WHO: (4-1) @ (5-2) WHERE: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA WHEN: Tuesday Nov 15th 9:30 PM Central TV-Radio MILWAUKEE: TV: FSN North RADIO WTMJ 620 CLIPPERS: TV: FSN2 RADIO: KTLK-AM1150 PREVIOUS MATCHUPS Bucks: Pacers 102 @ Bucks 103 Clippers: Clippers 108 @ Sixers 113 Streaks Bucks: Won 1 Clippers: Lost 1 Injuries Bucks: NONE Clippers: Shaun Livingston- OUT (Back Stress) Probable Starters C: Jamaal Maglorie/Chris Kaman PF: Andrew Bogut/Elton Brand SF: Bobby Simmons/Quinton Ross SG: Michael Redd/Cuttino Mobley PG: TJ Ford/Sam Cassell 6th Men: Mo Williams/Corey Maggette Coaches: Terry Stotts (1st yr 4-1, 3rd ov. 56-86) Mike Dunleavy (3rd yr 70-101, 13th yr ov. 468-491) Matchup to Watch Michael Redd vs Corey Maggette Mike: 28.6 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.4 APG 47.3% FGs 52.9% 3ptFGs Maggette: 19.0 PPG 5.3 RPG, 2 APG, 47.5 % FGs, 33.3% 3ptFGs . GMan's Predictions Bucks are coming of a amazing win at the horn against Indy Saturday, hopefully this will give them some momentum as they hit the road for Game 1 of a 4 game Western Swing. Late start for all you Wisconsinites...I really like the Bucks in this one Bucks 110 Clippers 101
This is a very intriguing matchup between a couple of upstart teams-the winner will take a solid step towards solidifying themself as a playoff contender. I like our chances against the Clips, but it's always tough to win on the road, and if we don't PLAY DEFENSE, we'll be in trouble. Clips 104 Bucks 98 Also, I forgot how ugly Chris Kaman is Good thing the guy has some skills
I wish I felt better about this one. This whole raod trip, in fact, has me worried. I'd be elated if we could go 2-2 on this west-coast swing. Clippers 101 Bucks 90
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Schaddy:</div><div class="quote_post">They will have nights when they look like giant slayers; other nights fans will wonder how this team made it past AAU ball.</div> You know, I really hate when I'm right about stuff like that
Milwaukee 23 23 17 22 85 Final LA Clippers 26 29 30 24 109 Bucks Leading Scorer-Michael Redd, TJ Ford 15 Others: Simmons 13,Williams 13, Bell 8, Gadzuric 7, Kukoc 5, Smith 4, Welsch 3, Bogut 2 Clippers Leading Scorer-Sam Cassell 23 pts Others: Maggette 21, Brand 20, Ewing 12, Mobley 11, Rebraca 6, Wilcox 6, Kaman 4, McCarty 3 Bucks Leading Reb.-Jamaal Magloire 8 boards Others: Ford 4, Gadzuric 4, Redd 3, Welsch 3, Smith 3, Redd 3, Kukoc 3, Bogut 3, Williams 2, E.Johnson 1, Bell 1 Clippers Leading Reb.- Elton Brand 11 boards Others: Mobley 5, Maggette 4, Ewing 4, McCarty 3, Kaman 3, Cassell 2, Rebraca 2, Ross 2, Goldwire 1, Wilcox 1 Bucks Leading Assists- Mo Williams 4 assists Others: Ford 3, Smith 2, Magloire 1, Redd 1, E. Johnson 1 Clippers Leading Assists- Sam Cassell 9 Assists Others: Kaman 2, Rebraca 2, Ewing 2, Mobley 2, Maggette 2, Ross 1, Wilcox 1Goldwire 1 GMan's Thoughts Bucks came out super flat...shot terrible and just didn't have it tonight, and a very solid Clipper team came out and blew them out..I went to bed after the beginning of the 3rd when it began to get ugly, so I don't have much to say other than they were really flat. MVP: Sam Cassell NEW RECORDS Bucks 4-2 Clippers: 6-2 Next Games Bucks @ Golden St. Tomorrow Clippers @ LA Lakers Friday
This was one of the ugliest games I've watched all year. The Clippers had too, much athleticism on the court for the Bucks to deal with. The speed really hurt the Bucks, and they picked up fouls all night long. The Clippers ended up with 37 FTAs in the game and made 34 of them. The slimmer version of Elton Brand was just blowing by his defender everytime or hitting the jumper. I think Stotts needs to start going to Gadz more, when there's a quicker PF or C on the court. So far the Bucks have been hurt by PF's who can shoot the ball. Brand, Murphy, and Webber, have all had big games against Milwaukee. Found this tidbit about the Bucks as well... The Bucks, who have lost 17 consecutive road games against Western Conference teams since beating Sacramento 112-101 on March 23, 2004. They dropped all 15 on the road against the West last season.
The Bucks total lack of defense continues to hurt them. We don't D up, and we get fouls like nobody's business. This team needs to worry about defense first, because as we've seen, as soon as they run into a talented offensive team, the Bucks' only hope is to win a shootout. We cannot go on with defensive efforts like this.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Schaddy:</div><div class="quote_post">You know, I really hate when I'm right about stuff like that </div> <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Lou Al Sindor:</div><div class="quote_post"> I wish I felt better about this one. This whole raod trip, in fact, has me worried. I'd be elated if we could go 2-2 on this west-coast swing. Clippers 101 Bucks 90 </div> Me too!
