[Lakers714]

I'm leaning towards a Clippjoint cover or possible SU win in SA tomorrow. This team is rolling right now and think the line is what it's supposed to be since the Spurs lost to them at Staples and have the "revenge" factor. Regardless, I don't know how u can take the Spurs in this spot. The Clippers r in tune with each other right now and rolling. They've beaten the Heat, Spurs, Portland and Lakers recently. Portland on a tail end of a B2B on the road. This team is primed to keep it going in SA. Will make an official play on the game after I do some final research but I'm really starting to like the Clippjoint plus points.

[Lakers714]

I actually think the line should be at SA -1 or PK. The 4.5 opening line should drop to around 3, maybe less, before tip.

[brainfreeze0]

Theyre my 2 favorite teams, Clippers being my fav even though I live in TX. Either way Im passing on this one. Feels too much like a coin flip for me to play. If I had to call it Id lean Clippers though SA plays well at home.

[Lakers714]

There's 3 reasons why I'm starting to love this play:

1. No significant injuries. They're playing with the same group during the 5 game win streak and growing more in tune with each other.

2. They played a B2B after beating the Heat at home and traveled to Portland, where its tough to play, and won. That was a perfect spot for a letdown after a big win at home against the Heat. This team is mentally tough and improving.

3. They already beat the Spurs, albeit at home, but they beat them handily. At most this spread should be SA -1.

[Lakers714]

Theyre my 2 favorite teams, Clippers being my fav even though I live in TX. Either way Im passing on this one. Feels too much like a coin flip for me to play. If I had to call it Id lean Clippers though SA plays well at home.

The Clippers have superior talent than the Spurs and are more athletic and on a roll. I could be wrong but I can't fade the Clippjoint right now.

[brainfreeze0]

Im not gonna fade either one. I think whichever side wins will be cuz they were feeling it a little bit more than the other. These 2 teamsright here are my ideal Western Conference Finals this year. Would be a great series.

[Lakers714]

Don't count out the Lakers Brainfreeze. They're going to be a fukin monster of a team soon.

[brainfreeze0]

Its going to come down to LAC, Spurs, Memphis, LAL and OKC in the West. East really only has Knicks and Miami going for it and Im not even t threatened by Miami though I am about the Knicks, I dont see Boston going anywhere this year. But in the end I think it will come down to either Spurs, LAC, or Memphis in the west

[aleiverson02]

I think only play is the Clippers here, as far as spread goes. I'm prolly going to take them tonight so I don't end up buying points tomorrow

[aleiverson02]

but also kinda reminds of Memphis NYK game, everyone thought NY would be close even though LAC is ovbiously hotter then SA

[juice050]

spurs will win this game by 7.

[Lakers714]

spurs will win this game by 7.

Ok, great explanation. Great contribution to the thread bud.

[Lakers714]

Clippjoint play underrated defense. They're a tough bunch and they can go 9 deep. Thats relentless play throughout the game that I think will ultimately be too much for the Spurs. U got Bledsoe and Crawford coming off the bench. Manu is good but he's older now and lost a step.

[juice050]

it will also go under 198

[juice050]

Ok, great explanation. Great contribution to the thread bud.

naw i really just think spurs will take this one at home. clippers are nasty most def but i think they will fall back to earth soon. ill take pop over del negro for a rematch of the beatdown they gave spurs first game.

[Lakers714]

naw i really just think spurs will take this one at home. clippers are nasty most def but i think they will fall back to earth soon. ill take pop over del negro for a rematch of the beatdown they gave spurs first game.

You're right about Del Negro. He sucks balls. Imagine what this team could do with a real coach.

[juice050]

You're right about Del Negro. He sucks balls. Imagine what this team could do with a real coach.

also some stats for a few seasons clips vs spurs

Head to Head Summary

TEAM	SU	ATS	OU	AVG SCORE	AVG ½ SCORE	FG%	REB	3PT MADE	STEALS
Clippers	3-7	5-5	6-4	96.6	49.1	46.95	40	74 - 179	8.9
Spurs	7-3	5-5	6-4	101.3	48.8	47.28	39.6	100 - 235	6.8

HEAD TO HEAD DETAIL

DATE	DAY	AWAY	PTS	HOME	PTS	HOMELINE	ATS	TOTAL	OU	FG% EDGE	REB EDGE	3PT EDGE
Wed, Nov 07, 12	Wed	SAN	84	LAC	106	1½	LAC	204	U	LAC	LAC	SAN
Sun, May 20, 12	Sun	SAN	102	LAC	99	7½	LAC	193	O	SAN	SAN	SAN
Sat, May 19, 12	Sat	SAN	96	LAC	86	5	SAN	192½	U	LAC	LAC	SAN
Thu, May 17, 12	Thu	LAC	88	SAN	105	-10½	SAN	195	U	SAN	SAN	SAN
Tue, May 15, 12	Tue	LAC	92	SAN	108	-11½	SAN	192	O	SAN	SAN	SAN
Fri, Mar 09, 12	Fri	LAC	120	SAN	108	-4	LAC	193	O	LAC	LAC	LAC
Sat, Feb 18, 12	Sat	SAN	103	LAC	100	-2½	SAN	192	O	SAN	LAC	SAN
Wed, Dec 28, 11	Wed	LAC	90	SAN	115	-4½	SAN	198½	O	SAN	SAN	SAN
Wed, Dec 01, 10	Wed	SAN	85	LAC	90	7	LAC	204	U	LAC	LAC	SAN
Wed, Nov 10, 10	Wed	LAC	95	SAN	107	-13½	LAC	195	O	SAN	SAN	SAN

dating back to 2010 clips have won only once at spurs home when they played them. granted this is a new team but i doubt clips roll into s.a and win again. just my opinion. good luck though but im rolling with the spurs.

[Lakers714]

Trends and stats r one of the most overused, sometimes, overrated way to cap a game IMO. Granted, we use statistics to cap games but have to look at them objectively. We can't really consider trends dating back to last year for this Clippers team because they're vastly improved. I'm not saying its a lock that the Clippers will win SU. I think they have a good chance to pull out a win, but my lean is that they'll cover the 4.5. I'm pretty sure the Clippjoint will be a public play with points but I still think they cover.

[Lakers714]

Juice, seems like we'll be on opposite sides. BOL with the Spurs. Gonna post an official play sometime in the morning after I check some stuff out.

[JM92]

the clippers already went to San Antonio and won. Im taking them. Better team, even if on the road you give 4.5 points? This is literally a 50/50 situation for me, so if you give 4.5 points of bonus, how can I not take it?

[Dan Kelly]

Don't underestimate Leonard being out for San Antonio
BOL

[j$]

I'll be on the Spurs....98-91 Spurs prediction

[Melda]

hey i teased LA to 11 and SF football tonight to pk. I think those both have a good chance of covering.

[riffraff24]

hey i teased LA to 11 and SF football tonight to pk. I think those both have a good chance of covering.

Bears

[GoBlue77]

Spurs-1 hilarious. Get a clue

[texhooper]

spurs always tend to respond well to beatings. i wouldn't bet against them here. clippers are damn good though, so it's not like it was a complete abberration that they took care of the spurs the way they did at home. situationally though i would say advantage spurs here.

[Ghenghis Kahn]

looks too easy.

if the line drops to 3.5, might take the spurs but passing might be the best option...

[Frisco]

Too much size, speed, and tough D from their Point guards in this one. Just think their combo of size and athleticism is a bad matchup for the spurs. I'll gladly buy that half point and get them +5 in a game that should go down to the wire.

[Lakers714]

Spurs-1 hilarious. Get a clue

Ok...

[Lakers714]

the clippers already went to San Antonio and won. Im taking them. Better team, even if on the road you give 4.5 points? This is literally a 50/50 situation for me, so if you give 4.5 points of bonus, how can I not take it?

They won in LA, but I'm on the same boat as u. I think this game line should be closer, like 1 or 2. It's at 4.5? Shiet, I'll take that any day.

[LOL]

clippers have stuff to prove also. While SA is not playing timmy too long because he needs to be fresh. Also this is a statement win for them as much as for the spurs. Cant see how someone is thinking about taking SA here after how the 1st game went down.

[Lakers714]

I hate the Clippers being a Lakers fan but have to admit this team is badass. This team should not be getting 4.5 points anywhere right now. What impressed me most about them was their win in Portland on a tail end of a B2B after beating the Heat at home. That shows me this team is focused right now. I dunno, just think 4.5 is way too much to give up if you're backing the Spurs.

[brainfreeze0]

Theyve had a pretty tough schedule this year already. Lakers, Memphis, Spurs, Miami, Spurs again today, OKC Wednesday, and Brooklyn on Friday.

[Lakers714]

Theyve had a pretty tough schedule this year already. Lakers, Memphis, Spurs, Miami, Spurs again today, OKC Wednesday, and Brooklyn on Friday.

Most definitely bro. Their schedule has been brutal and they've impressed me. I'm sold on them on the road at home, wherever. Blake Griffin has to stop taking those 20 foot jump shots though.

[brainfreeze0]

His perimeter and ft shots have improved substantially. It just looks funny cuz he looks so uncomfortable taking them even tho he's been hitting a high % of them as of late