Pope of Basketball.

Summary

In the chapter, Griffin passes to Korver, who fakes a shot before passing to Guy, leading to a missed shot due to Sefolosha's defense. Westbrook grabs the rebound and scores on a fast break, showcasing his chaotic but effective playstyle. The Clippers utilize isolation tactics with Griffin and Paul, while the Thunder rely on Durant and Westbrook. The Clippers lead 26 to 20 at the end of the first quarter, with Griffin excelling. In the second quarter, the Clippers substitute players, including Curry and Allen, while the Thunder bring in Fisher and Harden. Fisher's performance is initially underwhelming compared to Jackson, but he improves in the playoffs. The chapter highlights the Clippers' strong perimeter defense and offensive strategies, leading to a significant lead over the Thunder. Fei She Er struggles defensively, allowing Ku Li to score easily, prompting a timeout. The Clippers maintain their advantage with effective substitutions and offensive plays. Se Fei Luo Sha's limitations as a scorer are noted, as he cannot capitalize on his physical advantages. The Clippers' zone defense restricts the Thunder's scoring, leading to a belief that the Clippers will win due to the Thunder's weaker role players.

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