Jan 31, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (right) is defended by San Antonio Spurs power forward
Boris Diaw(33) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
8. Boris Blanks
An unsung hero of last years’ finals winning Spurs was Boris Diaw. A power forward with the ability to stretch the floor offensively and do alright for himself on the defensive end. Strong play from him is crucial yet again for San Antonio in this years playoffs.
Shooting 2-12 is not going to cut it for a team that needs to score a lot to keep pace with the high octane style of the Clippers.
9. +23
That’s what the Los Angeles Clippers were with their star, Blake Griffin, on the court during this game. Aside from his new highlight reel co-starring the Spurs’ Aron Baynes, he unleashed a double-double on San Antonio.
It’s not likely that you can stop a man as talented as he is from dishing out serious damage on the floor, but adjustments have to be made while he’s on the floor to prevent the score from getting so out of hand.
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