GT: Game 17 vs Heat 12/5

[qrich]

Los Angeles Clipper(8-8) @ Miami Heat(7-9)

WHEN: Tuesday, December 5th at 7:30 PM PST and 10:30 PM EST
WHERE: Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
MEDIA: FSN Prime Ticket; NBAtv; ESPN AM 710



Clippers Projected Starters
| | | |
Shaun Livingston | Cuttino Mobley | Quinton Ross | Elton Brand | Chris Kaman

Key Reserves
Sam Cassell | Corey Maggette | Tim Thomas

Heat Projected Starters
| | | |
Gary Payton | Dwyane Wade | Dorrell Wright | Udnois Haslem | Alonzo Mourning

Heat Key Reserves
Jason Williams | Antoine Walker | Earl Barron

Q's Quote:
"After a total :curse:whupping off the Orlando Magic, Clippers host the Magic's divisional rival in the Miami Heat, who are also the defending champions. Without the availability of Shaquille O'Neal, the Heat will start backup Center Alonzo Mourning, which gives the Clippers an advantage, as they won't need to throw in third string big due to foul trouble on Kaman and Williams due to Shaq. Ross should start to guard Wade, then Thomas, Maggette, Cassell come off and provide a ton of offensive spark. Thomas is coming off a hot game, maybe, no for sure his best game in a Los Angeles Clippers uniform, hopefully it continues against the Heat."


Q's Prediciton: Clippers Win 99-97
Q's Prediction Record: 11-5

[lawlerslaw100]

The Heat are not going to Repeat. The support around
Flash suks outside of Mourning

[dab0yech0]

Cassell was a genius for faking his ankle injury against the Nuggets. It gave Livingston more playing time to build his confidence. 10 dimes in 24 minutes against the Magic, 7 dimes against the Heat, looks like hes playing with his swagger again. Also doesnt Elton Brand's jumper look wet again? Welcome back Elton Brand!