Monday, February 4, 2013

Tonight's Opponent: Los Angeles Clippers

L.A. Clippers(34-15) vs Washington Wizards(11-35)

Tale of the Tape
Stats WAS LAC
PPG 90.8 100.41
OPP. PPG 95.87 93.61
FG% 0.421 0.471
OPP. FG% 0.439 0.435
3PT FG% 0.336 0.35
OPP. 3PT FG% 0.346 0.371
FT% 0.733 0.706
RPG 43.41 41.86
OPP. RPG 45.41 39.88
APG 21.48 23.33
OPP APG 21.89 21.61
TO 15.4 14.4
Stats courtesy NBA.com

Likely Starters
Starters Wizards Clippers
PG John Wall Eric Bledsoe
SG Garrett Temple Willie Green
SF Martell Webster Caron Butler
PF Nene Blake Griffin
C Emeka Okafor Deandre Jordan

Tonight’s game is the second and final meeting of the season between the Washington Wizards
and Los Angeles Clippers.  The Clippers won the first meeting, 94-87, on January 19th at Staples
Center in Los Angeles.

The Clippers has lost 6 of the last 8 games. And they are only 4-4 on the road verses Eastern Conference teams. They are in the middle of their longest road trip since the 2010-11 season when they went 2-9. Don't get too encouraged though, as the Clippers have won the last 8 times they played the Wizards.

The Wizards have lost the last four and desperately need a win. They have struggled since Beal have been out and his impact on this team is obvious. They are still in need of more talent but tonight, it about getting a much needed win. come back soon Beal, but dont rush.

Predicted Winner
The Clippers. As much as I hope the Wizards win, I don't see it happening. Beal is a very big part of this team and he is missed on this team.

Clippers 91 Wizards 90

Predicted Player of the Game
Blake Griffin. This is tough for me. I am not a fan of Griffin. i wanted the Wizards to get the number one pick that year, but we didn't. I think he is overrated, but maybe I am bitter (who knows). I think he has a huge game tonight.