3. LA Clippers need to capitalize on depth
When healthy, this Clippers team relies on Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden above everybody else. With Russell Westbrook as their sixth man, that's enough talent to win. Still, this team has a deep cast full of quality role players.
The Clippers need to trust those role players. Last night, they did. In total, the Clippers finished with 6 players scoring in double digits. If Brandon Boston Jr. had one more point, it would have been 7 - he finished with 9.
None of the Clippers' role players were doing anything especially remarkable. Amir Coffey and Daniel Theis hit open shots. Ivica Zubac finished pick-and-roll sets with maximum efficiency.
That's all the Clippers need from their supporting cast. In all likelihood, their balanced effort doubles back to Harden's return to form. When he's orchestrating this offense, every Clipper gets involved. That makes this team very difficult to beat.