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• The Starting Lineup: Javale McGee and DeAndre Jordan Aren’t The Same February 5, 2012
  Do people compare Javale McGee to DeAndre Jordan? I don’t, but Clippers’ commentators Ralph Lawler and Mike Smith inferred that this was the reason why Jordan felt the need to unleash the fury of hell on McGee and the Wizards.   DeAndre finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds in the 107-81 victory, and he accumulated those numbers in absolutely devastating fashion.  Watch as he catches this lob with two hands, but decides to hammer it with just one… It’s always nice to have options.  Of course most people–even most NBA players–don’t have the ability to even think of trying  somethin’ like that.  Javale McGee does happen to be one of the few who could pull off such a dunk, and since he’s a young big man I suppose the two are comparable in that way.  McGee’s a string bean, though… f@cking DeAndre has a wide frame and legs like tree trunks.  To me, Jordan and McGee have nothing in common beyond being young, tall, and at...
• Griffin, Clippers manhandle Wizards February 5, 2012
  Blake Griffin fell two assists shy of a triple-double, and he didn't even play in the fourth quarter. It was that kind of dominating night for the Los Angeles Clippers, who rebounded from a disappointing loss in a big way, jumping on the Washington Wizards early and cruising to a 107-81 win. Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and tied a season-high with eight assists to lead Los Angeles, but he was hardly the only Clippers player to pile up big numbers. DeAndre Jordan shot 9 for 11 from the field for 18 points and had 11 rebounds. Mo Williams had 17 points and eight assists. The Clippers outrebounded Washington 53-32 and had a 32-17 advantage in assists. Los Angeles lost to the Nuggets on Thursday and started a six-game road trip at Washington, so this was exactly the type of win the Clippers were looking for. ''We were all disappointed in our performance the other day against Denver,'' Jordan said. ''We really wanted to jump out on them early and set the tone.'' John Wall and Nick Young each scored 14 points for the Wizards, which were also coming off an even-more-disappointing-than-usual game, a 106-89 loss at Toronto on Friday night. Unlike Los Angeles, Washington was unable to get a momentum boost, instead losing for the fourth straight time and falling to 4-20 this season. ''It was pitiful,'' Wall said. ''They could do whatever they wanted - whenever they wanted - all night.'' Los Angeles never trailed and opened up a double-digit lead midway through the first quarter after a 13-2 run. The Clippers led 28-17 after the first quarter and removed any doubt about the outcome by scoring the final nine points of the first half, taking a 58-34 lead into halftime. The Wizards weren't able to regroup after the break, scoring just four points in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the third quarter as Los Angeles opened up a 36-point lead, the largest advantage the Clippers have had in any game this season. ''We came out in the third quarter and kind of put it on them there pretty quickly,'' Griffin said. ''Guys were hitting shots and we were getting stops and getting out in the open court - I think that's when you feel like we can keep it going.'' Griffin had a number of his usual crowd-pleasing dunks, saving his best for last. With a minute to play in the third quarter, Griffin soared high for an alley-oop dunk from Williams. The monster slam gave Los Angeles a 81-50 lead and earned the biggest cheer of the night from the Verizon Center crowd of 19,419. It was Washington's largest crowd of the season. ''We all should have been embarrassed. We were on our home court - and they came out and did what they wanted,'' said Wizards forward Rashard Lewis, who had two points. ''As a unit, none of us came to play tonight.'' Jordan followed Griffin a few seconds later with an electrifying dunk of his own, flying in after Griffin missed a free throw to slam the ball home. The Clippers were playing so well it hardly mattered that Chris Paul had an off night on the offensive end, scoring a season-low two points on 1 of 9 shooting. Paul did have seven assists and said he was pleased by the team's defensive effort. ''From the tip to the end of the game, we controlled the game,'' Paul said. ''When we get stops, we're tough to guard in transition. We've got the shooters, we've got the high fliers and all that. When we defend teams, we're tough to beat.'' N OTES: Wizards F Trevor Booker was in the starting lineup for the sixth time this season, and the first since Jan. 16. He replaced Jan Vesely, who had started the previous five games. ... Washington scored fewer than 20 points in each of the first three quarters for the first time this season. ... Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said F Kenyon Martin, who signed with Los Angeles Friday, will join the team Sunday in Orlando. Del Negro said he didn't know what role Martin would play until they met and Del Negro assessed Martin's conditioning. ... Caron Butler was facing Washington for the first time since the Wizards traded him to Dallas in 2010. ... Griffin was 1 for 7 from the free throw line, missing his first five. Including the Clippers' previous game against Denver, Griffin missed seven free throws in a row, which tied a career long drought according to STATS LLC.
• Clippers 107, Wizards 81 February 5, 2012
  Blake Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 107-81 victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Mo Williams added 17 for the Clippers, who won for the fifth time in six games. Nick Young and John Wall each scored 14 for Washington, which lost its fourth game in a row and dropped to 4-20 this season. Griffin narrowly missed his second career triple-double, despite not playing in the fourth quarter as Los Angeles rested its starters. Griffin had a number of his usual crowd-pleasing dunks, saving his best for last. With a minute to play in the third quarter, Griffin soared high for an alley-oop dunk from Williams. The monster slam gave Los Angeles a 81-50 lead and earned the biggest cheer of the night from the Verizon Center crowd of 19,419. It was Washington's largest crowd of the season. Jordan followed a few seconds later with an electrifying dunk of his own, flying in after Griffin missed a free throw to slam the ball home. Jordan was 9 of 11 from the field in the game. There were few highlights for the Wizards, who scored fewer than 20 points in each of the first three quarters for the first time this season. Los Angeles never trailed and opened up a double-digit lead midway through the first quarter after a 13-2 run. Los Angeles led 28-17 after the first quarter and removed any doubt about the outcome by scoring the final nine points of the first half, taking a 58-34 lead into halftime. The Wizards weren't able to regroup after the break, scoring just four points in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the third quarter as Los Angeles opened up a 36-point lead, the largest advantage the Clippers have had in any game this season. NOTES: Wizards F Trevor Booker was in the starting lineup for the sixth time this season, and the first since Jan. 16. He replaced Jan Vesely, who had started the previous five games. ... Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said F Kenyon Martin, who signed with Los Angeles Friday, will join the team Sunday in Orlando. Del Negro said he didn't know what role Martin would play until they met and Del Negro assessed Martin's conditioning. ... Caron Butler was facing Washington for the first time since the Wizards traded him to Dallas in 2010. ... Griffin was 1 for 7 from the free throw line, missing his first five. Including the Clippers' previous game against Denver, Griffin missed seven free throws in a row, which tied a career long drought according to STATS LLC.
• Griffin, Clippers dunk away Washington February 5, 2012
  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Blake Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 107-81 victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Mo Williams added 17 for the Clippers, who won for the fifth time in six games. Nick Young and John Wall each scored 14 for Washington, which lost its fourth game in a row and dropped to 4-20 this season. Griffin narrowly missed his second career triple-double, despite not playing in the fourth quarter as Los Angeles rested its starters. Griffin had a number of his usual crowd-pleasing dunks, saving his best for last. With a minute to play in the third quarter, Griffin soared high for an alley-oop dunk from Williams. The monster slam gave Los Angeles a 81-50 lead and earned the biggest cheer of the night from the Verizon Center crowd of 19,419. It was Washington's largest crowd of the season. Jordan followed a few seconds later with an electrifying dunk of his own, flying in after Griffin missed a free throw to slam the ball home. Jordan was 9 of 11 from the field in the game. There were few highlights for the Wizards, who scored fewer than 20 points in each of the first three quarters for the first time this season. Los Angeles never trailed and opened up a double-digit lead midway through the first quarter after a 13-2 run. Los Angeles led 28-17 after the first quarter and removed any doubt about the outcome by scoring the final nine points of the first half, taking a 58-34 lead into halftime. The Wizards weren't able to regroup after the break, scoring just four points in the first 6 minutes of the third quarter as Los Angeles opened up a 36-point lead, the largest advantage the Clippers have had in any game this season. NOTES: Wizards F Trevor Booker was in the starting lineup for the sixth time this season, and the first since Jan. 16. He replaced Jan Vesely, who had started the previous five games. ... Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said F Kenyon Martin, who signed with Los Angeles Friday, will join the team Sunday in Orlando. Del Negro said he didn't know what role Martin would play until they met and Del Negro assessed Martin's conditioning. ... Butler was facing Washington for the first time since the Wizards traded him to Dallas in 2010. ... Griffin was 1 for 7 from the free throw line, missing his first five. Including the Clippers' previous game against Denver, Griffin missed seven free throws in a row, which tied a career long drought according to STATS LLC.
• WE Preview: Wizards at Raptors - 2/3/12 February 3, 2012
  AT Friday, February 3rd, 20127:00 PM ETTV: Comcast SportsNet HDSteve Buckhantz, Phil Chenier Radio: 106.7 The Fan - http://bit.ly/5yZqu8Dave Johnson, Glenn ConsorGame PreviewThe 4-18 Washington Wizards travel north of the border in tonight's matchup to take on the 7-16 Toronto Raptors. This is a rematch of the game from January 10th in DC where Washington secured it's first victory of the season. Toronto has been experimenting with different lineups recently in order to overcome some recent injuries, including going small. With their recent shuffles, it remains to be seen who exactly will be in the starting lineup. Wizards Extreme's matchup to watch this evening will be DeMar DeRozan vs. Nick Young. DeRozan is still looking to capitalize on his mini break out 2nd half of the season last year, but continues to be very inconsistent. Five nights ago he scored 27 points and was very aggressive, and then followed that up with totals of 9 and 8 points. Nick Young is...

• 76ers 3rd Win in Row Is Magic’s 4th Straight Loss January 30, 2012
  Andre Iguodala had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead Philadelphia over slumping Orlando.
• Washington Wizards Stumbling Through Rough Season January 29, 2012
  A young team, Washington started the season 0-8 and has improved to 4-16, but uncertainty surrounds its lineup.
• Knicks End Six-Game Losing Streak With a Rout of the Bobcats January 25, 2012
  Carmelo Anthony had a career-low 1 point, but the Knicks got 20 from Tyson Chandler, and 18 each from Amar’e Stoudemire and Landry Fields in a rout of the Bobcats.
• Depleted Celtics Hold the Magic to 56 Points January 24, 2012
  Paul Pierce and the former Magic forward Brandon Bass each scored 19 points to carry the injury-riddled Celtics to an 87-56 win over Orlando on Monday night in Boston.
• Rob Lowe, Football Reporter? January 20, 2012
  The actor Rob Lowe sent a Twitter message Wednesday claiming Peyton Manning was going to retire. Meanwhile, Yu Darvish really did sign a big contract with the Rangers.