Something would have to give, as the L.A. Clippers — rostering the NBA’s third-oldest team — found itself immediately tested by both injuries and the league’s most hectic early-November schedule. In such cases, few luxuries prove as vital as having a second unit capable of changing a game’s trajectory through scoring. Often toggled throughout Los Angeles’ rotation, Terance Mann makes himself available for the task as the Clippers match the Golden State Warriors’ connected defense with their own selfless ball movement. Sensing both a gap in the Warriors’ alignment and enough speed to exploit it, Mann turbos through the lane, ultimately elevating for an in-traffic rim-rocker against Kyle Anderson’s helpless contest. Mann’s jam helped set the pace for the Clippers’ fifth-consecutive home win, a sizzling streak that would eventually reach nine. Versatile throughout the night’s encounter, Mann accumulated 10 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, two 3-pointers, and a +10 plus-minus on November 18, 2024. · Nov 19, 2024