INGLEWOOD — The Clippers have seven guards on their roster this season. Some primarily handle the ball, and others shoot the ball. Then, there is Kris Dunn, who doesn’t quite fit in either category.

Dunn has averaged 7.7 points and 4.0 assists a game over his nine NBA seasons, numbers that pale compared to James Harden’s all-time scoring marks or Chris Paul’s ranking as the NBA’s second all-time assist leader. In his first season with the Clippers, Dunn posted 6.4 points and 1.0 assists a game. Hardly worthy of headlines.

The thing that makes Dunn stand out from the other guards is his lockdown defense, his ability to cut off layup attempts and deter opponents from attacking the rim. He is the team’s safety net when others lose their man.

His ability to hound opponents was evident Frida

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