Los Angeles Times

Three takeaways from the Clippers

- — Andrew Greif

■ The Clippers still lead the NBA in three-point accuracy, but the distance shooting is no longer insulating them from their mistakes. Since starting 20-2 when making more three-pointers than their opponents, the Clippers are 1-4 in their last five games.

■ Playing his first minutes in a first half since Feb. 23, and given the amount of prodding the Clippers have given him to play aggressive­ly, it wasn’t all that surprising to see Luke Kennard shoot four times in his first four minutes. But it was notable that he didn’t force his shots, which came either within the offense or in rhythm. He finished a team-high plus-23.

■ With 13 points and 13 rebounds, center Ivica Zubac has seven double-doubles off the bench this season, tied for the NBA lead.

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