Los Angeles Clippers: 5 Takeaways From Crucial Game 3 Win

April 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) moves the ball against Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20), guard George Hill (3) and forward Derrick Favors (15) during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) drive to the hoop against LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the third quarter in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports. /

No. 3: George Hill Quietly Puts Together A Brilliant Game

It seems clear that George Hill’s performance will not be remembered when discussing the outcome of this Game 3. However, Hill was a necessary component to Utah’s offense.

His efforts might not grab the headlines surrounding this game, but he certainly did his part for the Jazz.

Hill finished with 26 points on just 15 shots, including 4-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc. Hill also didn’t turn the ball over once, a truly impressive accomplishment against one of the league’s best ball-hawks in Chris Paul.

The Los Angeles Clippers can expect to win the point guard matchup in every game in this series. In spite of that, Hill made that matchup far closer than anyone could have expected coming into the game.

Los Angeles will have to put more pressure on Hill as the series continues as they look to close out the Jazz, especially after the reports that surfaced following the game.

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