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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: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 21, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Rise of the Rookies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took this primetime spot on national television and made sure everyone knew his name. The top pick for the Clippers not only had his best scoring game of the postseason, but of the entire year.

His stats: 25 points (career high) on 60% shooting, which included three of five from deep, two assists, two rebounds and a steal. Shai seemed more aggressive and got to his spots with ease. The rookie came out firing, scoring 14 of his 25 in the first quarter.

The more surprising story of the night was the play of Jerome Robinson. Having not really played beside garbage time minutes in this series, Doc Rivers went ahead and gave him the early nod. His energy was noticeable and he quickly made a real impact on the game.

In a five minute burst in the second quarter, Robinson put up seven points, two steals and an assist. This was a surprise for many Clippers fans, but an amazing sight. Robinson has been the most overlooked of the Clippers rookies since Landry Shamet joined Gilgeous-Alexander in the starting lineup.

Speaking of, Shamet also played well. His defense this series has been notable and today was no different. He added in nine points, a rebound, an assist and two steals.

The team may not make it past the first round, but the experience of playing in the postseason for the three rookies is a big part of why the franchise was so determined to make the postseason.

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