The Phoenix Sons closed the Western Conference Final on their own court and had the opportunity to advance to the NBA Grand Final. Los Angeles Clippers have not said the last word yet!
They have already come back 0-2 in these playoffs, first beating Dallas Mavericks 4-3, escaping the ax twice, and then four consecutive Utah Jazz 4-2 wins. Is Los Angeles Clippers impossible again? The disintegrated City of Angels team lost 1-3 to the Phoenix Suns, but now it is only 2-3.
Coach Tyrone Louvine’s players did an excellent job in the fifth game of the West Final. They won it 116: 102 and prolonged their dream of winning the championship title. Kavi Leonard, Serge Ibacca and now their Croatian center player Ivica Jubak have all been ruled out despite major weaknesses due to injury.
The other clippers had to climb to the top, and that’s what they did. The brilliant Paul George threw for 41 points (a new career record in the play-off phase) and had 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals. He used 20 to 15 field shots, including 3 vs 3 and three free. When the 31-year-old was asked how he handled the criticism after the game, he replied: “They can judge me and say whatever they want.” I don’t care about that. I would go out on the dance floor and give my best.
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