Recap Mad Libs Contest FTW (oh, and Suns beat Clips)

by Seth Pollack on Jan 11, 2009 8:56 PM MST in Contests Comment 24 comments

This game coming on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of, well a Sunday afternoon, made it difficult to give a serious watch. I managed to eek out seeing the game in 10 minute chunks between folding laundry and a variety of other distractions like my mother visiting. Doesn't she know there's a game on? Hello?

Anyway, the Suns obviously won the game 109-103 and there's a few other facets that any old recap can tell you.

Suns started with a 12-0 run that was fueled by blocks and steals. Nice
The Clips came right back and kept the game close. Not so nice
Nash took like 5 charges and looked like the DPOY. When he wasn't getting totally burned by Eric Gordon that is
Grant Hill was / is awesome
After Dunleavy got ejected in the 3rd the Suns went on a run and closed the quarter up 13 points
A lead they promptly lost making this another close game which the Suns won by going to their "We are older and better then you" place
Suns shot 45% from the field and missed 15 threes (29%) and still scored 109. + 1 on OReb. + 3 on turnovers and 2 more made FG's and 2 more made FT's are the difference
Suns FGA diff, OReb diff and TO diff are improving fast. That's the diff between winning this game and losing to the Heat or Nets
Shaq is shooting 85% from the line in the past 3 games and is 12-12 in the last two. With him shooting like that Porter was able to give him the ball late and he delivered with a 3 pt play and a great interior pass to Amare leading to a shooting foul.
Who's team is it?

Pretty much anyone can tell you that though. These recaps exist to explain why these things happen and what they might mean.

This time though since I didn't really see the game closely enough I can't tell you any of that.

I am sure however, a bunch of you did (or can pretend you did). Unfortunately, we've already established you are all lazy and sorry and can't be counted on to put finger to keyboard for more then brief barely incomprehensible blurb of digital barf.

So, to fill in the blanks I've created a fill in the blank recap. Mad Lib style.

Those of you that grew up in the post pencil and paper generation can ask your parents what a Mad Lib is.

To make it more interesting (it is a Clippers recap after all) this Mad Lib recap is now a

CONTEST

That's right. You can win free stuff * just for filling in the blanks!

Here we go...

Clips Nation Recap * Box Score * Game Quotes

Recap Mad Lib:

The ___________ Phoenix Suns managed a ___________ victory over the ________ LA Clippers. After playing ___________ in the first half the Suns ________ and were _________ by ______ who had ____________. In the second half _______didn't happen.

Without ___________ the outcome might have been __________. But in the ___________ the Suns were ____________________ win.

We expect Coach Porter to be _____________ with the outcome of the ______________ played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of ___________ and could mean _____________.

The LA Clippers for their part represent ___________ in the NBA. They are a _____ team that __________ when they aren't ____________. In the future the Clippers fans have _________ to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1)____________

2)____________

3) ___________

How to Enter the Contest:

To enter the Mad Lib contest pay attention to the following things. I will type slowly to avoid the level confusion we saw with some of the last contest responses.

1. Copy the Mad Lib Recap. Using the "copy function" on your computer. If you don't know how to do that go away and don't bother asking me.

2. Paste the Mad Lib Recap into a "comment" in the thread of this story. If the terms "Paste" or "comment" or "story" are foreign to you please go back to a Spurs blog geared for someone of your skill level.

3. Replace the blanks in the Mad Lib Recap with YOUR original thoughts. Get it? You fill in the blanks.

4. Do not cheat off someone else. I will know.

5. Winning entries will be judged on creativity. That means whatever I want it to mean so don't ask.

6. Entries must be entered in the entry space by no later then mid-night Monday January 12.

7. The winner will be announced when I get to it and will receive their prize * if I feel like it.

8. and yes, Clippers fans can play. I know for a fact they are literate unlike _____ fans.

Good luck. Don't bother me. I am going to go watch Desperate Housewives now.

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I was at WORK of all places and missed the game. I need to quit my job so I can get more Suns action

The boiling Phoenix Suns managed a redundant victory over the frigid LA Clippers. After playing like usual in the first half the Suns had a slim lead and were lead by Shaq who had enough of Stat’s production company. In the second half Dunleavy didn’t happen.

Without Shaq the outcome might have been a 50 point loss. But in the Age of Aristotle the Suns were helpless but to win.

We expect Coach Porter to be looking for continued improvement with the outcome of the closely played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of being content and could mean Shaq needs to hit someone.

The LA Clippers for their part represent the underdog in the NBA. They are a meagerly talented team that play well when they aren’t being dominated. In the future the Clippers fans have the Suns playing down to the competition to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1) Can’t get everyone into a Lakers game at one time.

2) Are too far from Chicago to be Cubs fans

3) Do it for the same reason they dress in drag and eat black licorice (no one else does).

Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.

by SunDolphin on Jan 11, 2009 6:21 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Wasn’t sure if I could use phrases instead of one word answers, so I used phrases when neccesary. This was a lot of fun, thanks Stan!

Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.

by SunDolphin on Jan 11, 2009 6:22 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome!

Let’s see some more people!

Blogging Suns Basketball

by Seth Pollack on Jan 11, 2009 6:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's see...

Recap Mad Lib:

The Shaq-led Phoenix Suns managed a(n) uncomfortably-close victory over the waste-of-money LA Clippers. After playing all right in the first half the Suns led by 6 and were only threatened by Marcus Camby who had 18 points and rebounds in the game. In the second half a big collapse didn’t happen.

Without Goran Dragic, the outcome might have been the same. But in the midst of a surprisingly close game, the Suns were required to sit him in order to win.

We expect Coach Porter to be overjoyed with the outcome of the free-throw shooting of Shaq in the otherwise indifferent contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of nothing and could mean more the Clippers as they realize they suck.

The LA Clippers for their part represent comic-relief in the NBA. They are a unsuccessful team that are even worse when they aren’t carried by Camby. In the future the Clippers fans have top-3 picks to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1)They live in LA and the Lakers suck.

2)Brian Skinner’s goatee.

3)To watch the other teams.

"I'm a man who discovered the wheel and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn. That's what kind of man I am. You're just a woman with a small brain. With a brain a third the size of us. It's science." - Ron Burgundy

by J-Gao on Jan 11, 2009 6:47 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Recap Mad Lib:

The 18-seconds-or-more Phoenix Suns managed a(n) unconvincing victory over the 6-healthy-bodies-or-less LA Clippers. After playing okay in the first half the Suns allowed the Clippers to stay in the game and were led by Amare Stoudemire who had two personal fouls. In the second half Fropez didn’t happen.

Without Eric Gordon missing 12 of 14 shots, the outcome might have been an embarassing 25pt loss. But in the reality the Clippers screw it up one way or another and the Suns were not incompetent enough to not win.

We expect Coach Porter to be furious with the outcome of the apathatically played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of nothing we didn’t know and could mean that Joe Johnson is going to drop 55 on us on Tuesday.

The LA Clippers for their part represent the ultimate punchline in the NBA. They are a crappy team that stands no chance when they aren’t playing the Thunder. In the future the Clippers fans have consistent level of success to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1) Rooting for a winning team is too easy.

2) Mike Dunleavy coaching is like a car crash that you can’t look away.

3) They are either Kevin Arnovitz or Clipper Steve.

by gadogry on Jan 11, 2009 7:49 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

love this

if i can vote, this gets my vote. lol

by ryansunsfan on Jan 13, 2009 8:05 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Recap Mad Lib

Recap Mad Lib:
The ______resurgent_____ Phoenix Suns managed a ___fighting________ victory over the ___flailing_____ LA Clippers. After playing ______better defense_____ in the first half the Suns ____went in to the break with a 6 point lead____ and were _____led____ by ____The Big Free Throw__ who had ____5 of 5 from the line________. In the second half another heartbreaking buzzer-beater _didn’t happen.
Without __The Big Clone_ the outcome might have been _closer than the final scoreline suggested_. But in the _____fourth quarter______ the Suns were _ able to hold off a late rally by the Clippers to bring home the______________ win.
We expect Coach Porter to be _pleased but not completely thrilled_______ with the outcome of the _____closely_________ played contest.
The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of _their resurgence after the JRich trade______ and could mean that this team is finally gelling together and looking more like the well rounded team we all expect to see heading into the playoffs_________.
The LA Clippers for their part represent ____the essence of every team headed to the lottery_____ in the NBA. They are a _moderately talented_ team that can be a serious threat to upset the challengers_________ when they aren’t ____injured and manage to stay healthy________. In the future the Clippers fans have Al Thornton, Eric Gordon, and the 2009 first round draft pick_ to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:
Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:
1)_____They Hate the Lakers as much as we do_______
2)_____They love watching the ping pong balls bounce______
3)_____Love welcoming new players through trades______

How to Enter the Contest:
To enter the Mad Lib contest pay attention to the following things. I will type slowly to avoid the level confusion we saw with some of the last contest responses.
1. Copy the Mad Lib Recap. Using the “copy function” on your computer. If you don’t know how to do that go away and don’t bother asking me.
2. Paste the Mad Lib Recap into a “comment” in the thread of this story. If the terms “Paste” or “comment” or “story” are foreign to you please go back to a Spurs blog geared for someone of your skill level.
3. Replace the blanks in the Mad Lib Recap with YOUR original thoughts. Get it? You fill in the blanks.
4. Do not cheat of someone else. I will know.
5. Winning entries will be judged on creativity. That means whatever I want it to mean so don’t ask.
6. Entries must be entered in the entry space by no later then mid-night Monday January 12.
7. The winner will be announced when I get to it and will receive their prize * if I feel like it.
8. and yes, Clippers fans can play. I know for a fact they are literate unlike __SP*RS___ fans.
Good luck. Don’t bother me. I am going to go watch Desperate Housewives now.

by RottPhiler on Jan 11, 2009 8:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Bench

Just an opinion… i think Porter should utilize his bench in cases where they get up to 10 to 15 point lead (especially against a subpar teams). Barbosa, Barnes, Amundson should have gotten more than the 16-18 minutes they played; and maybe get Lopez and Tucker some time. Bad teams closing in the 3rd r 4th quarter vs the Suns could be a case of overconfidence on the part of Suns starters – you can be sure amundson, barnes, tucker and other bench will play their hearts out even with big leads coz they only get limited floor time. Will also give guys like tucker and lopez quality floor time vs. scrub duty at end of games.

Or is it a case of the reserves losing the lead in this game?? wasnt able to watch the game.

by toto_l2003 on Jan 11, 2009 8:20 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Suck

The Suns bench was horrible. Terrible. 4-19 and 12 points.

The Clips run in the fourth came w/ Hill and Nash resting.

Blogging Suns Basketball

by Seth Pollack on Jan 11, 2009 8:57 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

is it just me

or are hill and nash consistently CLUTCH in 4th quarters? nash of course is no surprise but it always seems that hill is somehow involved in those big game-clenching plays. i feel like he’s really been gelling witht he team more this year, and ever since we got j-rich.

by yanyanman2 on Jan 11, 2009 10:50 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Clipper Steve

Over at Clips Nation in his recap made a great point about how poorly Grant fit into D’Antoni’s system where his role on offense was to spread the floor and be a 3 pt shooter which isn’t his game.

Blogging Suns Basketball

by Seth Pollack on Jan 12, 2009 7:37 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

I totally agree with that statement. He also said this:

Nash and Richardson and Hill were stepping in to cut off lanes – not my favorite play in basketball, but effective. Nash drew five charges himself in this game. Impressive. That’s better than 5 blocked shots – better than 5 steals. You end a scoring threat, win the ball for your team AND hang a foul on an opponent.

That’s how big Nash was in this game.

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on Jan 12, 2009 9:11 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Too bad

Amare wasn’t in it and surprisingly had an excuse prepared as well:

"They played well, all in all they gave a total effort. They all played well. We were up 12 to zero in the first quarter and went up 12 again. They kept fighting back, they kept fighting back, so they played well tonight."

You see, since they played well and gave a total effort and they all played well that means they played well and fought back which lead to them playing well. That all means of course that we didn’t need to really play well since all the well playing was being done on their side.

Blogging Suns Basketball

by Seth Pollack on Jan 12, 2009 9:17 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Recap Mad Lib:

The ever changing Phoenix Suns managed a decent victory over the hapless LA Clippers. After playing like demi-gods in the first half the Suns became mortal and were dominated by Thorton who had way too many points. In the second half madness didn’t happen.

Without St. Nash the outcome might have been dire indeed. But in the dark times the Suns were able to triumph over their enemies and win.

We expect Coach Porter to be livid with the outcome of the poorly played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of letdown and could mean nothing.

The LA Clippers for their part represent hopelessness in the NBA. They are a sorrow filled team that chokes when they aren’t supported by otherworldly powers. In the future the Clippers fans have not so much to look forward to.

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1)In defiance of the foulness that is the Fakers fanbase

2)Because America loves an underdog, even an eternal underdog.

3)They are gluttons for unhappiness

"Yeah I could have been king, but maybe I already am king. Hail to the king baby." Ash from Army of Darkness

by Turambar on Jan 11, 2009 8:26 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Recap Mad Lib

The leprechaun lucky Phoenix Suns managed a Tacoma narrow(s) victory over the forgotten LA Clippers. After playing like a poor wax job in the first half the Suns continued to do so and were eaten alive by Ben Gordon who had more points than Charlie Weiss’ weight. In the second half the bench didn’t happen.

Without Shawn Marion the outcome might have been vastly different. But in the beginning the Suns were going to win.

We expect Coach Porter to be sweaty with the outcome of the hotly played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of the American economy and could mean Canada is about to invade.

The LA Clippers for their part represent all that is in the NBA. They are a(n) afterthought team that loses when they aren’t losing. In the future the Clippers fans have Lakers games to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1) The LA Kings are worse

2) All the Lakers season tickets are taken

3) They have a peculiar sense of masochism

Arizona expatriate in Missouri

by Snakebitten on Jan 11, 2009 9:38 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

ah, i love contests.

Recap Mad Lib:

The Diesel-fueled Phoenix Suns managed an unnecessarily close victory over the bottom feeding LA Clippers. After playing a style of game any autopilot would envy in the first half, the Suns picked up the pace and were finally able to get ahead by six, lead by the Big Cactus who decided enough was enough from the insignificant Clippers. In the second half, the winning strategy of Dunleavy didn’t happen.

Without the Big Tweet, the outcome might have been a bit more depressing. But after a quick realization of who they were playing, the Suns realized that they would walk away with a win.

We expect Coach Porter to be reluctantly happy with the outcome of the surprisingly competitively played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of the inability to not resist the urge to play down (or up…but in this case, down) to their competition and could mean that come playoff time, we actually might be able to sustain a lead…just maybe.

The LA Clippers, for their part, represent futility in the NBA. They are an injury prone team that might be able to play well on the day when they aren’t coached (or affiliated in any way) with Mike Dunleavy. In the future, the Clippers fans have countless years of lottery picks to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1) To gain exclusive access of watching Billy Crystal perform a secret, word for word performance of City Slickers before each game, and who can resist that?

2) To glorify in the fact that their point guard, Baron Davis, has quite possibly the most perfect beard that has ever existed.

3) Because somehow, the Clippers managed to find all the delusional people in Los Angeles and convince them that there really is a brighter day for their team.

by iamtrevorpaxton on Jan 11, 2009 9:59 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Mad Lib

Recap Mad Lib:

The Big Diesel’s Phoenix Suns managed an escaping victory over the lottery-proned LA Clippers. After playing like the league leading fg percentage Suns they are in the first half, the Suns dropped the 12-0 run and were barely holding on by going to the Big Diesel who had Free throw Gods watching over him. In the second half a blowout didn’t happen.

Without Nash, Grant Hill, & Shaq the outcome might have been a lose to a 3 starter-less team. But in the final possessions, the Suns were geared to win.

We expect Coach Porter to be somewhat forgiving with the outcome of the afternoonish played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of championship caliber play and could mean maybe to the conference finals.

The LA Clippers for their part represent themselves in the NBA. They are a sub-500 team that likes to eat hotdogs when they aren’t counting their losing streak. In the future the Clippers fans have pratically nothing to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1) Can’t afford the lakers tickets or Hates Kobe Bryant

2) Thought they were at a Lakers game but someone tricked them

3) For the love of the sport!

by CrazyRob on Jan 12, 2009 8:03 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

My awesomerish Mad Lib contribution

Recap Mad Lib:

The SHAQTASTIC Phoenix Suns managed a SLIM victory over the SHADY LA Clippers. After playing TALL in the first half the Suns SHRUNK and were LED by HILL who had WHEATIES. In the second half BLOCKING FOULS didn’t happen.

Without CHARGES the outcome might have been DESPERATE. But in the HOUSEWIVES the Suns were DRUNK ENOUGH TO win.

We expect Coach Porter to be SAYING THE SAME GENERIC CRAP with the outcome of the WORK IT, STAY TOUGH, KEEP ON THEM played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of CHEMISTRY and could mean HAPPY FUN BALL.

The LA Clippers for their part represent MEDIOCRITY in the NBA. They are a CRAPTASTIC team that FARTS when they aren’t LOOKING. In the future the Clippers fans have BILLY CRYSTAL to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1) THE DUNLEAVY FACTOR

2) TO ARRIVE LATE AND LEAVE EARLY

3) BECAUSE L.A. IS HOME OF THE BODY BAGS.

by bramsvan on Jan 12, 2009 9:42 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

MAD LIB

Recap Mad Lib:

The soul-searching Phoenix Suns managed a much-needed victory over the gimped-up LA Clippers. After playing like they were asleep in the first half the Suns woke up from their stupor and were greeted by victory who had eluded them too many times already this season. In the second half what happens all too often (a lost lead) didn’t happen.

Without Shaq’s freethrow accuracy the outcome might have been not so positive. But in the end, the Suns were granted the one thing they could hope for tonight: a win.

We expect Coach Porter to be relieved with the outcome of the poorly played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of not too much ( a win over the Clips? Please.) and could mean something, but we’re not sure yet.

The LA Clippers for their part represent tiny tim in the NBA. They are a injured, one-legged team that has hope when they aren’t being beaten down by a scrooge like the Suns. In the future the Clippers fans have the 2009 NBA Draft to look forward to.

by PHXgp on Jan 12, 2009 11:40 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

With crayola directions I could fill this out. Thx PHXStan

Recap Mad Lib:

The last minute Phoenix Suns managed a season best victory over the fantastic LA Clippers. After playing to the Clippers level in the first half the Suns stayed consistant and were led by the bench who had produced 8 points. In the second half inconsistancy didn’t happen.

Without Barnes & Barbosa the outcome might have been a lose. But in the end the Suns were popping champagne after the win.

We expect Coach Porter to be dribbling on himself and leaking body fluids with the outcome of the sunstatic played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of this and could mean dominance from here on out.

The LA Clippers for their part represent what we need in the NBA. They are a tough team that plays checkers when they aren’t coloring. In the future the Clippers fans have Elton Brand and his promises to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1)Thought they had season tix to the Lakers

2)Uniforms are neat.

3)They enjoy depression in there lives.

by JuicyJuice on Jan 12, 2009 12:05 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

RECAP Mad-Lib

The disinterested Phoenix Suns managed a lackluster victory over the NBA’s red-headed step-child, the LA Clippers. After playing turgidly in the first half the Suns lead evaporated and were tortured by Marcus "Cotton" Camby who had rebounds coming out of everyone of his lame Asian-writing Tattoos. In the second half the sequel didn’t happen.
Without ageless wonder Grant Hill the outcome might have been a disaster wrapped in a debacle. But in the glorious shadow of the mighty Shaqtus’ PERFECT Free-Throwing, the Suns were extraordinarily lucky to escape with an undeserved win.
We expect Coach Porter to be spouting unprintable, and yet colorfully entertaining obsceneties with the outcome of the poorly executed, completely un-necessary, and yet tragically watched by me until the final buuzer played contest.
The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of a 12:30 tip-off in front of 30 bored fans after a night of quasi-illegal and definitely immoral activities with Hollywood’s finest local talent, and could mean absolutely nothing more than 1 game in the win column.
The LA Clippers, for their part represent the absolute dregs of the bottom of the barrel in the NBA. They are a pitiful, cursed, wretched example of a team that is a victim of truly horrid ownership and management buffoonery that accrues bad karma like Shaq-ovic accrues nicknames, and quite frankly, flat-out blows when they aren’t setting new standards of suckagenessery. In the future the Clippers fans have many more decades of sub-20-win seasons and are always a lock for a Spring date in Secaucus and the Draft Lottery to look forward to.
Bonus Mad Lib:
Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:
1)All those Tinseltown has-beens, D-Listers, and Porn Stars need something to do.
2)They’re playing the Danny DeVito role in "Twins", opposite Laker fans role in the Governators part.
3) A strange cult of obsessed Penny Marshall/Frankie Munez fans uses the unsold seats at Clipper games to hold get-togethers, hoping for a shot at glory with their chosen heroes. The fact that an NBA game is going on is completely coincidental…

by SoCalSun on Jan 12, 2009 1:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Recap Mad Lib:

The sultry Phoenix Suns managed a sexy victory over the hideous LA Clippers. After playing whorish in the first half the Suns crashed and were outsexed by Ron Jeremy who had a ten-foot dick. In the second half intercourse of the sexual variety didn’t happen.

Without a condom the outcome might have been no pregnancy. But in the climax the Suns were blessed to win.

We expect Coach Porter to be literally blown away with the outcome of the sluttily played contest.

The Suns were coming off a big win over the Mavs and their performance today is indicative of sluttiness and could mean sluts.

The LA Clippers for their part represent two-cent hookers in the NBA. They are a practise team that flops when they aren’t erect. In the future the Clippers fans have a dry spell to look forward to.

Bonus Mad Lib:

Clippers fans follow their team for the following three reasons:

1) Fun

2) Fitness

3) Sex

Man, it’s fun to be fifteen again, if only for a moment.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Jan 12, 2009 4:32 PM MST reply actions 0 recs