INGLEWOOD — The pace of the Miami Heat’s play could be the reason the Clippers lost, and it was partly to blame. The Clippers couldn’t keep with the younger, faster Heat for all 48 minutes.
Their defensive breakdowns also played a part in the Clippers’ 120-119 loss to the Heat on Monday night at Intuit Dome as did a lack of attention to detail that was lost in a flurry of activity on the other side of the court.
But the real reason? Coach Tyronn Lue had the answer.
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