Clippers-Nuggets Series Preview
Lucas and Shap are joined by Bill DiFilippo of Uproxx Sports to break down the Clippers-Nuggets second round playoff series. They discuss key points, such as the Clippers' defense of Nikola Jokic and how the Nuggets might cover Kawhi Leonard, as well as more minor details that might swing the series one way or another. Finally, they answer Twitter questions and give their predictions for the series.
2 Sep 20201h 11min
Clippers Win Over Mavs in Game, Advance to Second Round
Lucas, Rob, and Shap discuss the Game 6 win by the Clippers that put away the pesky Mavs for good, focusing on the superstar showing by Kawhi Leonard and the breakout series from Ivica Zubac. They chat about broader takeaways from the series, including Montrezl Harrell's struggles and Paul George's confidence, and then look ahead to the second round of the playoffs. All that, Twitter questions, and more on this optimistic episode of TLTJTP.
31 Aug 20201h 10min
Clippers Dominate Mavs in Game 5, Set Franchise Records
Rob and Shap break down the Clippers' historic trouncing of the Mavericks in Game 5, as the Clippers re-seized control of the series with a 154-111 victory. They discuss the return to form of All Star Paul George, Doc Rivers' adjustments, and the bounceback performance of Montrezl Harrell, before closing out the podcast by answering some Twitter questions.
26 Aug 202035min
Clippers Drop Game 4 on Luka Doncic Buzzer-Beater
Shap and Lucas discuss the Clippers' heartbreaking loss to the Mavericks in overtime of Game 4 on a Luka Doncic buzzer-beater, and what happened that cost the Clippers the game. They lament the poor coaching decisions of Doc Rivers, ponder Paul George's struggles, and look forward to what the upcoming games and how the Clippers might adjust.
24 Aug 202039min
Clippers Take Game 3 From Mavericks while Luka Doncic Suffers Injury
Rob, Shap, and Lucas are joined by Clippers beat reporter Tomer Azarly of Clutchpoints to discuss the strong performance of the Clippers in their win over the Mavericks. The guys give praise to Doc Rivers, whose major lineup changes were a main driver behind the Clippers' victory. They also breakdown the injury to Luka Doncic, when they think he might return, and whether or not he should have returned to the game.
22 Aug 20201h
Breaking Down the Clippers Game 2 Loss to the Mavs
Shap and Lucas are joined by Mavericks reporter and writer Doyle Rader of Mavs Moneyball to discuss the Clippers' loss to the Mavs in Game 2. They break down what went wrong for the Clippers, praise the Mavericks' bench and Rick Carlislie, and lament the rotations and early-series tactics of coach Doc Rivers.
20 Aug 202043min
Reaction: Clippers Beat Mavericks in Game 1
The LA Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks in Monday night's game 1, but it wasn't the Clippers' best display. Dr. Shap, Rob Flom, and Lucas Hann break down their reactions to game 1, including Kristaps Porzingis' controversial ejection, Marcus Morris' best game as a Clipper, and Reggie Jackson's continued poor play. The trio discuss Doc Rivers' coaching job in this game and share what they'll be watching for in game 2 Wednesday night.
18 Aug 202049min
Clippers-Mavericks Series Preview
Rob, Lucas, and Shap are joined by Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato of The Athletic to give a preview of the Clippers-Mavericks series. They break down the ins and outs of the series, with Tim giving a Mavericks perspective on Luka Doncic's greatness and Kristaps Porzingis' development throughout the season. The guys look at how the Mavs might defend the Clippers, discuss ways that the Clippers can slow down Luka and Kristaps, and examine which of the Mavs' role players might be able to step up in this big series. At the end, everyone makes their prediction - with the Clippers winning unanimously.
15 Aug 20201h 5min
