Subtle thing in the early minutes of the fourth quarter last night, but watch how Alex Caruso and the Lakers navigate this stagger screen by the Clippers. Good communication from Caruso here, contest by Dwight and boxout by Kuzma.

Noah's slight hesitation here ultimately cost him either good seal positioning or that initial lane to the basket. This allowed Kuzma to get back into the play.

The trio of Danny Green, KCP and Alex Caruso were a combined 2-11 from three last night. They simply have to take advantage of these types of looks in a potential series with the Clippers.

On the year, the Lakers are shooting 64.5% in the restricted area, 36% from midrange, 27.2% on their above the break chances and 33.8% on their wide open attempts against the Clippers. To say their jump shooting has been poor, is an understatement. Have to feel good about a split