Game Thread: Bobcats Hosting Clippers

[qrich]

Los Angeles Clippers(29-34) VS
Charlotte Bobcats(24-41)

WHEN: Friday, March 16 2007 - 4:30 PM PT, 7:30 PM ET
WHERE: Charlotte Bobcats Arena - Charlotte , NC
MEDIA: FSN Prime Ticket; NBA-League Pass; ESPN AM 710
Season Meetings:
Clippers won 100-93


Clippers Projected Starters
| | | |
Jason Hart | Cuttino Mobley | Corey Maggette | Elton Brand | Chris Kaman

Key Reserves
Sam Cassell | Quinton Ross | Tim Thomas

Injury Report:
Sam Cassell - Day To Day
Shaun Livingston - Out
Zeljko Rebraca - Out


Bobcats Projected Starters:
| | | |
Raymond Felton | Matt Carroll | Gerald Wallace | Sean May | Primoz Brezec

Key Reserves
Derek Anderson | Adam Morrison | Ryan Hollins

Injury Report:
Brevin Knight - Out
Emeka Okafor - Out

Q's Prediction: Clippers Win 104-92
Q's Prediction Record: 38-26


ESPN Preview:

In their three-year existence, the Charlotte Bobcats have never beaten the Los Angeles Clippers. Friday's matchup could be Charlotte's best chance yet to end that drought.

The Bobcats hope to win their third game in a row when they host a struggling Clippers team that has lost five straight.

Charlotte (24-41) snapped its season-high eight-game losing streak with consecutive wins over Orlando and Sacramento this week. The Bobcats averaged 115.0 points in those games, while shooting 50.9 percent from the field overall and 61.9 percent from 3-point range.

The key 3-pointer in the Bobcats' 111-108 victory over Sacramento on Wednesday came from an unlikely source. Sean May, who was 0-for-6 from beyond the arc in his career prior to Wednesday's game, went 2-for-2 including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 16 seconds left.

May had 20 points and 12 rebounds on the night, and is averaging 15.7 points while shooting 57.1 percent in three games since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for 20 contests.

TeamRankings Update:
28th ranked Bobcats are facing off against the 15th ranked Clippers and are projected to win by a margin of .5 points or more. Surprisingly, in my opinion, Bobcats have a 52.3% chance of victory, giving the Clip-Show a 47.6% chance.

[qrich]

According to FSN, Sean May, Primoz Brezec are also out along with Emeka who is out for a few more games.

I got the clips for the win, in a pretty easy one.

But then thats what i thought with Orlando, when we lost.

I think Derek anderson is someone you must watch out for. Off the bench, he was a nighmare for the magic.

[qrich]

Originally Posted by JMEWLS

I got the clips for the win, in a pretty easy one.

But then thats what i thought with Orlando, when we lost.

I think Derek anderson is someone you must watch out for. Off the bench, he was a nighmare for the magic.

Cats up 22-14....Clippers playing sloppy after two great showings, but losses due to the Spurs/Rox being better squads.

[HaNdLe ThE RoCk]

Bobcats might actually steal a win, No May, Brezek or Emeka? Clipps would be a joke if they lost this game.

[qrich]

Originally Posted by HaNdLe ThE RoCk

Bobcats might actually steal a win, No May, Brezek or Emeka? Clipps would be a joke if they lost this game.

Doubt the Clippers will lose, but the Cats should stick in. When you have the injuries they do, the 'scrubs' play their asses off to try to get some recognizition. Clips down 34-32 now

[qrich]

Bobcats up 37-32 at the end of one. They[Bobcats] are extremelly hot and are due to cool off soon, hopefully at least. Clippers need to start pounding the ball inside, the Cats have NO post presence.

Originally Posted by HaNdLe ThE RoCk

Bobcats might actually steal a win, No May, Brezek or Emeka? Clipps would be a joke if they lost this game.

how do you think i felt, why my Magic lost..

[qrich]

Teams tied at 53 during the half. Both teams cooled off, seemingly after the first half. Not acceptable for the Clippers, they need to come out with some energy in the second half.