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What? The Clippers don't rely on FT-baiting. They don't even have anyone averaging more than 7 FTA per game. But they do have 4 guys who get to the line frequently (Kawhi 6.9, Trezz 5.6, Lou 5.4, PG 4.5).
But those are "in the flow of the game" FT levels, unlike Harden's 11.8. https://twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1286016605130854400
But those are "in the flow of the game" FT levels, unlike Harden's 11.8. https://twitter.com/Trevor_Lane/status/1286016605130854400
For comparative purposes, AD (8.3) and LeBron (5.7) average more than the Clippers' #1 and #2.
The only reason the Lakers don't average 26 FTA per game like the Clippers is because their next best foul-drawers are Dwight (2.9) and Kuz (2.4). That's a huge drop-off.
The only reason the Lakers don't average 26 FTA per game like the Clippers is because their next best foul-drawers are Dwight (2.9) and Kuz (2.4). That's a huge drop-off.
And where's this energy for the Miami Heat? Pace-adjusted, they actually draw the most fouls. Or the Thunder, who have the highest FT/FGA ratio?
Oh right, none of them have anyone averaging 11.8 freaking FTA.
Oh right, none of them have anyone averaging 11.8 freaking FTA.
The Clippers are the only team in the last decade with 4 guys averaging 18.6+ ppg. That's 4 guys who can create their own shot and put pressure on the D.
So yes the Clippers rely on getting to the line, but not because they rely on FT-baiting (which dries up in the playoffs).
So yes the Clippers rely on getting to the line, but not because they rely on FT-baiting (which dries up in the playoffs).
They rely on their 4 scorers scoring they way they normally score, which includes a very reasonable handful of FTs each.
But no, maybe I'm wrong and Kawhi is suddenly now a flopper, something no one's said about him ever, and despite the lack of any evidence.
But no, maybe I'm wrong and Kawhi is suddenly now a flopper, something no one's said about him ever, and despite the lack of any evidence.
