The Los Angeles Clippers (39-20) play against the Milwaukee Bucks (40-21) at Fiserv Forum
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Monday March 4, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers 21, Milwaukee Bucks 21 (Q1 3:20)
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Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Patrick Beverley just drew an offensive foul on Paul George. And then tried to slap the ball out of George’s hands. George did not appreciated that, but no technicals or anything else.
Bucks up, 13-11, with 6:59 left in the first quarter. Damian Lillard already has 7 points. – 8:21 PM
Patrick Beverley just drew an offensive foul on Paul George. And then tried to slap the ball out of George’s hands. George did not appreciated that, but no technicals or anything else.
Bucks up, 13-11, with 6:59 left in the first quarter. Damian Lillard already has 7 points. – 8:21 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Milwaukee leads Clippers 13-11 through first 5 minutes
Terance Mann gets the Damian Lillard assignment. Already has one foul that has led to Dame free throws. That’s going to be the toughest part of the night for Clippers
5 of first Milwaukee attempts have been 3s. – 8:21 PM
Milwaukee leads Clippers 13-11 through first 5 minutes
Terance Mann gets the Damian Lillard assignment. Already has one foul that has led to Dame free throws. That’s going to be the toughest part of the night for Clippers
5 of first Milwaukee attempts have been 3s. – 8:21 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Bucks announced Connaughton as a starter but SURPRISE Pat Bev is out there instead – 8:12 PM
Bucks announced Connaughton as a starter but SURPRISE Pat Bev is out there instead – 8:12 PM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Celtics average point differential thus far this season is +11.4
Only 4 teams in NBA history have finished a season with higher point differential. All four would go on to win the title that season.
1. 1971-72 Lakers: +12.3
2. 1970-71 Bucks: +12.3
3. 1995-96 Bulls: +12.2… – 8:09 PM
The Celtics average point differential thus far this season is +11.4
Only 4 teams in NBA history have finished a season with higher point differential. All four would go on to win the title that season.
1. 1971-72 Lakers: +12.3
2. 1970-71 Bucks: +12.3
3. 1995-96 Bulls: +12.2… – 8:09 PM



Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
PG on the first try…wait until the end! pic.twitter.com/iS5aMCVfAQ – 7:53 PM
PG on the first try…wait until the end! pic.twitter.com/iS5aMCVfAQ – 7:53 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
ESPN is reporting that Westbrook had surgery on his left hand that he fractured Friday against Detroit. – 7:38 PM
ESPN is reporting that Westbrook had surgery on his left hand that he fractured Friday against Detroit. – 7:38 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 3/4
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIL
Jae Crowder
Pat Connaughton
Brook Lopez
Malik Beasley
Damian Lillard – 7:37 PM
STARTERS 3/4
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIL
Jae Crowder
Pat Connaughton
Brook Lopez
Malik Beasley
Damian Lillard – 7:37 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers will start Harden, Mann, George, Leonard, Zubac
Milwaukee will start Lillard, Beasley, Connaughton, Crowder, Lopez – 7:33 PM
Clippers will start Harden, Mann, George, Leonard, Zubac
Milwaukee will start Lillard, Beasley, Connaughton, Crowder, Lopez – 7:33 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue spoke to Doc Rivers about the James Harden trade
Doc told T Lue that it would be a great trade for the Clippers, “pretty much a no brainer.” Lue praised Harden (again) for his sacrifices to set up Kawhi/PG, and said Doc said it from “day one” pic.twitter.com/Vwa1mvZy41 – 7:23 PM
Tyronn Lue spoke to Doc Rivers about the James Harden trade
Doc told T Lue that it would be a great trade for the Clippers, “pretty much a no brainer.” Lue praised Harden (again) for his sacrifices to set up Kawhi/PG, and said Doc said it from “day one” pic.twitter.com/Vwa1mvZy41 – 7:23 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight is the first time James Harden and Doc Rivers are seeing each other since Harden pointedly declared before his LA Clippers debut in November that he is not a system player, “I Am A System” pic.twitter.com/Q5tiXQFe49 – 7:19 PM
Tonight is the first time James Harden and Doc Rivers are seeing each other since Harden pointedly declared before his LA Clippers debut in November that he is not a system player, “I Am A System” pic.twitter.com/Q5tiXQFe49 – 7:19 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue said that taking care of the ball and getting back on defense are two areas that Clippers are locked on to. They did it yesterday in Minnesota.
T Lue also is prioritizing protecting paint then getting out to shooters. Offensively, get to paint but don’t test Lopez. pic.twitter.com/70kJSUqzbM – 7:11 PM
Tyronn Lue said that taking care of the ball and getting back on defense are two areas that Clippers are locked on to. They did it yesterday in Minnesota.
T Lue also is prioritizing protecting paint then getting out to shooters. Offensively, get to paint but don’t test Lopez. pic.twitter.com/70kJSUqzbM – 7:11 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the Clippers’ Russell Westbrook undergoing surgery on left hand and hope for a return prior to playoffs espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:09 PM
ESPN story on the Clippers’ Russell Westbrook undergoing surgery on left hand and hope for a return prior to playoffs espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:09 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Always good to see an old friend 🤗
Norm 🤝 Dame pic.twitter.com/TotVx88Ahe – 7:08 PM
Always good to see an old friend 🤗
Norm 🤝 Dame pic.twitter.com/TotVx88Ahe – 7:08 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Friday night @TheAthletic it was clear that Russell Westbrook was facing a multi-week absence due to his fractured left hand
In 2014, Westbrook underwent surgery for a fractured right hand and was back in 27 days.
theathletic.com/5311399/2024/0… – 7:05 PM
Friday night @TheAthletic it was clear that Russell Westbrook was facing a multi-week absence due to his fractured left hand
In 2014, Westbrook underwent surgery for a fractured right hand and was back in 27 days.
theathletic.com/5311399/2024/0… – 7:05 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
clean fits tho 👀
🕢 5:00 PM PT | 📺 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/Hv7Ablizxp – 6:52 PM
clean fits tho 👀
🕢 5:00 PM PT | 📺 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/Hv7Ablizxp – 6:52 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue on Giannis out: “We lock onto Dame. Something we have done in the Western Conference for a long time.”
Damian Lillard’s team has lost nine straight games against the Clippers. – 6:42 PM
T Lue on Giannis out: “We lock onto Dame. Something we have done in the Western Conference for a long time.”
Damian Lillard’s team has lost nine straight games against the Clippers. – 6:42 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA Clippers report that Russell Westbrook had successful surgery today on his left hand fracture and is officially week-to-week. – 6:32 PM
LA Clippers report that Russell Westbrook had successful surgery today on his left hand fracture and is officially week-to-week. – 6:32 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Clippers guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on his fractured left hand on Monday and the hope is that he will return before the start of the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/2cGISST9ZO – 6:30 PM
ESPN Sources: Clippers guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on his fractured left hand on Monday and the hope is that he will return before the start of the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/2cGISST9ZO – 6:30 PM


Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Who’s in, however, is Benny 🪣🪣 aka @BenSteeleMJS – follow him for all your #Bucks needs this evening! pic.twitter.com/Acdh3fiTEO – 6:22 PM
Who’s in, however, is Benny 🪣🪣 aka @BenSteeleMJS – follow him for all your #Bucks needs this evening! pic.twitter.com/Acdh3fiTEO – 6:22 PM

Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Rivers said Giannis has been dealing with the issue for the past few games – 6:22 PM
Rivers said Giannis has been dealing with the issue for the past few games – 6:22 PM

Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Bucks vs Clippers, per Coach Doc Rivers – 6:21 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Bucks vs Clippers, per Coach Doc Rivers – 6:21 PM


Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left Achilles) is out tonight, per coach Doc Rivers. He tried to warm up on the court, but cut his pregame routine short – 6:20 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left Achilles) is out tonight, per coach Doc Rivers. He tried to warm up on the court, but cut his pregame routine short – 6:20 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doc Rivers says that Giannis Antetokounmpo is out tonight due to Achilles soreness. – 6:19 PM
Doc Rivers says that Giannis Antetokounmpo is out tonight due to Achilles soreness. – 6:19 PM




Eric Patten @EricPatten
Simmons just said that no one has ever made it look like a shot and thrown the alley-oop instead. Houston James Harden apparently didn’t exist. – 5:35 PM
Simmons just said that no one has ever made it look like a shot and thrown the alley-oop instead. Houston James Harden apparently didn’t exist. – 5:35 PM

Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Since the coaching change the @Bucks offensive rating has dropped from 2nd (120.6) to 17th (115.0). However, it remains among the best in the halfcourt (8th) under Doc Rivers – despite having Khris Middleton on the floor for just 110 minutes – 5:06 PM
Since the coaching change the @Bucks offensive rating has dropped from 2nd (120.6) to 17th (115.0). However, it remains among the best in the halfcourt (8th) under Doc Rivers – despite having Khris Middleton on the floor for just 110 minutes – 5:06 PM

Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
The @Bucks have held their last 4 opponents under 100 points. The last time they had a streak of 5 consecutive games was March 4-11, 2017 – 4:50 PM
The @Bucks have held their last 4 opponents under 100 points. The last time they had a streak of 5 consecutive games was March 4-11, 2017 – 4:50 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The NBA management has issued Daniel Theis a fine for allegedly flopping against Timberwolves 😬 pic.twitter.com/52YZpNqtDb – 4:21 PM
The NBA management has issued Daniel Theis a fine for allegedly flopping against Timberwolves 😬 pic.twitter.com/52YZpNqtDb – 4:21 PM


Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Game no. 60 in Milwaukee
🕔 5:00PM PT
🆚 @Bucks
📺 @Clipper_Vision, @BallySportWest, @NBATV
📻 @AM570LASports, @TuLigaRadio pic.twitter.com/3BZUVijjmY – 2:39 PM
Game no. 60 in Milwaukee
🕔 5:00PM PT
🆚 @Bucks
📺 @Clipper_Vision, @BallySportWest, @NBATV
📻 @AM570LASports, @TuLigaRadio pic.twitter.com/3BZUVijjmY – 2:39 PM


Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
On Friday against the Bulls, the Bucks ran an interesting set.
Looked like it was going to be Spain action – Beasley screening for Antetokounmpo rolling to the hoop – and then the Bulls trapped Lillard.
Here’s the clip with @mbeasy5 describing his mindset screening for Giannis: pic.twitter.com/CPGiathpet – 2:24 PM
On Friday against the Bulls, the Bucks ran an interesting set.
Looked like it was going to be Spain action – Beasley screening for Antetokounmpo rolling to the hoop – and then the Bulls trapped Lillard.
Here’s the clip with @mbeasy5 describing his mindset screening for Giannis: pic.twitter.com/CPGiathpet – 2:24 PM
