LA Clippers and their critics need to relax right now

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Dec 7, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

What to do?

The LA Clippers don’t have to be “Lob City”, but they do need to run and get out in transition. We know how deadly they can be when they get out and run, with Redick trailing from three and Griffin and Jordan working as the most explosive big men tandem. It’s Paul’s clinical passing that can often slow this pace. But running more often could help the Clippers keep up more offensive intensity.

As for Griffin, he won’t always make the frantic passes he did against the Warriors. He knows that he made mistakes and his lone highlight going for a put-back over Draymond Green was what we were expecting to see throughout the game.

The Clippers looked to jumbled for the game. They need to find way to get Redick some open shots next time and some breathing space to operate. Paul needs to be more aggressive as well when the Warriors try and take Blake’s passing away. There were clear problems. We just can’t act like they happen all the time, and the Clippers outscoring the Warriors over the final three quarters 79-78 can’t be ignored either.

So, while it may have been the case against the Warriors, are the lights really too bright for the Clippers this season?

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