Clippers reassert their identity in Game 7 win over the Warriors

"Because of the week I'm going to remember this game for a long time," Rivers said. "I just thought we really needed to win the game."
Clippers reassert their identity in Game 7 win over the Warriors
Clippers reassert their identity in Game 7 win over the Warriors /

Chris Paul (3) finished Game 7 with 22 points and 14 assists, captaining the Clippers ship to a win.
Chris Paul (3) finished Game 7 with 22 points and 14 assists, captaining the Clippers ship to a win :: John W. McDonough/SI

"Because of the week I'm going to remember this game for a long time," Rivers said. "I just thought we really needed to win the game."


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LEE JENKINS

Lee Jenkins joined Sports Illustrated as a senior writer in 2007. Since 2010 his primary beat has been the NBA, and he has profiled the league's biggest stars, including LeBron James and Kevin Durant.