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Clippers Beat Bucks & The Sasaki Rotation Debate
Episode 1403

Clippers Beat Bucks & The Sasaki Rotation Debate

The Sporting Tribune Today

March 25, 202641m 17s

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Show Notes

Host Grant Mona breaks down a dominant night in Inglewood as the Clippers find their identity through elite shooting, before shifting to the final hours of Dodgers Spring Training, where a rotation cornerstone is facing some serious command questions.

Segment One: Clippers Pummel the Bucks in Intuit Dome Statement The Los Angeles Clippers looked unstoppable on Monday night, dismantling the Milwaukee Bucks 129–96. Grant reacts to a clinic in offensive efficiency that saw the Clippers shoot 58% from the field and a perfect 18-of-18 from the charity stripe.

  • Kawhi’s Efficiency: We hear from Kawhi Leonard, who needed just 25 minutes to drop 28 points. Kawhi discusses the team's "locked-in" mentality as they fight back to .500 (36–36).

  • The New Engine: Darius Garland (15 points, 6 assists) talks about the ball movement that led to 17 made threes, while Kobe Sanders reacts to his 19-point breakout off the bench.

  • Ty Lue's Take: Coach Lue discusses the defensive game plan that held Milwaukee to under 100 points and how this two-game win streak is the "blueprint" for the final ten games of the regular season.

Segment Two: The Roki Sasaki Dilemma As the Dodgers wrap up the Freeway Series against the Angels, the spotlight isn't on the stars, but on the No. 4 starter. Grant breaks down the concerning final spring outing for Roki Sasaki, who struggled with his command in a 2-inning, 6-walk performance.

  • Dave Roberts’ Admission: We hear from "Doc" on the decision to keep Sasaki in the Opening Day rotation despite a 15.58 Spring ERA. Roberts discusses the "betting on talent" philosophy and the need for Sasaki to find his fastball command before his first regular-season start.

  • Roki Speaks: Through a translator, Roki Sasaki addresses his "overthrowing" and the adjustments he’s making to the MLB ball. Is it just spring jitters, or a deeper mechanical issue?

  • Rotation Locked In: Grant analyzes the confirmed order for the Arizona series: Yamamoto, Sheehan, Glasnow, Sasaki, and Ohtani.

Produced by: Grant Mona

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