Los Angeles Clippers: 5 Takeaways As Clippers Force Game 7

Apr 28, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and guard Raymond Felton (2) celebrate during a time out against the Utah Jazz in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 28, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan dunks during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz in Game 6. Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports. /

5. DeAndre Jordan’s Tale Of Two Halves

DeAndre Jordan might as well have been invisible during the first half of Game 6. He finished with four points on just two shots in addition to six rebounds. He looked lost trying to defend Rudy Gobert and did not have an answer on the offensive end.

The second half was a different story. DeAndre only shot 3-for-6 in the second half, but his increased aggression opened up more opportunities for his teammates. He also grabbed 12 boards in the second half and helped the Clippers win the rebounding battle 41-38.

DeAndre can bend opposing defenses in all kinds of directions when he is on his game. Other teams have to stick to him when he has any sort of opening to the rim. Furthermore, he is responsible for keeping the team alive on the glass–he had three times as many rebounds as Luc Mbah a Moute, the next leading rebounder for Los Angeles. If the Clippers are going to win Game 7, they will need Jordan to stay active on the glass on top of playing his role in one of the other key areas from the Game 6 win.

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