John Collins delivered a strong first half, scoring 15 of his total 17 points to help the Clippers hold a one-point lead at halftime. He shot flawlessly from the free-throw line.
Despite Collins' performance, the reigning champions changed their approach in the second half, turning the game decisively in their favor. This shift led to a blowout, and most of the final quarter featured non-rotation players.
"The reigning champions flipped a switch in the second half, and the game turned into a blowout."
Collins' solid contribution was overshadowed by the Thunder's dominant second-half performance, which ultimately decided the outcome of the game.
John Collins showed impressive skill early on, but the champions' strong second-half surge left the Clippers with a decisive loss.