LA Clippers at Charlotte

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TIME: 7:00 PM ET

TV: NBALP

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Bobcats' Maggette to start in place of Thomas vs. Clippers

February 11, 2012 · 6:07PM

 

The Bobcats will have a change to their starting lineup. Coach Paul Silas has decided to insert Corey Maggette back in the lineup after his return from injury and play Friday night. With Maggette in the lineup Tyrus Thomas moves to the bench and will back up Boris Diaw. Silas expects to give Maggette about 20 minutes of action. “When he’s out there, we’re a lot smoother as a club. He brings leadership qualities we don’t have,” Silas said.

 

Charlotte could set a dubious mark tonight. The Bobcats have lost 13 in a row and a loss tonight would set the franchise record. The Bobcats are one of three NBA teams who currently have a winning percentage below .200 on the season. There have never been three teams in NBA history to finish with records below .200.

 

Blake Griffin could have a big night against Charlotte. The Clippers forward will have a number of different defenders thrown at him Saturday night, but the Bobcats don’t have a true low-post defender who can effectively guard Griffin. He averaged 20.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in two victories over Charlotte last season. Chris Paul will have a homecoming of sorts tonight. The Clippers guard hails from Winston-Salem and attended Wake Forest, which is about 90 miles north of Charlotte.

 

– By Derek S. Smith

 

http://tbt.blogs.nba.com/2012/02/11/clippers-at-bobcats-7-p-m-et-2/

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It was good to see the Clippers third unit play almost a full quarter. E-Bled came in in the 3rd. Brian Cook hit a trey! Trey Thompkins hit a trey, finished with 8 pts in 6 mins!! Even Travis Leslie got some PT!!

Edited February 12, 2012 by Šhãłïq