The second game of the series between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers had actually gone in the middle of the third third: With 31 counters were the home side in front and the dub country was vain sunshine. But what came next, the NBA has not yet seen in their spectacular stories of poor playoff history: not less than the biggest comeback delivered the Clippers in the episode. Thanks to the incredible catch-up, it is now 1: 1 and the upcoming match is the first home game for the basketball hunter from L.A.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Basketball Betting Predictions
The fact that the enormous gap was once again converted into a victory had two main reasons. On the one hand, the guests, led by shooting guard Lou William, outgrew themselves in the second section of the game and more or less hit every attempt and, secondly, the master failed in his arrogance. The dubs just could not imagine that they should lose this game. In Los Angeles Clippers against Golden State Warriors, they are, of course, again the favorites in the odds and the tip, including a handicap of -4.5 points for the guests, joins in this verdict. A recent read the majesty will be the last two-time champion rather not offer. Starting at 4:30 am on April 19, it will be “Tip is up” at the Staples Center.
Los Angeles Clippers – Statistics & Current Form
For 30 years, the Lakers around Magic Johnson held the record for the biggest comeback in the postseason, posted in the then semi-final of the Western Conference against the Seattle Supersonics, but now the Clippers have caught him with a stunning performance in the final match against the champion. Once again, the Clippers showed a fierce top performance and compensated with their irrepressible will the playful deficit against the Warriors. With an away win in their pocket, the Clippers have already achieved more than they were hoped for in many places, as many experts had a sweep from Golden State on the slip.
“You just love this troupe. They just do not give up. ” – Clippers coach Doc Rivers full of praise for his team after winning the second game – Source: Twitter account of LA Clippers
The fact that the Clippers come into play about the fight can also be seen from the fact that with 27.5 fouls per game in this ranking they are in the first place of all teams in the playoffs. But that alone is not why they’re playing so hard. Among other things, they have a very respectable hit rate from the field of just under 48 percent and especially the snipers are in a good mood, as 41 percent show from outside. In terms of the categories, especially Lou Williams to call, which is with 30.5 points so far the third best scorer of the postseason. However, not only distinguishes his secure hand when throwing, but also his game overview, because with an average of ten assists, he is currently also the third strongest player in this standoff in the playoffs.
His combination of shooting and point guard makes him so valuable, and it’s not unlikely that he will be awarded the NBA’s “Best Sixth Man” NBA title at the end of the season for the third time in his career – a title he has earned in the past Playtime received. In addition, power forward Montrezl Harrel, who took ten rebounds against Golden State and was the second-best scorer – incidentally: he too comes from the bank. For the very good defense at the Clippers, Patrick Beverly, who kept Kevin Durant largely in check in the last match, stands out, so well that he even took six fouls out of the game.
Last results of Los Angeles Clippers:
🏀 16.04.2019 – Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers 131: 135 (NBA)
🏀 14.04.2019 – Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers 121: 104 (NBA)
🏀 11.04.2019 – Los Angeles Clippers Vs. Utah Jazz 143: 137 (OT) (NBA)
🏀 08.04.2019 – Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers 131: 104 (NBA)
🏀 06.04.2019 – Los Angeles Clippers Vs. Los Angeles Lakers 117: 122 (NBA)
Golden State Warriors – Statistics & Current Form
The Golden State Warriors are certainly currently dealing with a well-established Clippers squad as described, but what happened in the last match was then under the dignity of the reigning champion, who would triumph in the event of another title for the third consecutive year , The loss of the game, was mainly owed to their own style of play from the middle of the third third. The Warriors did not seem to be following the ever-diminishing lead on the scoreboard, and a real rebellion against the ever-growing opponent was barely noticeable. Rather, the team evidently believed, no matter how tight it gets, in the end Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson stop as usual a few threesome and then it will be enough again.
A fatal mistake – but it is to be expected that such a faux pas in terms of attitude will not happen to the master again. That the Warriors are actually clearly superior to the opponent playfully, could be observed in the first game of the series, which went out with a sovereign 121: 104 for the Warriors. Chef Curry made an outstanding performance by not only scoring the best scorer on the court with 38 points, but also edged down eight threes, making the 31-year-old Point Guard the best shooter in Downtown playoffs. History of the NBA is.
In the upcoming match and for the rest of the postseason, the troupe from Oakland but must renounce their only recovered Center DeMarcus cousins. This left after a few minutes of the last game hobbling the court and has torn according to subsequent diagnosis, a muscle in the thigh.
Last results of Golden State Warriors:
🏀 16.04.2019 – Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers 131: 135 (NBA)
🏀 14.04.2019 – Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers 121: 104 (NBA)
🏀 11/04/2019 – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors 132: 117 (NBA)
🏀 10.04.2019 – New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors 103: 112 (NBA)
🏀 08.04.2019 – Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers 131: 104 (NBA)
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors – Head to Head Statistics
Before the surprise defeat of the Dubs in the second game of the series, they showed four games won in a row against the Clippers. Only the first season game in mid-November went to the underdog, but only in overtime. The four previous wins were mostly clearly achieved. Read out that the average lead for the champion was a staggering 16 points per game. In the recent past, the away trips have generally been very successful for the Warriors: eight wins and only two failures in their last ten appearances at the Staples Center. Also for the third game of the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors, the odds show the guests the lion’s share of the chances of winning.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Basketball Betting Predictions
That the clipper better not be written off, is actually nothing new. Already in the regular season they made in early February at the Celtics a backlog of 28 points and still won. The comeback was even crass, but once again a proof of the always intact moral of the troupe. The fact that they even got into the postseason, was already surprising, since with Blake Griffin a good year ago and Tobias Harris a few weeks ago no less than the two best players were delivered. But the remaining supposed no-names from L.A. work better as a collective.
Key Facts – Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors NBA tips
⛹🏽♂️ Serie is balanced before the third game
⛹🏽♂️ Dubs compete without the injured center DeMarcus Cousins
⛹🏽♂️ Clippers lost eight of their last ten home games against champions
In the first home game of the series, the Clippers are particularly motivated to go to the start and the pressure is significantly lower for them than the opponent pronounced. With the victory from the last game, they are almost over the target, as a sweep through the Warriors was not unrealistic. The Warriors, however, have certainly learned and will not underestimate the Clippers. The fact that despite the failure of cousins, they are still superior in terms of individual quality, has not changed by the embarrassing bankruptcy of Tuesday night.
Maybe the master now beats back all the more angry. In the Los Angeles Clippers against Golden State Warriors, the tip is therefore on the guests, but given the form strength of the home side only a moderate handicap of – 4.5 is selected for the champions.
Betting Prediction: Golden State Warriors (- 4,5)
Odds: 1.51
