Justin Russo

They let me in the building to watch basketball & write about the Clippers (+ other stuff). It's pretty cool. | Business Inquiries: [email protected]

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Mentioned it a while ago, but I’ve moved over to Substack. You can catch all my comings and goings over there. Give it a follow (or read, or whatever) if you’re at all interested in Clippers content and other random musings. Greatly appreciate all of you.

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[Jamal Cristopher @JamCristopher]

Saying the Celtics just chuck up 3s is a fundamental misunderstanding of how the Celtics play offense

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Long way to go in the season but there is some intrigue on my end for when we get to January and see a Keaton Wagler, Kobe Sanders, Gradey Dick, Baba Miller, and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser lineup. That’s when the season begins.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

If tonight felt like the highest eFG% allowed by the Clippers all season, that’s because it was. Phoenix outperformed their expected eFG% by 11.9% tonight (highest, by far, versus Clippers this season). Clippers underperformed by 7.4% (second-worst this season).

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

F: Suns 133, Clippers 110. There’s always next game. Clippers are 2-8. Cup game vs Thunder on Friday.

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Tonight is the 5th time in the last 12 months that the LA Clippers have allowed an opponent to make at least 22 3-pointers in a game. It had happened 5 times in franchise history prior to that.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Really appreciate Jim Jackson’s use of “mollywhopped” there.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

End 3Q: Suns 99, Clippers 72. Could be worse; there could be more than one quarter left.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

It should be illegal to challenge plays when up by 30.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Clippers trail Suns 78-56. If you are wondering if the 3-point defense has gotten better or if Phoenix has cooled off, the answer is no.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

HT: Suns 64, Clippers 47. Darius Garland 11 pts. Phoenix was 8 of 14 on 3s in the second quarter. Clippers have been punished for their 9 TOV (18 pts).

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Jordan Goodwin has made as many 3s as the entire Clippers team in this first half—5. Clippers trail Suns 45-31.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin have combined for 5 made 3-pointers. The Clippers, as a team, have 4.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin have combined for 5 made 3-pointers. The Clippers, as a team, have 4.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Clippers (53.5) and Suns (53.3) had nearly identical Expected Effective Field Goal Percentage (xEFG%) marks in the first quarter. One team cashed in for 61.4 while the other only hit for 38.1. That will sum up the 11-point deficit the Clippers face.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

End 1Q: Suns 29, Clippers 18. Rui Hachimura 8 pts. Suns closed on a 13-0 run. Clippers shot 29% and had 4 TOV.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

This season has been the highest 3-point volume in LA Clippers franchise history, and we’re seeing more of that tonight. Seven of the Clippers’ first 14 shots have been 3-point tries. They want to get them up, and they most certainly are.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

The first four or so minutes of tonight’s Clippers-Suns game will surely not be making its way to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

@LAClippersFilm I’m trying to be optimistic with them because of their talent but there’s something missing there. Interested in seeing how they look when the schedule ramps up.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

As a bit of bookkeeping, Nick Martinelli (two-way) has been downgraded to OUT this evening.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

CLIPPERS INJURY REPORT - Nov. 10

QUESTIONABLE
Cam Christie - R Ankle Sprain
Nick Martinelli - Two-Way

OUT
Bradley Beal - R Knee Injury Management
Brandon Ingram - R Heel Surgery
Jordan Miller - L Rotator Cuff Surgery
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser- R Lisfranc Surgery

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

This is kind of a perfect season for the Raiders. Bought low on Kirk Cousins, rehabbed him to get a 3rd round pick, they weren’t bad, and now the number one pick gets to play after learning from Cousins. Honestly, pretty ideal for them.

[Justin Russo @FlyByKnite]

Glad they finally gave @Gmona48 his shine. He deserves it.

[Oh No He Didn't 🤯 @ohnohedidnt24]

The Clippers broadcast spent the last part of the game talking about this guy's look lol