Game# 69: Raptors @ Clippers, Wed March 16, 10:30pm EST

[planetmars]

Raptors are at 38-30. Currently 7th in the conference, 1 game back of 6th, and 3 games up from 8th. They are 14th in offense, 12th in defense, and 13th in net rating.

Clippers are at 36-35. Currently 8th in the conference, 8 games ahead of 11th, 6 games back of 6th. They are 26th in offense, 7th in defense and 19th in net rating.

OG Anunoby and Malachi Flynn are away. Fred VanVleet is day to day with knee soreness. Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell are away. Robert Covington should be a game time decision.

This will be the Clippers 3rd game in 4 nights. They are coming off an overtime loss against the Cavaliers. The Raptors will be waiting in LA as they are coming off a victory against the Lakers.

The Raptors last faced the Clippers on New Year's Eve. They won 116-108. Fred VanVleet had a game high 31 points. Pascal Siakam finished with 25 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists. Scottie Barnes was not available that day.

A Japanese man decided to take human nail clippings and turn them into an engagement ring. This process was published on Youtube and received over 10 million views. Onychophagia is the clinical name for fingernail biting, and is often associated with someone who is in distress. The LA Clippers were named after the great sailing ships that passed through San Diego Bay. It's always important to know your surroundings when sailing. You may for example get eaten by a great white shark if you are not careful. Always good to have a pressurized scuba tank on board in case you need to throw it in the shark's mouth and then shoot it with a rifle.


Now for the starting line ups (*subject to change)!


For the home team (in no particular order):













And for your Toronto Raptors:












Let's go Raptors!

[G__Deane]

"Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell are away."
Clips have been playing over their heads for months. Time to give them a beatdown.

[planetmars]

Looks like another game that I'll have to watch in the morning after. Feeling another Pascal double/double tonight. Morris and Batum are no match for Spicy P.

[inthepaint]

Is there a timeline for Flynn's return? Would be nice if he picked up where he left, had a couple of really good games.

[planetmars]

Is there a timeline for Flynn's return? Would be nice if he picked up where he left, had a couple of really good games.

I haven't seen or heard any updates. On March 8th, reporters just said he was out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. So who knows. Raptors are terrible with their injury updates. They like to keep that stuff close to their chests. Must be a Masai thing.

[KeonClark]

I haven't seen or heard any updates. On March 8th, reporters just said he was out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. So who knows. Raptors are terrible with their injury updates. They like to keep that stuff close to their chests. Must be a Masai thing.

Really bad timing with him, just as he finally found rotation footing with Nick Nursery

[G__Deane]

Looks like another game that I'll have to watch in the morning after. Feeling another Pascal double/double tonight. Morris and Batum are no match for Spicy P.

I've been up til minimum 1:00 4 nights in a row. Too old for this shite

[planetmars]

Not looking good.

[slaw]

Not looking good.

LOL. They just start rolling and now everyone is out. Goddamn.

[inthepaint]

Not looking good.

Crap. At least it's not a basketball injury, might be something quick and he's back next game hopefully.

[planetmars]

We only have 4 consistent shooters (well 3, and a backup PG who should be a consistent shooter). And all four might be out.

Lue isn't an idiot. We're going to see a lot of zone.

[DanH]

We only have 4 consistent shooters (well 3, and a backup PG who should be a consistent shooter). And all four might be out.

Lue isn't an idiot. We're going to see a lot of zone.

Precious gonna hit 15 threes and bust that zone wide open.

[KeonClark]

We only have 4 consistent shooters (well 3, and a backup PG who should be a consistent shooter). And all four might be out.

Lue isn't an idiot. We're going to see a lot of zone.

I mean questionable means 50/50. I'd bet we get at least Fred or Gary.

[golden]

Armoni Brooks: are you ready for your close-up?

[Kagemusha]

Scottie's first game against the Clips.
Show them your Kawhi game, kid.