John Collins had an impressive opening half, delivering 15 of his total 17 points and giving the Clippers a narrow one-point advantage at halftime. His accuracy from the free-throw line remained flawless throughout the game.
By the final buzzer, Collins had posted 17 points (5-of-8 from the field and 6-of-6 on free throws), along with four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and a three-pointer.
The reigning champions "flipped a switch" in the second half, pulling away for a comfortable win and allowing bench players to close out the game.
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Author’s summary: Collins opened strong and shot efficiently, but the Clippers faded after halftime as the Thunder’s momentum proved too much to overcome.