When a game is on the line
PG: Chris Paul, SG: J.J. Redick, SF: Alan Anderson, PF: Blake Griffin, C: DeAndre Jordan.
A few seconds are left on the clock and the LA Clippers need a basket. This is the lineup I’d like to see in that situation; it’s the starting five plus Alan Anderson.
Anderson has shown during the preseason that he is skilled at drawing fouls. He’s also a solid defender, a savvy veteran, and a good enough three-point shooter (especially in the space created by this talented offense). If Anderson can earn Doc’s trust, I expect to see him on the floor to end games to avoid defenders sagging off Mbah a Moute, clogging the paint or doubling others.
The other four are all the best at their position on the team. A case could be made for Marreese Speights replacing Jordan to add more shooting, but I’d rather have DJ’s put back ability and far superior defense to avoid falling apart at the other end of the floor. And at the end of the day, the high low pick-and-roll CP3, BG and DJ run is the Clippers’ best play.
Rivers would sub in for Redick if a late stop was needed instead.
Finally, the Clippers going as big as possible.