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Clippers fall to Jazz in Game One: What went wrong?

Mar 25, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) defend Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) under the basket in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Clippers won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and forward Luc Mbah a Moute (12) defend Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) under the basket in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Clippers won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes to the floor to try to grab a rebound during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) goes to the floor to try to grab a rebound during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Griffin could have handled the ball better

The Jazz’s solution for Blake’s high post offense was to wait until he got a few dribbles down, and then trap him with three defenders. This resulted in Blake falling down, throwing the ball up, flailing his arms, and overall 6 turnovers. Thanks to Blake’s flopping on the ground after the successful Jazz defense, they were able to run the fast break and gain momentum. Smarter post play and less turnovers from Griffin would have obviously helped us win the close game. He ended the night with 26 points on 9/21 shooting with 6/6 free throws.

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