The Clippers center, who had been dominating the paint, had only one double-double in the past eight games while averaging 26 minutes.
Coach Tyronn Lue said his heavy minutes this season has contributed to his recent downward trajectory. Which poses a dilemma for Lue.
“He’s been great for us all year. He’s a guy that plays every single night and we just can’t run him into the ground, which I have, I think early on. But I mean, I really don’t have a choice.” Lue said he liked the way his young guard brings energy to the starting lineup, which allows him to get out in transition and attack offensively.
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