An effective fast-break style of play comes from youth and stamina. The LA Clippers have the endurance to dominate in the half-court and in transition, but their age is reflected in the stats: they are 29th in the NBA in fast-break points scored and allowed. This is old news; given their age, the fans should have expected they would never be at a pace close to that of the league’s younger, faster teams.
Moreover, this Clippers’ weakness is certainly in numbers. James Harden gets credit for being the guard to push the floor, with John Collins and Kobe Sanders on the receiving end, hustling for opportunities like a one-on-one downhill race.