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Montrezl Harrell, Lou Williams shine in LA Clippers win over Warriors

By Ryan Snellings

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on November 12, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on November 12, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Tobias Harris #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers high five after the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 12, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 12: Tobias Harris #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers high five after the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 12, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Shai is coming into his own

Lost in all the hullabaloo was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance. The rookie in his fourth start dropped 18 points on an incredible 8 of 11 shooting. At one point in the third quarter, he scored six consecutive points for the Clippers.

The rookie looked like a veteran at times, settling the team down when the Warriors would go on a mini run. Shai may not win Rookie of the Year with players like Luka Doncic in his class, but he looks to have a long, productive NBA career in front of him.

Still, he has impressed everyone. While his shot form isn’t perfect, Shai has learned to use his length to create shots. He looked impressive off the pick and roll, scoring from the mid-range efficiently. If he can further develop his shot and extend his range, he will be a nightmare to guard.

On the defensive end, he also has gotten good at bothering shooters. In his 12 games so far, players are shooting 4.6% worse when he is defending them. He even managed to get a block late in the game on Draymond Green in the paint.

The Clippers have definitely found their point guard of the future in Shai and are able to give him experience now while also still putting themselves in the position to compete for the postseason.

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