LA Clippers: What Wesley Johnson Can Do Against the Utah Jazz

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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Feb 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Lamar Patterson (13) shoots the ball past Los Angeles Clippers forward Wesley Johnson (33) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Lamar Patterson (13) shoots the ball past Los Angeles Clippers forward Wesley Johnson (33) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Prediction

Wesley Johnson’s production will be very low this series, despite his outstanding one time playoff numbers. Defense is not his strong suit, and that is exactly what LA needs most of the 48 minutes of play each game. Anytime Hayward has an off night, it pretty much turns into a Jazz loss.

Whenever the LA Clippers need an offensive jump, Johnson will be available. He is definitely going to make one or two big shots this series, so Johnson needs to stay ready and hopefully turn things around. Playing in a bigger stage brings out the best in some players, and in this case Wesley Johnson is a perfect fit for an unexpected breakthrough performance(s) this post season.

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