John Collins played strongly in the first half, scoring 15 of his total 17 points, helping the Clippers secure a one-point lead at halftime. He was flawless from the free-throw line throughout the game.
John Collins finished Tuesday's loss to the Thunder with 17 points (5-of-8 FG, 6-of-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one three-pointer.
However, the reigning champions shifted momentum in the second half, turning the game into a decisive blowout. This change allowed non-rotation players to spend most of the fourth quarter on the court.
The reigning champions "flipped a switch" in the second half, and the game turned into a blowout.
Despite Collins' strong first-half showing and perfect free-throw shooting, the Clippers could not maintain their lead as the Thunder dominated after halftime.
By Bruno Mulé | Clippers Correspondent | Wed, Nov 5th, 3:30pm EST
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Summary: John Collins delivered a solid early performance but the Clippers fell behind as the reigning champions surged in the second half, leading to a one-sided finish.