Taking Memphis -7 tonight...here is why With Kaman and guard Cuttino Mobley sidelined because of injuries, the Clippers lost, 114-98, to the lowly Seattle SuperSonics on Sunday at Staples Center. The SuperSonics led by as many as 19 points in the first half and 30 after halftime.
In one stretch of the first half Sunday, the lineup included rookie guard Daniel Ewing, rookie forward James Singleton and rookie center Boniface Ndong.
Clipper assistant Kim Hughes, who previously worked for the Nuggets, received phone calls Monday from Denver officials, including former coach Doug Moe, who took good-natured jabs at the Clippers for their, ah, performance against Seattle.
Apparently, the Grizzlies also have been monitoring the Clippers.
"We're playing to win," Memphis forward Shane Battier said. "I've always been of the mind-frame that you've got to play." |