From startling upsets at the beginning to unparalleled entertainment, the 2023 NBA playoffs have been set up for an enthralling route to the final. However, fans couldn’t witness some upsets carry through the seven-game series, like the Los Angeles Clippers. When the Clippers got the better of the Phoenix Suns in game 1, fans hoped for more in the upcoming games. Alas, the Clippers failed to replicate their performances without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Meanwhile, their head coach has found a silver lining in the disappointing loss.

The Clippers’ head coach Ty Lue has provided some bizarre statements following the four consecutive losses in the playoffs. Needless to say, fans were furious at the attitude of the Champion coach when he pulled Kawhi Leonard and PG into the mix.

Ty Lue’s comments on PG and Kawhi Leonard make things worse for the Clippers

After the staggering win in game 1 by the Los Angeles Clippers, the fans were ecstatic about their postseason future. However, their star, Kawhi Leonard suffered a knee sprain in the same game, which he tried to brush off in game 2 until he couldn’t. Additionally, Paul George was injured beforehand and was projected to miss round 1 of the playoffs.

Naturally, it impacted Lob City’s game and the team couldn’t get a single win after that. It was a huge void that the Clippers couldn’t fill, leading to the end of their postseason. Although fans knew this loss wasn’t avoidable, they didn’t expect their head coach to be so casual after the team’s loss.

Following the game 5 loss to the Suns, Ty Lue came out with some surprising statements finding the silver lining in their round 1 exit. In a few words, Lue explained his feelings on the series.

“The encouraging thing for me is with PG and Kawhi healthy, we haven’t lost a series,” said Lue. According to many, there was a lack of responsibility from the upper management in wasting a crucial game 1 win against the Phoenix side.?

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The resurgence of Russell Westbrook provided a lot of hope for the fans. Hence, when Westbrook’s electrifying performances couldn’t make a dent, the fans were furious at the lack of a plan B or C at such a crucial stage of the season.

Fans react to Ty Lue’s carefree attitude after the game 5 loss in Phoenix

Lue’s words stung many fans, as they couldn’t believe that the title-winning coach was feeling “encouraged” after losing the last game of their season. Others pointed out how Leonard and Paul George’s frequent injuries might mean that they would lose more than they could win. Hence, the statement was more demotivating than encouraging.

Here are some reactions.

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Some blasted the duo’s constant injuries during their stint at the LA side, while also criticizing Ty Lue’s team selection.

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Many others pointed out the misinformation by Lue, reminding him how the Clippers gave up a 3-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets when he was the lead assistant coach.

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What did you think about the playoffs between the Clippers and the Suns? Did the LA side have any chance of running away with the series? Let us know in the comments below!