The Clippers’ started off as poorly as possible, as Dame hit a three, JaMychal Green turned the ball over on an ill-advised post-up, and CJ McCollum got a wide open jumper (which he missed). Doc quickly called time, 49 seconds into the game, and the Clippers shaped up. Shai responded with a series of buckets and some great defense on Dame, while Zu manned the interior. The Clippers slowly worked out a lead of seven after Shamet and Green hit threes. The bench was able to maintain this edge, and the quarter ended with the Clips up 30-23.