John Collins Scores 17 Points in Loss
John Collins had an impressive first half, scoring 15 of his total 17 points, which helped the Clippers secure a one-point lead at halftime. He was flawless at the free-throw line.
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. He was perfect from the free-throw line, but the reigning champions "flipped a switch" in the second half, and the game turned into a blowout, leaving most of the fourth quarter to non-rotation players.
Despite Collins' strong performance, the reigning champions surged in the second half, dominating the game and allowing bench players to take most of the final quarter.
Game Summary
- John Collins scored 17 points, shooting 5-of-8 from the field.
- He was flawless at the free-throw line, making all 6 attempts.
- Collins contributed four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one three-pointer.
- The Clippers led by just one point at halftime.
- The Thunder overtook the game in the second half, leading to a decisive win.
Author's Summary
John Collins showed strong first-half effort, but the Clippers were outplayed in the second half, resulting in a significant loss despite his flawless free-throw shooting.