This was one of those “It takes a village” things.
No one player is equipped to guard Blake Griffin all by himself. Primary responsibility was on Marvin Williams Sunday afternoon, but he’d be the first person to say holding Detroit Pistons star Griffin to 4-of-16 shooting was not a solo accomplishment.
“He’s proven time and time again in this league that he’s an elite scorer and an incredible playmaker, as well,” Williams said of Griffin. “The coaches came up with a great scout(ing plan). We definitely had to slow him down collectively.”
That plan was so successful that Griffin finished with 10 points - 15 below his average - and wasn’t even available at the end of the game.