On another note, I’m not a KPJ fan but this game demonstrated to me that he is much better option to run the offense than Bones. Outside of a couple of baskets, Bones was terrible this game. In other words, I fully understand why Coach Lue doesn’t play Bones. He is liability of defense, can create for others and is turnover prone.

But, still, this game for the taking.

Can’t be upset at our effort.

Showed how vulnerable Boston or any team can be.

Also showed that we can beat anyone.

Game stolen by lady ref. 
If only she did not call travel on K Brown, who did not, Clips would have won in regulation. 

As if the most btb games for the season was not enough

JVG MVP !

• DJJ really stepped up and might’ve gotten his shot back. Really played like he was a #1 option on the floor and did his very best, scoring 29 including some big shots late.
• KPJ – he’s very streaky. He can look like the best or worst player you’ve ever seen. He plays hard, though. Can’t fault his effort tonight, even if I’m not enamored of his low percentage shot game.
• Coffey – He’s brewing the Blue Mountain stuff from Jamaica. Amir’s game is limited defensively, but this year he has really developed a killer instinct at the offensive end. He has a hunger to eat 3s and dunks/layips.
• Mann – thought he was great in the 2nd half. Played both ends well, Filled up the stat sheet with 11/5/7. I don’t think there’s any chance this team would’ve been close without his 2 way play. Still would’ve liked him to have been more aggressive offensively with his shot. The team really needed to stretch the floor with the 3 ball and he has the ability to do that. He put up 3 shots and should’ve put up 6 or 7.
• Kobe Brown – big kid likes to board. I think he just needs more time on the floor as the backup #4.
• Bones – didn’t get quite enough from him though there were a couple of moments.

My takeaway from this game is that DJJ should be the 5th starter and Mann/Coffey/Porter is a deadly core 2nd unit. They should be heavily used in the bench rotation along with Batum and either a staggered starter or Kobe Brown.

If, as has been repeatedly argued, that all we’re trying to do is have an entertaining team until 2026, then I think this was a good example of how that can be accomplished without a bunch of expensive marquee names.

For me this loss was more entertaining than any win this season. Just so wonderful to watch guys glide up and down the court on both ends. Lakers should send us a gift basket.