Austin Rivers Emerging as Unexpected X-Factor for Los Angeles Clippers

When Austin Rivers joined his father and the Los Angeles Clippers organization on January 16, the narrative surrounding the trade was humorous. Now that the Clippers have advanced to the second round of the playoffs, Austin has emerged as an unexpected X-factor.

His play in the absence of Chris Paul has been solid overall. However, he delivered up when the team needed production from someone other than Paul for Griffin. 

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