San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Clippers: Game 6 Prediction, Keys, Injuries

By George Middleton
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The San Antonio Spurs will take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night at the AT&T Center for game 6 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

The game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT and will be televised on TNT. The game can also be heard on the radio on WOAI 1200 AM.

Apr 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center

DeAndre Jordan

(6), forward

Blake Griffin

(32), forward

Matt Barnes

(22) and guard

Chris Paul

(3) react after an offensive basket interference call against Jordan in the final seconds as San Antonio Spurs players

Tim Duncan

(21) and guard

Tony Parker

(6) watch in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. The Spurs defeated the Clippers 111-107 to take a 3-2 lead. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs against the Los Angeles Clippers in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. The Spurs defeated the Clippers 111-107 to take a 3-2 lead. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Spurs beat the Clippers 111-107 on Tuesday night at Staples Center. Tim Duncan finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 18 points and 9 rebounds. Blake Griffin was terrific for the Clippers as he had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists.

San Antonio Spurs Injuries

No significant injuries.

Los Angeles Clippers Injuries

No significant injuries.

Keys to Beating Clippers in Game 5

-Eliminate Points in the Paint

With DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin in the front-court for the Clippers it’s easy to expect a lot of points inside. In game five the Spurs allowed 56 points in the paint. If the Spurs want to win game six they must do a better job of patrolling the paint.

-Watch Out For The Threes They Might Be Coming

The Spurs did the best possible job in shutting the Clippers three-point shooting down. The Clippers went 1-14 from three-point range. Sharpshooter J.J. Redick didn’t even attempt a single three-point shot. Jamal Crawford went 0-6. It’s a safe bet that either Crawford or Redick will get going on Thursday night.

Prediction

29. 101. 77. . 105

The Spurs will close out what will end up going down as one of the better first round series the past few seasons. Tony Parker will have the best game he has had all series and Kawhi Leonard will deliver as he has all series.

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