The matchup against the Warriors is a difficult one; they have given up the 14th-least points per game in the league to opposing starting Cs over the last 10 games (7.3).The matchup vs. Kevon Looney is a difficult one for treys; when Looney is on his home court and squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year, they have totaled a measly 0.4 3-pointers per game (17th percentile).The LA Clippers have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace in the league over the last 15 games without the home court advantage.The Warriors have played at the 7th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Clippers.The LA Clippers have been the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games without the home court advantage (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce additional chances for scoring and assists).
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