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3 highlights for Clippers in loss to Timberwolves

By Corbin Warnock

Dec 7, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The LA Clippers mascot Chuck celebrates during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The LA Clippers mascot Chuck celebrates during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 16, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) moves the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 16, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) moves the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Austin Rivers can hold his own

Austin Rivers is the perfect backup for when Chris Paul is injured. He seems to play at a higher level as a starter than when he is coming off the bench.

Rivers always plays with passion but seems to turn into a different player, a leader to lead his team to a possible victory with his competitiveness drive.

For example, in Thursday night’s loss he recorded 20 points with 2 assists and was near excellent from the charity stripe.

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There were rumors swirling around, that Los Angeles needed a point guard while veteran Paul is out with his finger injury.

Rivers’ performance proved that Lob City does not need to sign or trade for a point guard while Paul is out.

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