On December 19, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, the Clippers challenged the Pacers away, and after four quarters of games, the Clippers finally defeated the Pacers 151-127 and won eight consecutive victories. The Clippers beat magic with magic, and the Pacers are the league's number one offensive team, but the Clippers are good both offensively and defensively, beating the Pacers with 151 offensive statistics in one game.
The biggest contributor to the game was Harden, who contributed 35 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists, including 8-of-11 from three-point range. Harden's stellar performance allowed the Clippers' Big Three of Leonard, George, and Zubac to get the most out of it.
Leonard and George contributed 28 and 27 points, respectively, and their efficient offense made it difficult for the Pacers to defend. Zubac, on the other hand, played well inside, scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds, while also dishing out three blocks. Powell, who came off the bench, scored 19 points, and Wei Shao had 10 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. The Clippers' starting five all had excellent performances, with a plus/minus of 110 per game, and together they set the stage for the team's victory.
For the Pacers, Jackson had 15 points and four rebounds, Toppin had 14 points and four assists, Hield had 14 points and four assists, Haliburton had eight points and 11 assists, and Mathurin had 34 points and six rebounds. Although the Pacers have fierce offensive firepower, but the defense is sparse, it is almost difficult to parry against the Clippers like today.
The Clippers were able to beat the Pacers by a big victory, and Harden's efficient play in the final quarter was crucial, especially hitting consecutive 3-pointers to get the Clippers main team to clock out early. After Harden joined the Clippers for 6 consecutive defeats, Wei Shao took the initiative to serve as a substitute arrow, and the Clippers' Big Three cooperated tacitly, they continued to play a smooth offense, and Powell's efficient play on the bench made it difficult for the Pacers to parry.
The Clippers showed their quality and potential in this game, and they have become serious contenders for the championship. Their combination of chemistry, efficient offense and strong defense are all eye-catching. The Clippers in this game showed us the charm of basketball, and we hope that they can continue to soar and win more games in the future.