The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - Reaction to BIZARRE Clippers "part ways" w/ Chris Paul + Celtics smoke Knicks, Thunder beat Warriors
Dec 4, 2025
Jason dives into the surprising split between the Clippers and Chris Paul, questioning the reporting and Ty Lue's role in the decision. He then explores the Celtics' comeback victory over the Knicks, highlighting Jalen Brown's effective shot creation and their strategy on offensive rebounding. Finally, he analyzes the Thunder's impressive win against the Warriors, spotlighting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's clutch performance and OKC's potential as a rising contender in the league.
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Clippers Split Reflects Star Decline
- The Clippers parted ways with Chris Paul amid internal clashes and poor team performance.
- Jason Timpf argues the real problem is an across-the-board drop from the stars, not just role players.
Resolve Star Conflicts Privately
- Cooler heads should have prevailed in handling friction with Chris Paul instead of immediate removal.
- Work through disputes privately to avoid compounding on-court collapse with public fallout.
Stars' Drop Undermines Clippers
- Jason Timpf links the Clippers' collapse to their stars' defensive drop and reduced shot creation.
- He cites lineup net ratings showing last year's elite trio has flipped to a negative unit this season.