The Morning After: Clippers Fall to Celtics

Apr 13, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) looks on against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 114-105. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) looks on against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 114-105. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) looks on against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 119-102. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) looks on against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 119-102. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

2) No J.J. or Austin

Starters J.J. Redick and Austin Rivers went a combined 3 for 17 from the field, and only contributed 11 points in a losing effort against the Celtics. For most of Rivers’ shots, the ball just wasn’t going through the hoop. But in J.J.’s case, he had a hard time getting open throughout the entire game. For someone like him who is always in constant motion running and cutting, Boston did an amazing job at making sure J.J. didn’t get any good looks. The good news is, the two of them can’t really play any worse than they did. Hopefully the two Duke alumni be able to lift the team to a win over the Toronto Raptors.