John Collins was outstanding in the first half, contributing 15 of his total 17 points to help the Clippers hold a slim one-point lead at halftime. He was flawless from the free-throw line, making all six attempts.
Despite his strong performance, the reigning champions experienced a momentum shift in the second half. According to Clippers correspondent Bruno Mulé, they "flipped a switch," which turned the game into a decisive blowout. Most of the fourth quarter featured non-rotation players as a result.
The reigning champions "flipped a switch" in the second half.
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John Collins showed strong early effort, but the team's second-half struggles led to a loss despite his reliable scoring.