The Los Angeles Clippers star duo Kawhi Leonard and Paul George came up against the Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but despite a cold perimeter shooting night from the latter two, the Eastern Conference champions came out on top 116-110.
Ranking dead last in the NBA for second quarter net rating, the Clippers suffered once again in the second frame but got themselves back into it in the third to set up a close finish. However, they never managed to find the right lineup to close this one out.
Here are the three big takeaways…
Cold-Hand Kennard
Luke Kennard didn’t attempt a single field goal or free throw in this one.