLIPPERS
Mon, 5/1
LA Clippers 101, Denver 83

Clipps in 7, this will be a good series.

Clippers in 6.

Better guards, slightly better big men, better bench.

This series is going to be fun. Best 1st round match up IMO. This and the Cavs-Wiz series, its gonna be a barn burner (did I really just say that?)

I might be alone here, but I actually see the Nuggets winning this one. They've at least been in the playoffs before. The Clippers have not. And I'll take George Karl over Bumleavey any day.

This is one of the most even matchups, IMO.

I think it's going 7.

In the end, Melo cracks like an egg and "Big Game" Sam Cassell delivers to Clips to the 2nd round.

YES!!!!!!!!!

THE MOMENT HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!

MY 2ND FAVORITE TEAM IS IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!

THAT'S WHY I TYPE IN CAPS LOCK!!!!

GO CLIPPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WIN A SERIES!!!!!!!!!!

(Clips in 6)

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Originally Posted by Glenn

This is one of the most even matchups, IMO.

I think it's going 7.

In the end, Melo cracks like an egg and "Big Game" Sam Cassell delivers to Clips to the 2nd round.

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Originally Posted by Pharaoh

I agree with Glenn

Mobley and Ross are gonna hound Melo, and the nuggz dont have a good SG to back him up. I think Patterson can shut down Mobley but the clipps have too many other options. And Kenyon is playing hurt. I think Marcus Camby will have a good series, but Chris Kaman could give him a hard time because he's a great rebounder.

Any one know if maggette is gonna play?

i'll be rooting for the Clips, just for the novelty of the clippers winning a playoff series.

Karma is going to bite the Clippers in the ass for tanking down to the 6th seed. Nuggets in six.

King Hippo and Mr Belvedere. [smilie=applause.gi:

Yeah, it's hard being this cool. [smilie=amish.gif]

And again, Elton Brand is the forgotten man. He's gonna go wild in this series.

Clips in 6.

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Originally Posted by Steve

Any one know if maggette is gonna play?

he should...he was on my fantasy team and he played the last game of the season.

The Clippers can play inside or out, while the Nuggets still struggle in the half court. I don't think Brand will explode. I think he'll be solid but I'm guessing Cassell hits big most of this series.

i've never had respect for the Nuggets as a team that would make noise in the playoffs. well, besides that infamous Mutombo emotional breakdown, while he was clutching the ball, babbling incoherently.

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Originally Posted by Matt

i've never had respect for the Nuggets as a team that would make noise in the playoffs. well, besides that infamous Mutombo emotional breakdown, while he was clutching the ball, babbling incoherently.

Kstat just dubbed that game from espn classic i think. I saw that cheesy game myself when it happened.. Karl is a chokehead. the irony of him coaching the team that gave him the toughest choke.

Go Zelly!

Why are the Nugz wearing their alt jerseys?

It's just weird seeing the clippers play a home playoff game. Its almost unnatural....

Don't save the ball under your own basket!!! Euro's = fundamentals.

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Originally Posted by Matt

i've never had respect for the Nuggets as a team that would make noise in the playoffs. well, besides that infamous Mutombo emotional breakdown, while he was clutching the ball, babbling incoherently.

I loved that game.

What other NBA playoff moment can you think of that set of a celebration akin to a #15 seed beating a #2 in march?

Anyone know what song they just played? it sounded like the strokes.

lol@george karl and cassell.

clippers might choke?

Anthony misses a jumper with 4.5 seconds left in the game.

Clipers up 89-87.

Clippers with their first playoff win since 1993.

try passing Melo.

Was it just me or did the Clipper D look very good? Maybe it was just the Nuggets shitty half-court offense.

Everyone in the building knew Mello wasn't passing that. It made it very easy to defend him.

Melo played the whole fucking game and went for 9-26... [smilie=arrgh.jpg]

That wont win any games for the nuggets...actually it will

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Originally Posted by Kstat

Everyone in the building knew Mello wasn't passing that. It made it very easy to defend him.

And this is why...

http://www.82games.com/random12.htm

Hell of a game last night. I thought Denver was going to pull it out.

The only thing, Denver pissed me off when they took the final full 24 seconds to get the last shot instead of going quick incase you miss. That was just stupid.

But AG, if they miss and the Clips get the board Denver has got to foul

If the Clips hit both that's the game - up 4 and likely less than 20 seconds left.

If the Clips only hit 1 FT Denver has to hit a 3 to tie.

Hitting a 3 in that situation is tough

Personally, if there is only 24 seconds on the game clock I'd take the final shot and go for the tie.

I guess it all depends on the way you think of the game.

Personally, I would have rather have seen him iso, drive to the basket for a quick layup. If you miss, theres always a great chance for an offinsive board with Camby out there.

The Clipps almost blew the game. It was a good game though.

Was it me, or did Chris Kaman make Marcus Camby look bad all game? He seemed to have more power in him.

OK, we'll go with the iso and the quick hit.

He drives, draws a double and dishes to Camby or someone else for the lay-up or dunk.

Clips call TO, with (let's assume) 14 seconds left

Clips inbound and now you've got Cassell with the ball, scores tied and the clock winding down.

Do you foul?

Or do you play strong D, hope Sam I Am misses and you go to OT?

It's a tough choice either way. I wouldn't want Sam having the ball in this situation if I'm Denver.

You've also got to remember the Clips likely have Maggette, Mobley, Brand and Radmanovic on the floor.

They could post Brand and wait for the double (and you know the double has to come or he scores).

So, by taking the quick hit the Clips now have all the options and 14 seconds to go through them.

If you don't double Brand, he'll score. If you double he can kick it out to Radmanovic, Cassell or Mobely for the jumper.

I'd stick with Melo winding the clock down, having all the options and going for the tie.

He misses and you lose, or he hits and you have momentum going into OT.

He missed, but such is life.

34-13 Clippers with 10 minutes left in the 2nd. Melo with 0 points and 3 fouls.

Nuggets=worst division champ ever.

Zelly playing like crap.