213Hoops: The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast

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Clips Steal Back Homecourt Apr 22, 2017

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What a ride! Adithya, Robert, and Shapan are back to discuss the Clippers Game 3 win on the back of Chris Paul, who reminded those that didn't watch the Clippers on the regular that he is indeed the Point God. The Clippers won this game despite a huge Gordon Hayward effort and losing Blake Griffin to a reported big toe injury. What does this mean going forward? Can we finally take a breath? The Lob, the Jam, the Podcast are here to break things down for you while you exhale.
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Evening Things Up! Apr 19, 2017

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The Clippers bounce back from a disappointing Game 1 loss with a fairly comfortable Game 2 win, and the usual trio is back and excited to talk about it. Adithya, Robert, and Shapan talk all about the game, the adjustments Doc made, and what adjustments weren't so great. *cough*Paul Pierce*cough* Going back to Utah the team looks to steal back homecourt advantage, they've been quite successful in Utah during the Chris Paul era after having no luck there for years. It's time to get hyped for a new episode of the Lob, the Jam, the Podcast!
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Clips Slip in Game 1 Apr 16, 2017

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Adithya, Robert, and Shapan are back and talking some playoff hoops. What do the guys have to say about a disappointing Game 1 that saw the Clippers lost to a quickly short handed Jazz team? Are we still confident in the Clippers ability to win this series, and if so, how long will it be now? How does the team handle Utah's effective defensive scheme? The Clippers might have been lagging last night but the Lob, the Jam, the Podcast is going to try and pick up the slack.
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Playoff Time! Apr 13, 2017

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Robert and Shapan are joined by Adithya to talk about how the regular season finished up, and what comes next. The Clippers finally know that they have homecourt, but what does that mean and did we learn anything from these last few games? How do the trio see the Clippers in the postseason this year? What about those positional battles against the Utah Jazz? Should we dare even think ahead to that treacherous second round? There's a lot to talk about on this week's episode as the real season finally begins. Playoffs baby, playoffs.
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The Final Countdown Apr 05, 2017

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Robert and Shapan are back and ready to talk some Clippers hoops as the playoffs approach. Together they discuss some important Clipper chatter. Is the Austin Rivers injury more to overcome than the media is talking about? Can the Clippers still manage to get homecourt? How will this team look now that the season is nearing a close? Are the stars ready in what is probably the most important postseason of their careers? Will Doc Rivers ever consider staggering? The playoffs are just around the corner and the guys are hyped. These burning questions and more will be answered on the revived The Lob, The Jam, the Podcast.
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Ready for the Stretch Run Feb 28, 2017

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Chris Paul has returned and so has the optimism for Clips Nation. Patrick Zajac hosts another episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast, joined yet again by Shapan Debnath and Robert Flom. The pod trio share their thoughts on the Clippers' inactivity at the trade deadline and what it means moving forward, before delving into how the Clippers will finish and chase down the coveted #3 seed in the Western Conference. Later, Patrick, Shapan, and Robert discuss different scenarios for a crucial season should the season finish not as expected, before giving a preview of a crucial week ahead. Optimism abounds for the stretch run as the team is fully healthy. Now is the time to make one final push.
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Trade Deadline and Warriors/Spurs Preview Feb 21, 2017

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Patrick Zajac returns to host the latest episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast, along with Shapan Debnath and Robert Flom, as the guys discuss the most recent fallout from All-Star Weekend. Do changes need to be made to the dunk contest? How can players be more motivated to play defense in the All-Star Game? Then, the trio share the last thoughts on any potential trade before the deadline, and make some predictions on what big moves, if any, Doc Rivers might execute. Later, Patrick, Robert, and Shapan preview the week ahead, which starts with a brutal back-to-back set against the Warriors and Spurs. Can the Clippers keep this one close? We sure hope so...
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Blake Griffin is Awesome & An All-Star Weekend Preview Feb 13, 2017

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Isn't it fantastic to have Blake Griffin back and fully healthy? Patrick Zajac hosts another episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Pod, as he and Shapan Debnath discuss what the most recent stretch of games means for the Clippers as life without Chris Paul continues. Trade rumors also continue to mount and the duo give their takes on whether or not the team can and will pull off a trade of any significance. Melo? Gallinari? Chandler? Who knows. Lastly, Patrick and Shapan give their preview and predictions for All-Star Weekend, as well as MVP picks for the game on Sunday. Let's finish the week strong and hope DeAndre puts on a show in the dunk contest!
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Time to Shake Things Up, Doc Feb 07, 2017

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Patrick, Robert, and Shapan all return for another episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast, desperately trying to fix all that plagues the Clippers during their recent skid. The trio discuss the team's current place in the Western Conference standings, before taking a crack at being an NBA head coach and figuring out creative ways to give the lineup a spark. Later, the guys revisit the Carmelo Anthony trade rumors that have seemingly died down, and whether or not that is the solution to what ails what seems like another lost season. What is the answer?
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Does Carmelo Make the Clippers Better? Jan 30, 2017

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Patrick Zajac hosts another episode of TLTJTP, along with Robert Flom, as the two vent about their frustrations following another blowout loss at the hands of the Warriors. Should the Clippers shake things up in order to compete? Or should they simply tread water until the return of Chris Paul? Later, Patrick and Robert discuss the merits of a Carmelo Anthony trade, what type of package they are comfortable with giving up for the former All-Star, and whether or not Anthony would give the team a better shot at a championship.
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