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Morning After: Clippers win the battle in Charlotte

By Jasmine Robinson

Feb 11, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; LA Clippers center Marreese Speights (5) reacts to a big dunk by forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; LA Clippers center Marreese Speights (5) reacts to a big dunk by forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) and guard Nicolas Batum (5) walk off the court after their loss to the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz defeated the Charlotte Hornets 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) and guard Nicolas Batum (5) walk off the court after their loss to the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz defeated the Charlotte Hornets 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

4) No Kemba Walker

Before the game, the Hornets organization recognized and celebrated Kemba Walker‘s first All-Star selection. But if this was the first time you’ve watched Walker play, you would’ve never guessed that he was selected by coaches to play among star players such as Stephen Curry and DeAndre Jordan.

To put it nicely, Walker had a horrible game. Partly due to the Clippers’ impressive defense, partly because shots weren’t falling. Walker went 4 for 18 from the field (22.2%) and 1 for 9 from 3 (11.1%), amounting in just 10 points.

Despite playing the entire 2nd half, Walker provided little to no help on the offensive end for his team. Whether you believe the Clippers got lucky tonight or not, his off-night is one of the reasons the Clippers were able to pull this one out.

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