03-09-2005, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: GT: Clippers vs. Lakers (3/8)
Lakers in a Fallback Position
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The Clippers had lost 11of 14 and were in danger of moving a season-low nine games under .500, but Clipper Coach Mike Dunleavy ripped the Clippers after a lackluster loss Monday to the Memphis Grizzlies. The message apparently stuck.
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The game was designated a Laker home game, meaning the Clippers broke a streak of nine consecutive road losses and improved to 7-22 overall on the road. The Clippers had not won a road game since Feb. 3 and were 2-21 in such games since November.
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Maggette says scolding got Clippers' attention
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"The biggest thing we did was play the right way and did the things Coach wanted us to do, executing right and taking better shots," Maggette said. "I put a lot of it on myself and Elton (Brand). We're the captains of this team and sometimes you have to take heat and accept it. I'm just glad our team came back and responded to what Coach said."
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"The way we finished the game last night against Memphis and the way we played tonight is the way we want to play basketball," Dunleavy said. "The guys did a great job on our execution. Our defensive balance the whole night was very good."
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