Clippers’ five takeaways from win over Cleveland

1. The Clippers had to be happy to see J.J. Redick get off to another strong start Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a game that the Clippers won 113-94. Redick had nine points on four-for-six shooting, one-for-two on three-pointers in the first quarter. He had a total of 21 points in the first half.

He made eight field goals in the first 24 minutes, matching the most in his career in a half.

Redick now has made at least one three-pointer in 76 consecutive games, passing Golden State’s Stephen Curry for the sixth-longest streak in NBA history.

Redick finished the game with 23 points on nine-for-13 shooting, four-for-six on three-pointers.

2. The one game of rest was helpful for Blake Griffin, who didn’t play at Brooklyn on Tuesday night. Griffin was at his best passing the ball, picking up eight assists in the first half.

One of his best passes came out of a triple-team when he found DeAndre Jordan for a lob dunk and a foul on LeBron James in the second quarter.

Griffin had 11 total assists, matching his career high.

“I don’t think there’s a better passer in the league at his position,” said Clippers Coach Doc Rivers, referring to Griffin playing power forward. “I think because he’s so dynamic in the way he scores, it goes overlooked a lot.”

3. Because of Luc Mbah a Moute picking up four fouls in the third quarter, Alan Anderson got to play in his second game of the season.

Anderson had just three points, but he helped the Clippers in their time of need.

4. Mbah a Moute had only six points, but he still was one of the best players on the court.

His defense on Cleveland’s LeBron James was a big reason why the Clippers won. James had 16 points, just five assists and four rebounds.

Mbah a Moute’s plus-21 was the highest of anyone who played.

“He’s just a great defender,” Rivers said. “He gets hit in the face and just keeps playing.”

5. When it comes to Cleveland Coach Ty Lue, Rivers talks about his friend in special tones.

Lue played just 10 games for Rivers in Orlando, but their time together impressed Rivers.

So when Rivers started coaching the Boston Celtics, Lue joined the staff. Lue also was an assistant coach under Rivers with the Clippers.

But Rivers said he was so proud when Lue won the NBA championship over the Warriors last June.

“I’ve never been around a guy that smart that remembered every play. Now, he remembered all of his plays, which I thought was interesting but he still remembered every one of them and he exaggerated all the ones called out for him,” Rivers joked. “He just has an ability to communicate and not offend and I think that is a gift. I don’t think everyone has that. When you put smarts and communication together, it usually translates into something special. He’s going to be a great coach.”

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