213Hoops: The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast

Rob and Shap chat about the incredible Game 6 between Boston and Miami, before continuing their Exit Interview series. Today they chat about the mercurial Russell Westbrook, do-it-all utility player Nicolas Batum, and underused Amir Coffey.

Rob, Shap, and Justin (@laclippersfilm) talk a bit about the trade pieces in Phoenix and Portland and how it might pertain to the Clippers. Then the fellas get back to the Exit Interview Series, this time detailing crucial Clipper Terance Mann and PF logjam participants Marcus Morris Sr. and Robert Covington.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the Suns' pursuit of Ty Lue before talking in depth about a couple of very similar role players in the Exit Interview Series: Norman Powell and Eric Gordon. How valuable is Norm to the Clippers present and future. Should Eric Gordon be a Clipper next season, and what to do about guaranteeing his money in July?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap start their Exit Interview Series with a bunch of guards. The guys first talk a little bit about the ongoing playoffs before diving in their thoughts about guards that are no longer on the team in fan favorite Reggie Jackson, sniper Luke Kennard, and bust John Wall. The guys then finish off talking about the futures of G-League standouts Xavier Moon and Jason Preston.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap have had a little bit of time to take in the Clippers' first round loss to the Phoenix Suns, and now are left to process the offseason. The guys also talk about Lawrence Frank's presser with the media, Kawhi's meniscus injury reveal, and start to piece together what the team needs to do next going into a summer with a lot of questions.

Lucas, Shap, and Justin (@laclippersfilm) get together after the Clippers' season comes to an end 136-130 to a brilliant Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers got solid performances up and down the roster, but could not overcome Phoenix's top end talent without their superstar, and another season ends with a wonder of what could have been and questions looming this summer. How did the gu...

Dave King from Bright Side of the Sun joins Lucas Hann to discuss the Suns perspective on their first round series against the LA Clippers.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat after the Clippers lost 112-100 to the Phoenix Suns without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Russell Westbrook did with 37/6/4, but the talent disadvantage as well as some questionable rotations left the Clips in a hole they could not get out of. What to do before Game 5?

Lucas, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) recap another traumatic day for Clipper fans, first talking about the sudden scratch of Kawhi Leonard due to a knee sprain, then talk about a game that was just out of reach despite the talent gap to Phoenix, and despite a massive free throw disparity in the second half. Norman Powell did all he could and Russell Westbrook shined in the second half, but the game...

Rob is back with Law Murray of the Athletic to discuss the Clippers-Suns series after two games - what the rotations have looked like, what the Clippers need to be better at, and potential adjustments going forward.

Lucas, Shap, and Jamal (@JamCristopher) chat after a valiant effort from the Clippers comes up short 123-109. Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook both played well but had little support offensively while Devin Booker had himself a night with 38 points. Still, there were generally encouraging signs coming out of Phoenix, as the Clips take homecourt to LA with a chance to do some real damage, even w...

Rob, Jag, and Justin (LA Clippers Film on Twitter) are back to unpack more insights from the Clippers' Game 1 victory over the Suns, discuss potential adjustments for Game 2, and debate paths for the Clippers to win the series.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to chat about a huge opening win as the Clippers upset the Suns 115-110 in a game that featured what felt like everything the Clippers had in their bag. The defense was crisp, the Suns tried to figure out their rotations in real time, Kawhi was brilliant, Zu was steady, and Russ came up big late. There's so much to talk about in this crucial W, and so much to look...

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), & Jamal (@JamCristopher) have one more pod of previewing before we get the show on the road. The crew talk about Kawhi Leonard's tough road to success, the Clippers "bench advantage," the difficulty guarding the dynamic Suns, and the margins that need to click to keep the Clippers in this series.

213Hoops' Lucas Hann is joined by Phoenix Suns beat writer Gerald Bourquet of PHNX and Clippers beat writer Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints to preview the key storylines and themes heading into the first round playoff series between the two teams.

Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) get together to finally look ahead at the big opponent coming up: The Phoenix Suns. The Clippers have a rematch with the Valley a couple years after a heartbreaking series loss, and the Suns have reinforcements. How do the crew think the offense, already missing Paul George (for now) will hold up against a solid defense? Can LAC slow down the Midrange Mafia? Who's...

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together after a stressful few hours scoreboard watching and Clippers watching, as the Clips close out a ragtag Suns bunch 119-114 to finish in 5th, to setup a matchup with the Suns. The guys hand out medals, talk about the experience with watching the standings, and touch on the some expectations with the Suns based on how this Clipper season has gone so far.

The Clippers secured a crucial victory over their local rivals, the LA Lakers--their 11th straight victory head-to-head, breaking a tie in the standings that sees the Clippers well on their way to a playoff berth. Lucas Hann, Jamal Christopher, and Cole Huff discuss.

Lucas, Rob, & Shap get together on an off day to take a look at the wild standings out West with only 3 games left in the Clipper season. The trio talk about preferred seedings, predictions, and also spend a bit of time talking about the new CBA that's been talked about recently.

Rob and Shap chat over another huge standings loss, as LAC loses to Brandon Ingram and the Pels 122-114 in New Orleans. Kawhi had 40, and Russ had 19 of his 24 in the first half, but the Clips could not keep up in the 4th quarter to go blow for blow with NOP. Next up is a long look at the standings.

Rob and Shap discuss the Clippers' 141-132 win over the Grizzlies without Kawhi Leonard or Paul George, one of their best, most fun, and most important wins of the season. The guys give out their medals, discuss how Ty Lue might balance a still-crowded rotation, and heap praise on the player of the game, Russell Westbrook, who had 36 points and 10 assists.

Lucas Hann, Jamal Christopher, and Justin Wilson discuss Nico Batum replacing Marcus Morris in the starting lineup, other Clipper rotation questions, a big win over the Chicago Bulls, and the Western Conference playoff race in this episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast.

Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) talk about another bad loss in the books, 131-110 where the Clippers did not really have any standout performances, and Kawhi finished the game in the locker room after a facial contusion. The Clippers continue their disappointing year with befuddling rotations, but are the guys still finding reasons to be positive about a possible run to close the year going into...

Lucas and Shap talk about a big win 127-105 vs. OKC behind hot shooting for the Clips, lead by their leader Kawhi Leonard and closed by the bench. The guys hand out some medals, talk about how the rotations have hampered the Clippers, and also talk a bit about the Paul George MRI update with some thoughts on his possible return.

The Clippers lost their game to the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight, but worse, they lost Paul George to a knee injury of unknown severity. Lucas Hann, Cole Huff, and Justin Wilson discuss.