The Morning After: Chris Paul, Clippers’ Bench Fuels Blowout vs. Lakers

Mar 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Brandon Bass (30) and forward Wesley Johnson (33) defend against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Brandon Bass (30) and forward Wesley Johnson (33) defend against Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) in the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
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Buzzer Beater Mania

While there’s no significance behind this, it’s pretty crazy that we had two buzzer beaters in the same game.

On the first occurrence, Chris Paul took the ball down the court and pulled up from just beyond three-point range. The shot fell, and the Clippers held a 30-point advantage at halftime because of it.

The next was a usual sight, as Jamal Crawford pulled from just beyond half court (with regular form) and easily sank the bucket.

Pretty special stuff.