Tactical Court & Rotation Simulator
Scenario: 2016 Game 6 Clutch
2016 Western Conference Playoffs
The Blood & Stitches Game: With Chris Paul (hand fracture) and Blake Griffin (quad) sidelined, Doc Rivers relied on Austin Rivers in Game 6 in Portland. Austin suffered a severe eye gash, received 11 stitches in the locker room, and returned to put up 21 points and 8 assists in 43 gritty minutes, earning standing ovations from fans and his father.
+5.4
Lineup Net Rating
108.9
Offensive Rating
103.5
Defensive Rating
24.2%
Austin Usage %
Doc's Rotation Matchups & Historical Matrix
Bench Spark Plug
Leading 2nd unit with Crawford
Starting Guard
Backcourt paired with CP3/Redick
Closing Wing Stopper
Point-of-attack perimeter lock
Doc & Austin Era Summary (2015–2018)
243 Combined Games
• Regular Season Record: 194 wins - 118 losses (.622 Win %)
• Playoff Series Played: 5 postseason series together
• Austin Clippers Career High: 38 PTS vs Memphis (Dec 23, 2017)
• Doc Rivers Hoophall Induction: Commemorating 1,000+ career NBA wins & 2008 NBA Title
• Playoff Series Played: 5 postseason series together
• Austin Clippers Career High: 38 PTS vs Memphis (Dec 23, 2017)
• Doc Rivers Hoophall Induction: Commemorating 1,000+ career NBA wins & 2008 NBA Title
Notable NBA Father-Son Historical Connections
| Duo / Family | Relationship | Historic Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Doc & Austin Rivers | Head Coach / Player | First father-son coach-player duo in NBA History (2015-2018 LAC) |
| LeBron & Bronny James | Teammates (Active) | First active father-son teammates playing simultaneously (LAL 2024) |
| Dell, Steph & Seth Curry | Father / 2 Sons | Combined 4,000+ NBA 3-pointers; Multi-time MVP & Champion |
| Rick, Brent & Jon Barry | Father / Multi-Son | Father Hall of Famer; Multiple generations of NBA Champions |
| Mychal & Klay Thompson | Father / Son | Both #1 or lottery picks winning multiple NBA Championships |
Active Configuration: 2016 R1 G6 / Bench Spark Plug
Synergy Impact: +5.4 Net Rating | 194-118 Era Record (.622)