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LA Clippers Fall Behind 3-1 to GSW: 3 Takeaways

By Ryan Snellings

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Jerome Robinson #10 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 21, 2019 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. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Jerome Robinson #10 of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 21, 2019 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. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 21: Golden State Warriors Forward Kevin Durant (35) tries to drive by Los Angeles Clippers Forward JaMychal Green (4) during game four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers on April 21, 2019 at Staples Center in Las Angeles, CA.(Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 21: Golden State Warriors Forward Kevin Durant (35) tries to drive by Los Angeles Clippers Forward JaMychal Green (4) during game four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers on April 21, 2019 at Staples Center in Las Angeles, CA.(Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Despite a valiant effort from their three rookies, the LA Clippers once again fell to the Golden State Warriors. Now down 3-1, here are three takeaways.

The LA Clippers fell to the Golden State Warriors, 113-105. In a game which the Clippers were never really out of, they just couldn’t capitalize on a run in the third quarter.

There were a couple of surprising performances, both good and bad, which we’ll get to later.

Before we jump into the three big takeaways let’s first look at a few quick stats:

  • The Warriors out-rebounded the Clippers 49-33. This has been a larger issue across the series as a whole and the adjustment of moving JaMychal Green to the starting lineup in place of Ivica Zubac only worsened it. Patrick Beverley led the team in rebounds with 10.
  • The Clippers only shot 75% from the free throw line (24-32 attempts). This poor performance definitely hurt the team, especially Lou Williams, who went 7 of 10 from the line. On the season, he shot almost 87% from the line.
  • LA actually managed to out-shoot Golden State from deep. Both teams attempted 31 shots from behind the arc, with the Warriors converting on only 12 to the Clippers 13. It’s rare that a team out-shoots them, so the loss feels even worse.
  • Falling down 3-1 pretty much seals the series up for the Clips. In the history of the NBA, only 11 teams have overcome being down 3-1 in a seven game series.

With those out of the way, let’s take a look at the biggest three takeaways from today’s loss, starting with the absolutely amazing showing by our rookies.

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