Throughout training camp and four preseason games, head coach Tyronn Lue had weeks granted to him by the league set up his game plan and solidify the five-man lineups he would like to use most. However, because the LA Clippers were not entirely healthy, Lue has been forced to experiment in the regular season, leading to multiple losses already. This is crucial, as the top seeds in the Western Conference are usually decided by fewer than two games.
In the playoffs, Lue is well-regarded as a one-of-one adjustor in terms of immediate switches. He has the rare ability to read and predict what the opponent has strategized; therefore, he enters games with several counters in mind, knowing there is a good chance a swap will be needed.