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Nov 17, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) handles the ball defended by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 105-89. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, March 4th, the (36-23) Los Angeles Clippers will be on the road to take on the (30-30) Chicago Bulls.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Clippers 102.8 – Bulls 101.7 with an over/under of 204.5.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Clippers +3.4 (7th) > Bulls -0.5 (tied for 15th)
Points per game: Clippers 108.1 (tied for 6th) > Bulls 102.9 (22nd)
Points allowed per game: Bulls 103.4 (7th) > Clippers 104.7 (11th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Clippers 46.7% (5th) > Bulls 44.2% (25th)
Three Point Percentage: Clippers 37.7% (4th) > Bulls 32.5% (30th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Clippers 44.9% (8th) > Bulls 46.4% (25th)
Turnovers committed per game: Clippers 12.6 (tied for 6th) > Bulls 12.8 (tied for 10th)
Turnovers forced per game: Bulls 12.8 (tied for 19th) > Clippers 12.7 (tied for 20th)
Rebounds per game: Bulls 46.3 (3rd) > Clippers 43.5 (tied for 17th)
Assists per game: Clippers 22.5 (tied for 13th) > Bulls 21.7 (tied for 19th)
Summary:
Both Chicago and Los Angeles are (5-5) in their last ten games. The Clippers went just (6-8) in the absence of Chris Paul but he is now fully healthy. I Thought the Bulls trade of Doug McDermott and Taj Gibson for Cameron Payne made them a weaker team at least for this season. Chicago is one of the elite defensive teams in the league but they have struggled to score points all season. Los Angeles has a distinct advantage in perimeter shooting as Chicago ranks dead last in that category. The Clippers are a top five team in regard to field goal percentage offense whereas Chicago ranks near the bottom of the league. Chicago is (18-12) at home this season while Los Angeles is (17-14) on the road. With a healthy Paul I believe the Clippers will win this one on the road.
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