How Austin Rivers And JJ Redick Won The Game: Rockets at Clippers Game 3

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Coach Nick broke down the incredible games by Los Angeles Clippers guards JJ Redick and Austin Rivers, as they took command of this series against the Houston Rockets with a blowout victory. With another game in LA on Sunday, the Clippers have firm control of this series against James Harden and Dwight Howard.
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[@shocktonic]

J.J Reddick is so underrated if you ask me, he does a solid job defensively and is such a great three point shooter, his floor spacing really helps Cp3 get into the lane

[@gmac3335]

shocktonic Didn't realize he was so good on defense. Thought Harden would cook him. Very impressive.

[@Plague_Doc22]

shocktonic The funny thing is, he's not athletic enough to be a great defender. But because he plays with 100% energy on D he becomes a good defender. Lvoe to see guys give it all on both ends, guys like Wall and Westbrook show that off.

[@charliegardiner8891]

Yeh I always loved jj, he gets paid loads though so I spose he's not underrated by the gm's

[@xCH0SEN1x]

2:37 James Har_en doing his thang....

[@klotyclan8841]

xCH0SEN1x IKR

[@yotamBLATE]

xCH0SEN1x this is really sad (not for my i'm a clippers fan) james harden has improved in defense this year and now i just see the old james harden is back

[@celmxc1]

NbaNewGeneration i think if he goes all out on defense, it will take away from his offense because it will tire him out, the problem is the rockets can't hide him on defense unless they put him on Turk lol

[@eshw23]

mvp my ass

[@t4d0W]

NbaNewGeneration Just because he shows it in the regular season doesn't mean jack shit when he can't play with that intensity when games matter. What does his defense have to prove in the regular sesason? The Rockets are making it in the playoffs anyway. It's even more hilarious in 3 games of this series where he has still shown the same lapse of attention defensively he was prone to. Its nice he's an MVP candidate in the regular season and his fans believe it so. But he's such a fraud MVP caliber player in the playoffs, when the games really matter.

[@DetroitsReaper]

I love the dad comment lol

[@bballbreakdown]

Detroit's Reaper yeah - my Vine of it from last night went viral

[@thebutlerdidit365]

Bballbreakdown any videos on rose and butler ? Or roses game winner

[@khoinguyen22]

So happy the clips are gonna go far this year! This might be the year in which LA gets another championship!

[@bballbreakdown]

ihateyoutubecomments Hard to believe, but it's starting to feel that way

[@Rationalist101]

I'm sorry to say this but they're not making it

[@celmxc1]

ihateyoutubecomments i'm a clipper fan, and the warriors are going to be tough to beat, and memphis... they're even giving the warriors problems: but for sure whoever wins the west will win it all

[@ucheokoroafor8273]

The Clippers have a good chance if Memphis wins. They can't beat the Warriors though.

[@ramsesgarcia8461]

I like how coach nick has come around on griffin. He does add a lot of value outside of his post moves.

[@Miltonman100]

All it takes is heart and hard work.Griffin is phenomenal and an elite player in this league.Glad hes having success

[@WammyGiveaway]

I think the Clippers are destined to win the whole thing. Basketball analysts/fans, including yours truly (me), questioned Doc's moves as GM, and how his emotional ties to some of his players may have put him at risk of getting fired if the Clippers were to be eliminated at any point in the playoffs. Griffin's the sole reason the Clippers are alive; Jordan is Griffin's best friend; Paul helped make the team relevant; Doc Rivers gave them an identity and a purpose - they are basically putting their friendship, their very own lives on the line. This is more than just atonement for their postseason disappointments. Basketball logic and strategy aside, the Clippers are really trying to win with love, not with power (ex: Allen-Pierce-Garnett in Boston; Wade-James-Bosh in Miami; Phil Jackson's Lakers and Bulls). No example is better evidenced than the father-son relationship shared with Doc and Austin. Every day, they are faced with an ultimatum - united we stand, divided we fall. You can't put a price on friendship or love, and I think that's what going for them. The starters will play heavy minutes, the bench can barely be trusted, their defense will be middling, but as long as they love and trust one another, the Clippers will be determined to defy all odds.

[@SamsTube716]

Dare I say Austin Rivers is making the Clippers likeable? As a Warriors fan there is no love but I've always thought our teams were one in the same -- years and years of futility.... and now recent success.

[@riggygoyal]

HillsideKlepht And it's the other way around for the Lakers. years and years of success...and now recent futility.

[@BG32ful]

Great vid coach! thanks!

[@moirhapsody]

Coming out on top from the epic 7 games series transformed the clippers. Their mental stage has evolved to a championship calibrated team. Simply hard to beat.

[@bebei0000]

Doc outcoached McHale. Simple as that.

[@bballbreakdown]

bebei0000 yup

[@spartan7942]

McHale coaches with 2k mentality harden iso howard post up

[@XKiDCraZyX]

***** lol that way too true XD

[@GabrielPintacasi0810]

JJ Redicks Jumper is so beautiful! He might have a more consistent jumper than Steph at times (don't kill me)

[@GabrielPintacasi0810]

So Glad after one really good playoff Austin Rivers reputation has turned for the better always been said about all the Austin Rivers hate being that he was a lottery pick

[@cnl1213]

May be now Nick Johnson on the Rockets can get a shot, since Rockets walking fossils of PGs has shown they can't guard anybody.

[@Miltonman100]

I said this 2 months ago.Johnson cant shoot but he is our best defender at the pg position.Redick just wears out terry and pablo

[@ramsteingautane9205]

Go LA!!! Looking Forward to Clippers vs Warriors!!!

[@tomzeto]

Thx austin rivers for shutting up the negative commentators (espn and other sports journalists after he fell last game. They couldn't last a second in his shoes. You win some, you lose some, but what counts is getting back up and never giving up.

[@jerrybronham]

Rockets are terribly constructed. Literally nobody on that team can create shots for themselves consistently other than Harden. When you shut down Harden you have to resort to Dwight's "post moves" and that doesn't cut it. I've been calling them fool's gold since they got Morey. All this talk about 3s and lay-ups and they've consistently disappointed in the playoffs.

[@t4d0W]

jerrybronham Everything about their lil ticks in the series is getting exposed. Their transition defense is horrible and it doesn't help when Blake is clicking on all cylinders and being the guy aggressive on the break.Of course McHale is also getting exposed for his bad coaching and lack of adjustments. He let Reddick burn Terry for a solid moment and didn't even change things up. And even if they have some good defensive role players, they are just uninspired when they don't have the momentum. The only time I've seen the Clippers give up and cave in is when they stop moving the ball like in game 2.

[@Miltonman100]

Exactly what i said on bleacher report.Dude the rockets will be a 1st/2nd round exit until morey is gone.jackinng up threes and flopping at the rim will get u nowhere.U cant jackup threes if u have no sharpshooters.Harden n terry are above avg shooters but neither is korver redick or thompson from three not even in the same stratosphere.then u have the layups there is THree players on this damn team who can make layups its dmo harden and brewer everyone else is awful around the rim.This is not a title contending team not even close n les alexander needs to address the front office n coaching this offseason if he wants another title

[@nickreilly5256]

+Miltonman100 now they got ty

[@Miltonman100]

nick reilly Yessir

[@jeannieappel8072]

I loooooooove the clippers they are my favorite team 😀

[@alexanderlao7237]

Rivers uncalled traveled at 4:52.. haha

[@kuya4003]

If I remember correctly, Redick squares up on most of his shots. He turns in mid-air in order to relieve his upper body tension.

[@cakesandpi]

Looks like the beards Defence has spread through the hole team now, I also noticed that if CP3 was in a pick n roll from either side heading to the free throw line he had some really good looks from about 17-18 feet witch he will hit if they give him to much space.

[@holyaura9317]

Jamal Crawford is such an underrated passer

[@Kingfatmon]

I hope everyone sees the hesitation in Austin Rivers at first. He overdribbled a bit, and hesitated to move much to set up plays. But once he got the confidence, all of the sudden he's moving like an all-star point guard.

[@geforce5492]

Hey coach nick, do u coach a div 1 highschool team that is the best in the nation or something because u seem to be a very good coach being able to point all these things out each game

[@Titanius67]

Basically, James Harden's unwillingness to play D makes everybody look good, giving Doc a slack for picking up his last chance in the league son, Austin himself by looking like a "star", which is - making wide open practice shots and using the off hand to clear out the defender in the air and get the bucket. I'm much more confident about the decision not to give Harden the MVP. And I will give credit to Austin for understanding that "The Beard" will not D him up and exploit it.

[@skysfanforbudder8833]

04:51 Austin Rivers Pivot foot lel

[@gmac3335]

It seems the key to beating the Rockets is keeping them off the line. If their isn't a huge disparity in free throws the Rockets aren't winning. Just stay disciplined, don't foul and make them take tough shots. Houston is lucky they got this far because they faced a horrible defensive team in Dallas.

[@t4d0W]

Gmac They are the epitome of a regular season juggernaut. I thought it was the Clippers more than anything but gutting it out against the Spurs in 7 games showed me a lot of their character even when struggling. The Rockets when they are hot are amazing and are doing their thing. But when they are in the losing end, they are completely defeated and you can see it their players with total lack of effort. Definitely starts with Harden which in the two games he's not been able to cash in on the free throw line easily, he does exactly what coach has states a long time ago; defers to being a facilitator. And the amount of turnovers he's generated playing that role against a Clippers team who definitely knows how to deal with him is staggering. He'll try kill you by getting in rhythm but you have pretty much neutralized him as a game changing threat. And when his game and Dwights' game dont' fall into place, they fold considering how predictable their offense is.

[@gmac3335]

BludAardvark I think that sounds very accurate. In the CP3 era the Clippers have been that fluky regular season powerhouse but Doc Rivers has changed the culture and has gotten the most of his players. He turned DeAndre Jordan into one of the best rim protectors in the NBA. The Rockets obviously don't have strong character like the Clippers. With Golden State looking like they will go down to Memphis I think the Clippers have a legit chance at at title. If they get out the West no team in the East is really a challenge, they can do it.

[@runedarkwarrior]

Austin rivers go my nigga finally showing that potential.

[@christianrivers9462]

Hey coach what do you think of Griffins improvement into an all around guy. He's always had talent but he's really showing his skills now. Do you think he's the best power forward in the league now?

[@captaincrunchdog]

I think Crawford helped win the game also with snatching those steals. Either way great game by the Clips who knew that they can't afford to give Harden free throws.

[@RuMoRRs]

captaincrunchdog He had some great passes

[@HarryMitchellMUSIC]

oh man gotta get me like 2 of those shirts.

[@kyler3229]

Looks like Austin Rivers hard eork is paying off #WOYG

[@SenseiEugene]

From what I've read, Kevin McHale doesn't do a good job holding his players accountable. And it's showing massively

[@Miltonman100]

Dude he NEVER has.Look at postgame vs portland after game 6,He threw the whole team under the bus.He is clueless doesnt develop players n the rockets offense is DEAD if Harden struggles with his shot.McHale and Morey need to go man

[@RiruKrypto_]

I think it was really unfortunate that the Clippers lost to the Rockets DJ needs to practice on free throws those were crucial points and they need to improve on better defense they're a good team no doubt it should of been Clippers vs Warriors but they were just having bad games and the Rockets took advantage especially their bench Josh Smith who really destroyed their hopes of winning in game 6.

[@TheSolkorundo]

Saw this coming, Iam a life long rockets fan.The injuries to Dmo and Pat Bev are showing but what Iam seeing is a out coaching job. Why is Brewer not starting? Harden handles the ball mostly anyways and Brewer is play some great ball since the trade to Houston. JT is getting burned by Redick and Rivers, so Brewer could stem the tide. As well K.J Mc daniels and Nick Johnson are still sitting there...I don't mean for anything other then them coming in for a few mins and with fresh legs to help with D at the guard spot. We see Doc using the hack a shaq strategy brilliantly. He has been using it to extend the lead at the end of the 2nd quarters. While the Rockets use it only in response to them...like they don't even get why just ""ohh yea!! I got you back!!"" The Rockets are playing in the new school style that everyone says is how the NBA will be from now on. Its more free flowing and set up for your best players to make more plays. Tho we are learning these playoffs and last years, that The "dead" style; a structured offense with post scoring, 1/2 court set focused teams are winning. We saw this once before with the suns....Your team being good at hooping is fun to watch...but being able to play Basketball is how you win rings.

[@1023nick]

Holy crap does no one notice the travel at 4:53? Or am I the only one? Sometimes I feel like the refs need to take a step back and go back to the basics because there's always those ticky tack calls, but this is a little more than deserving I feel like.

[@BigPatLivin]

4:51 Austin rivers travels lol but good game from him lol

[@haoxie1589]

coach can u commenting on rose's buzzer beater?

[@yormeaceko7101]

Warriors vs clippers in WCF what do you think coach?

[@LleoneLevano]

notice Austin traveled on 4:50

[@QuervoJones]

Rivers travel at 4.55 is redunkulous .

[@Wabbajaxe]

Coach! I'm from the Philippines and I'm inclined to buy one of your shirts. Will the shipping be free?

[@Nerius.m]

Thats why harden didnt deservev mvp

[@gmac3335]

nigel mk Exactly. Harden's free throw dependent ass don't deserve the MVP over Chef Curry.

[@t4d0W]

nigel mk The last time the "wrong" man won MVP and the "right" man decided to rectify it was 95 Western Conference Finals. David Robinson won MVP of the season and was given the award in the first game of the series. Olajuwon schooled Robinson in the ENTIRE series leading the a Rockets win and a trip to the finals.

[@chucku.farleyii3181]

It is officially time to let up on Austin and Doc for the nepotism. Two great playoff games and counting means he's worth it.

[@danielmaia3559]

I like Kevin but sometimes I think the rockets defense issue is mostly his fault, I mean God dammit CP3 is hurt af limping all game and the players guarding him are not pressuring him, they keep distance while cp3 is throwing assists, they need to make cp3 play, run, crossover, run until he's exhausted or more hurt is not that difficult since when cp3 is healthy they make him run and play hard it seems that the rockets feel bad for cp3

[@t4d0W]

Daniel Maia Its more on the Clips knowing what to do against the ROckets defense. Did you not see when they just kept hand offs screens and PnRs and executing them to a tee and blowing up Terry/Ariza on them to give Paul the favorable mismatches against a 4 or 5? Hell some of the shit that blew up the Rockets D was Blake/Reddick hand offs that they don't defend well. When the Clips move the ball and when Blake and the shooters are on, the Rockets have to play with more effort to make those stops.

[@josephdivina8958]

BludAardvark i think the problem is more on mchale's coaching.he doesnt adjust his lineups.redick moves too well off-ball to be defended by jurassic-aged players.the clips are great, dont get me wrong but the rockets doing little to push the clippers out of their comfort zone.

[@Rex2Riches]

Wow that chris paul comment boosted my respect for him even more

[@Kiprass1]

Coach, do you think Rockets are making a mistake by having both of the defenders looking at CP3 in PnRs? I mean, don't you think it will be better for Rockets to let him attack since he's injured?

[@jaynoxjay]

Rockets need to start Josh Smith over the Jet... That's right I said it and no I'm not crazy or stupid.With James harden bringing the ball up court and then letting JS start the offence. The Clips don't have the Size to handle a 2-3-4-4-5 line up.

[@legendus1159]

5:03 Rivers traveling to LA and back.. 3. exstra step is all you need to be faster than defence.. makes everything much easyer.. not kul..

[@JimHuangJC]

How many steps did rivers take? 4:50

[@WhosLuster]

Rivers traveled 4:52-4:57

[@bballdragon5]

Har_en strikes again!

[@AndresRodriguez-nl5if]

Man, the Rockets defense looks lazy. They barely show any effort. And you can't blame it on Terry, the man is 37 years old. I saw him trying real hard while Ariza was walking down the court.

[@rohanm7144]

Why aren't the rockets playing KJ McDaniels? At the very least he can give them solid defense and energy... Much more than most of the current rotation players are giving for Houston

[@Miltonman100]

Hes out for the season with a fractured elbow

[@rohanm7144]

wow really? when did that happen?

[@Miltonman100]

Shadow9220 I saw reports that it was his elbow too.Either way its a damn shame.Hopefully we resign him he has potential to be a good defensive wing.Needs to work on his jumper though but he has upside

[@pinheadlary1106]

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[@MegaTobins696]

Rockets need to fucking use their bench more. You have a abck to back champion in europe and a great defensive player in Papanikoalou and you don't use him once in these 3 games? Especially when your teams is in need for stops? Why?

[@princeatc]

If Kawhi or Danny Green guarding Reddick, he cant score that much..

[@grinchstones8525]

Maybe James Harden is physically unable to play defense.. it could even be a psychological thing.

[@mrzack888]

Jeremy Lin should go to the Clippers

[@MotherLoverx3]

So they could get worse?

[@MegaAkamara]

that's not a bad idea and the comment above is just saying that because the lakers season gave jeremey lin this hate but if you put him in the spotlight of the clippers he might return

[@MotherLoverx3]

MegaAkamara They have Chris Paul, Jamal Crawford, and Austin Rivers. Why would they take a chance on Lin? Don't answer that question, they won't.

[@celmxc1]

mrzack888 I think Doc would bench him like hawes, Lin seems like the type of player who would like to start ( although he seems like an okay role player), he should go to the mavericks

[@MegaAkamara]

JJ Diaz Jamal is getting old.. What if he pulls of an anderson verjao on them.. They would need a real backup for cp3 because austin will probably go to the 2 for redick and lin would fit perfectly for cp3.. I'd give the lakers draft picks for days cuz they need youth not old nba players

[@raja0011987]

BBALLBREAKDOWN Why were both final mvp nominees bad defenders? Don't you think much complete players like Lebron or Anthony Davis should be MVP? I mean they explode offensively and sprint back for good defense

[@nikosantwniou4955]

4 55 TRAVEL

[@24Eagle11]

3:18 a travel?

[@brendonsanders4522]

James 2134

[@SevinPounds]

the rockets problems is defense mainly james.harden just doesn't care

[@Tehui1974]

The Rockets are being exposed for the over rated team they have been all season.

[@random1234da]

Coach, you look very tured, u doing okay?

[@SpikYyY43]

dude talks with a lisp lol

[@moa3821]

redick underrated defence

[@munclesonkey]

Reddick's defense has improved so much under Doc! Every shot Harden takes is contested and even though he was hitting them last night JJ is making life difficult for him.

[@bballbreakdown]

munclesonkey I need to do a breakdown just on how Redick is defending him - disciplined, not putting his arms down or in

[@EliChristiannetwork9]

BBALLBREAKDOWN Ever since Redick joined the Clips, I've noticed how he somehow stifles Harden. People keep saying I'm crazy when I said Redick will defend Harden this series. Plz make this video so I won't waste a breath on this argument.

[@tbr2109]

There is a solid NBA player lurking inside Austin Rivers, and it's damn impressive when he lets it out.

[@MotherLoverx3]

He's beginning to activate Ballislife Austin Rivers

[@grinchstones8525]

tbr2109 Honestly all he needs are better shoes and footwork. After that he'll be fine

[@MotherLoverx3]

Grinch Stones Better shoes?

[@grinchstones8525]

JJ Diaz The traction on the Crazylight boost is horrible. Paired with his poor footwork.. unlimited slippage

[@MotherLoverx3]

Grinch Stones Are those the Adidas crazy lights?

[@TorresinhoLFC]

Ohhhh you should've added that last 3 with that move Austin explained to you in a video like a year ago. It was so well executed!

[@bballbreakdown]

Since it was garbage time I thought I'd trim it out. Darn! I don't think I realized it was the same move!

[@dby999]

BBALLBREAKDOWN

[@Kruzilla]

No thoughts on an actual good game huh? (Bulls vs Cavs)

[@MistaSwagg1]

Isaac K Cuz nobody cares about the east. Lol. Everyone know the west is taking it this year anyway so really that bulls/cavs game was pointless.

[@fgjah]

MistaSwagg1 Are you stupid? Did you not watch Game 3 Bulls vs Cavs? It came down to the very last seconds where D.Rose BANKED in a 3 to win it at the buzzer. That game was amazing what are you even talking about?

[@nootherideas2000]

Kang

[@MistaSwagg1]

***** no, are you stupid ? I said nothing about it not being a good game. If you read my comment you'd know I called it pointless seeing that the west would knock off any team in the east they'd face in the finals.

[@fgjah]

MistaSwagg1 So you don't want a breakdown of that game because in your words its "pointless"? OK.

[@keepiticy]

we would have won by over 40 points if blake griffin showed up.....thats what i try to teach the pplayers i train...you can have all the handles in the world but if you don't have ball security then you're useless as a point guard...and blake has 0 ball security

[@OzzieWorld]

Corey Brewer looked like scoring champ versus harden. ....mvp offensively, but like a college defensively.

[@AnthonyMcNeil]

Reddick is playing perfect defense on Harden. Finally people realize, don't reach and play him straight up. Rather have him making shot then giving him 10+ FTs a game. I love Harden but he plays no defense. Pretty sad. All defense is, it is effort. I think that the Clippers learned from the Spurs series that you have to play with effort to win, Houston just don't have it. Don't get me started on Josh Smith. Throws up I'll advised shots like its okay, smh...

[@Diego92Souza]

that's how you play Harden, let him shot those fadeaway 3s, but keep him out of the paint, cuz out of there, he can't get 20+ FTs a game.....

[@rancethechapper6203]

Coach, are you going to do a breakdown of the Bulls and Cavs game 3 :3

[@bballbreakdown]

Working on it now!

[@rancethechapper6203]

BBALLBREAKDOWN Cant wait, thanks coach #imin

[@t4d0W]

Geoff Gustav yo that game was pretty exciting because of how logic defying it seemed. Bank shots are BACK!

[@cloudydog12594]

I love to watch coach nicks videos especially after i miss a big game but theres only so much time i can listen to the same background song.... The way it stutters sometimes and just repeats endlessly til the videos over drives me insane.. Wish there was another song or something please

[@Miltonman100]

Coach i BEG of you to make a breakdown the flaws of the rockets "analytics"

[@jaceisc00I]

I don't like how harden always tries to draw fouls. He was a good defender in okc. What happened?

[@bradynewf96]

After that Spurs series the Clippers are prepared for any team it gave them a ton of confidence. Never likes the clippers but damn they impressed me!

[@dubsfan1165]

4:55 Rivers travels awfully

[@thebutlerdidit365]

Bballbreakdown next vid should be how rose and butler took over down the stretch

[@supaflylob]

James Harden Great defender?...or the Greatest defender?

[@cubsfan099]

Bulls/Cavs.. were the refs in on it??

[@SwRthe1]

what did paul said?

[@iwillbombunow]

SwRthe1 This is one time where you can be dad and not just coach

[@SwRthe1]

thanks :)

[@Plague_Doc22]

Beverly being out is hurting the rockets so badly. Argubly the best pg defender in the league. Although limited on offence he's better than Terry and Prigioni. CP3 and Redick can have a feild day against the rockets now.

[@bballbreakdown]

The Rockets certainly can use Beverley

[@noahgarcia9845]

do one on the bulls and cavs game

[@liwanagmalikz]

4:50 austin rivers travel?

[@dpistons149]

Rockets suck

[@yohannes80]

travel 4:52

[@AlphaDwg]

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