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Blake Griffin: A Catalyst for Success

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Special to the Los Angeles Times

Clippers forward Blake Griffin has worked to shore up perceived weaknesses in his game, such as outside shooting and free throws. Result: He’s having his best season.

How his shooting evolved

Griffin scored less under the basket this season but scored more from distance, including the top of the key.

Griffin shooting heatmap

Heatmaps from basketball-reference.com

a) Corner shooting

corner shooting

b) Left-side jumpers

LEFT SIDE JUMPERS

c) Top of the key

TOP OF THE KEY

d) Right-side jumpers

RIGHT-SIDE JUMPERS

e) Under the basket

UNDER THE BASKET

Offensive performance

big illustration

Other contributing factors

AVERAGE MINUTES/GAME

Average minutes per game

AVERAGE MINUTES/GAME

AVERAGE REBOUNDS/GAME

Average rebounds per game

AVERAGE REBOUNDS/GAME

4TH QTR BASKETS/SEASON

4th quarter baskets per season

4TH QTR BASKETS/SEASON

Sources: basketball-reference.com, NBA

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