Anthony Slater: Warriors lose their home opener to the Clippers and lose Steph Curry to a painful-looking left ankle sprain. Andrew Wiggins (29 pts on 11/15 FG) nearly dragged them back, but the 21 turnovers were killer. Hield/Kuminga/Podziemski a combined 2/20 from 3.
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers continue to survive with substandard shooting and bench heavy lineups. Ivica Zubac is the connective tissue:
– 19 points
– 16 rebounds
– 4 assists
– 2 steals, 1 block
95-85 Clippers lead with 8 minutes left to play. – 10:38 PM
Clippers continue to survive with substandard shooting and bench heavy lineups. Ivica Zubac is the connective tissue:
– 19 points
– 16 rebounds
– 4 assists
– 2 steals, 1 block
95-85 Clippers lead with 8 minutes left to play. – 10:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Norman Powell load managed the 1st half, erupted for 16 3rd quarter points
and the Clippers take an 86-79 lead into the money quarter
🎰
Norm: 18 points on 7/13 FGs
Zu: 17 points on 7/14 FGs
DJ: 17 points on 7/10 FGs
Clippers haven’t made the big mistake yet. Possession game. – 10:31 PM
Norman Powell load managed the 1st half, erupted for 16 3rd quarter points
and the Clippers take an 86-79 lead into the money quarter
🎰
Norm: 18 points on 7/13 FGs
Zu: 17 points on 7/14 FGs
DJ: 17 points on 7/10 FGs
Clippers haven’t made the big mistake yet. Possession game. – 10:31 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
If Kerr can get Lue to take Zubac, his 2nd best player, off the floor by going Draymond at C he should do it as much as he can stand. – 9:44 PM
If Kerr can get Lue to take Zubac, his 2nd best player, off the floor by going Draymond at C he should do it as much as he can stand. – 9:44 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Ivica Zubac is muscling his way thru the Warriors. 12 points, 7 rebounds, 9 minutes – 9:20 PM
Ivica Zubac is muscling his way thru the Warriors. 12 points, 7 rebounds, 9 minutes – 9:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
When I tell you that Ivica Zubac might be different this year… not trying to even hype, I just want to see some things from time to time… pic.x.com/3gK94RBxeR – 5:16 PM
When I tell you that Ivica Zubac might be different this year… not trying to even hype, I just want to see some things from time to time… pic.x.com/3gK94RBxeR – 5:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Meant to post this yesterday, still interesting today #SituationalDefense
Ivica Zubac on Clippers defensive strategy up 3 at Denver and how he was nervous about it pic.x.com/zpvAmwR8vK – 3:01 PM
Meant to post this yesterday, still interesting today #SituationalDefense
Ivica Zubac on Clippers defensive strategy up 3 at Denver and how he was nervous about it pic.x.com/zpvAmwR8vK – 3:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Here is Ivica Zubac and James Harden on Ivica Zubac scoring 20+ in back-to-back games for first time ever
Harden: “I wonder why…”
Zu: “I just play in the flow of the game” pic.x.com/XV2PRxsNqJ – 8:39 PM
Here is Ivica Zubac and James Harden on Ivica Zubac scoring 20+ in back-to-back games for first time ever
Harden: “I wonder why…”
Zu: “I just play in the flow of the game” pic.x.com/XV2PRxsNqJ – 8:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers still lead 59-57 but first unit is not better than the Denver starters.
And the Nuggets don’t have to play a game tomorrow.
7:04 left in third quarter. Clippers trying to get as much out of Zubac and Powell as possible. Harden has 12 assists and 6 shot attempts. – 6:33 PM
Clippers still lead 59-57 but first unit is not better than the Denver starters.
And the Nuggets don’t have to play a game tomorrow.
7:04 left in third quarter. Clippers trying to get as much out of Zubac and Powell as possible. Harden has 12 assists and 6 shot attempts. – 6:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic has 16 and 5, but gave up 15 and 8 to Zubac on the other end….However, he’s the only Nugget in double figures….
James Harden has 11, 9 assists and 6 rebounds…he’s firmly on triple double watch – 6:12 PM
Nikola Jokic has 16 and 5, but gave up 15 and 8 to Zubac on the other end….However, he’s the only Nugget in double figures….
James Harden has 11, 9 assists and 6 rebounds…he’s firmly on triple double watch – 6:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers lost as many as 13 points off largest lead, still lead Denver 48-42 at halftime
Ivica Zubac has NEVER had back-to-back 20-point games in his career. He is close to getting it when it is needed most:
– 15 points, 7/12 FGs
– 8 rebounds
Nuggets: 10 paint points, 5 asts – 6:10 PM
Clippers lost as many as 13 points off largest lead, still lead Denver 48-42 at halftime
Ivica Zubac has NEVER had back-to-back 20-point games in his career. He is close to getting it when it is needed most:
– 15 points, 7/12 FGs
– 8 rebounds
Nuggets: 10 paint points, 5 asts – 6:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
sequence out of timeout:
– Jamal Murray iso 3 vs Zubac
– LAC ATO shot clock violation
– Gordon dare shot 3
– Zubac miss roll floater
– Jokic dare shot 3
Clippers lead cut in half in like 90 seconds, down to 42-33 with 3:23 left in second quarter – 6:01 PM
sequence out of timeout:
– Jamal Murray iso 3 vs Zubac
– LAC ATO shot clock violation
– Gordon dare shot 3
– Zubac miss roll floater
– Jokic dare shot 3
Clippers lead cut in half in like 90 seconds, down to 42-33 with 3:23 left in second quarter – 6:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Expected starters for today at Denver
Clippers: James Harden, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Derrick Jones Jr., Ivica Zubac
Nuggets: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic – 3:49 PM
Expected starters for today at Denver
Clippers: James Harden, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Derrick Jones Jr., Ivica Zubac
Nuggets: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic – 3:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers played just over 6 min. Wednesday night without centers Ivica Zubac or Kai Jones on floor.
LAC outscored Suns 13-12 in that time, but Tyronn Lue said that going to those lineups is better for the team defensively than offensively right now.
Need an interior threat. pic.x.com/iaKdkGS1ts – 4:30 PM
Clippers played just over 6 min. Wednesday night without centers Ivica Zubac or Kai Jones on floor.
LAC outscored Suns 13-12 in that time, but Tyronn Lue said that going to those lineups is better for the team defensively than offensively right now.
Need an interior threat. pic.x.com/iaKdkGS1ts – 4:30 PM
More on this storyline
Norman Powell led the Clippers with 35 points on 7-of-11 shooting from deep. James Harden added 21 points with 12 at the foul line, while Ivica Zubac went for 24 points and 15 rebounds. Jamal Murray scored 22 points for Denver. -via Denver Post / October 26, 2024
Ethan Baca: Players who exceeded the 1.09 PPS threshold from each mid-range zone last season (with at least 100 FGA) 5-9 feet: Jokic, Brunson, Doncic, Irving, Portis, Zubac 10-14 feet: Gilgeous-Alexander, Booker, Vassell, Jokic, Tyus Jones 15-19 feet: N/A 20-24 feet: N/A -via x.com / October 26, 2024
Center Ivica Zubac played his first two seasons with the Lakers before being traded across the arena in year three, giving him a sense of what, exactly, makes those Clipper fans different. “It’s not the biggest fanbase in the league, but it’s a very proud fanbase that will do anything to see their team win the championship, and they’re behind you no matter what,” he said. “Those long-standing fans, they went through a lot of stuff with this team to be that loyal. To stick with the Clippers and be loyal to them, it means a lot to the players, and that’s why I say I love playing here and representing them.” -via GQ.com / October 22, 2024