They were a solid contender without Klay and could definitely challenge Phoenix in a seven game series. They just took a step back with Klay back in the lineup. GSW should either pray that he plays better, or just bench him entirely. Players don't recover from injuries all the time. They should not feel obligated to play Klay Thompson based on what he's done for the franchise.
Yep. exactly. Dude you quoted was talking about Klay playing better.
no, he was saying that GSW would only challenge Phoenix if Klay reaches 90% and they were a regular season team otherwise. I'd say GSW is a contender without Klay and would challenge Phoenix no matter what. Just bench Klay if he doesn't get back in shape.
But it’s also a convenient situation where you can have someone like Grayson Allen pay for the sins of last year’s MVP.
Absolutely was brutal.
Ish Wainright's time to shine.
Biyombo and McGee were excellent vets, but had down years last year - I don't think McGee barely got any PT with Denver, which is crazy. Biyombo's father passed away and he took time off from basketball, but apparently stayed in shape. James Jones got both at the vet minimum.
It's truly amazing what the Clippers have accomplished. Isn't this at least 3-4 20+ point comebacks in this season alone? This is way off the normal-results scale.
Lue is a coach who actually holds his players accountable. He's not afraid of making adjustment and flipping the rotation chart completely during games. He takes out guys who are struggling and brings in ones with the hot hand. Of course it's going to tip the scale in your favor.
