Clips to launch Nick Batum in PF before the end of the season – Tai Liu
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The Los Angeles Clippers will be working to get Nicolas Batum as a top forward before the end of the regular season, ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarli said. reported in the middle of the team’s 122–112 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
In his post-match presence, coach Tai Liu confirmed this upcoming change. Marcus Morris Sr, who is Liu’s favorite as his main starting forward, is backing the rotation adjustment the Clips will make.
Thus, Liu made it clear that Batum’s rise to the starting XI is motivated by the calibration of many different approaches for the club.
“Marcus didn’t do anything wrong, he just tried something different,” Liu said. “And when you’re not playing very well, you want to try something different, and Markus was all for it. We have to sacrifice something if we want to win at a high level.”
Meanwhile, Lou makes no commitment if Robert Covington replaces Batum’s reserve and Morris Sr. doesn’t take him.
Morris Sr. has been a mainstay in Los Angeles’ starting lineup since last season. But in the 2022-2023 season, he struggled, averaging 11.2 points and 4.0 rebounds on 36.4% of his trey shooting. His on-court inconsistencies while still starting for Liu have caused an uproar in the Clippers fandom lately this regular season.
But this Batum modification could certainly do wonders for Los Angeles. The French veteran, who averages 6.1 points and 3.9 boards on a 39.1% three-point efficiency and has started 12 games this year, may be more reliable given his playmaker. and versatility.
With Morris Sr. serving time due to illness, Batum came out against the Bulls and led the Clippers with 24 points, depleting all of his markers from three-point ground through eight threes. He also had five interceptions and two assists.
With six games remaining on their schedule, the Clippers will be looking to snatch home court advantage in the playoffs. They will hit the road to face the Grizzlies in the next two games.
