The Morning After: Clippers lose despite Blake Griffin’s triple-double

Feb 6, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) attempts to pass the ball between Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first quarter at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) attempts to pass the ball between Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first quarter at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors /

1) Shot For Me

The Raptors completely capitalized from the stripe. Out of 29 attempts, they converted on 26. Meanwhile, the Clippers only got to the line 18 times, converting on 12. Players need to drive more and find contact, especially Blake Griffin. It’s worth noting that the Raptors did have more team fouls, but the Clippers just came at inopportune times.