The Clippers’ winning ways began with a change of mindset
LA TimesThe Clippers’ rebound from being one of the NBA’s most-maligned teams in November to one of its most dangerous two months later can be explained by any number of ways, supported both by reams of new-school statistics and the old-fashioned eye test. Harden has been “a huge part of it,” Mann said, “just him coming in here with all that confidence and making sure everyone feels like we’re going to win.” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue says he believes his players’ recent success, including Terance Mann, is “all about sacrifice.” And win they have. Though their 25.8 assists per game is the highest of any Lue-coached Clippers team — what sixth man of the year candidate Norman Powell called the “superstar effect,” turning defenses’ attention on Harden, Leonard and George into open shots for others — Lue wants faster decisions when defenses send double teams. “Because we play different lineups, the ability to rebound is going to be critical.” Yet amid all of the talk of being a work in progress, the Clippers have largely found the rotations they like — a stark contrast to past seasons, when Lue’s mixing and matching of lineups often carried on until the season’s end. Harden’s 11.1 shot attempts per game is his lowest average since 2011-12, his third season, and his usage rate is his lowest since his second season, but he has led the Clippers in assists 27 times — more than all of his teammates combined — and gradually has become more comfortable taking catch-and-shoot three-pointers when off the ball, attempting 2.2 per game and shooting 38.5%.
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