In The Valley, without James Harden for personal reasons, the LA Clippers felt the heat of the desert, which Jalen Green heavily enforced in his 29-point debut, as they lost by 13. Usually, defeats reveal what needs fixing, and this one did, but it also gave the coaching staff an opportunity to witness Cam Christie’s potential for the first legitimate time as a sophomore, and he did not disappoint.
Christie came off the bench and played 25 minutes of action. Surprisingly, this is the most he has played in the league as a professional. Prior to last night’s loss, the former second-round pick had not eclipsed eight minutes this season and 18 minutes last season.