After losing to the Golden State Warriors in their last game, the Clippers finally got their face back today.
However, although they won the game, the Clippers actually did not play easily.
Especially in the first half of the game, the Clippers have been suppressed by the Warriors.
In the first quarter, the Warriors scored 33 points and the Clippers scored 22 points.
In the second quarter, the Warriors scored 34 points and the Clippers scored 26 points
At halftime, the Warriors led the Clippers 67-48.
I thought the Warriors would be another hearty victory.
I never thought that after the second half, the situation on the field changed dramatically.
With one minute left in the third quarter, the Clippers closed the score to four points
The Warriors tied the score at 92-85 at the end of the third quarter
But the Clippers' momentum is completely irresistible.
In the fourth quarter, the Warriors actually led for most of the game.
But with 35 seconds left in the game, Leonard made a backhand layup.
The score came to 112-110, with the Clippers trailing by just two points
Then there was a wave of personnel changes between the two sides, with Curry replacing Joseph and Westbrook replacing Harden
After coming up, Curry suddenly threw a cold arrow and stepped back to make a jumper, but unfortunately he couldn't hit it.
Wei Shao protected the rebound and handed the ball to George, after General Joe operated it.
A direct three-point shot and a successful hit, the Clippers achieved a comeback in the score
The Warriors had one last chance to attack, but Green's missed shot and ultimately missed the chance to fight back, and the Clippers narrowly beat the Warriors 113-112!
The Clippers really needed such a win, after Willis made a sacrifice to play off the bench.
The Clippers didn't play as convincingly as expected.
And in the last few games, the Clippers have not played well overall.
So they urgently need a victory to stabilize the morale of the army and boost morale.
Tyronn Lue, the head coach, said after the game: "It's a morale-boosting win for us, we need a win like this!
In addition, Tyronn Lue also praised Willis's performance: He is ready, he gives us a lot of energy, he rests for so long, he comes back to the court and grabs a rebound, which is crucial for us!
That being said, Willis didn't get a lot of playing time in this game, not even Powell and Testos!
Although it has been affirmed by the head coach, judging from the situation in the past few games, Wei Shao's tactical position is declining, and the playing time is gradually decreasing, it seems that something is going to happen between him and the Clippers!
In terms of personal data, Harden was replaced by Wei Shao at a critical moment.
But throughout the game, Harden's contribution was still crucial, and he got 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists in the whole game, although this performance could not catch up with the peak, but in the current Clippers, Harden only needs to play such data steadily!
Judging from the performance of the past three games, Harden seems to have gradually adapted to the Clippers' tactical system
In the past three games, Harden has averaged 22 points and 7 assists per game, shooting 51%, 48%, and 92% from three, and the Clippers really need such a Harden!
For the Cacho pair, it seems that the two have not played well in a match at the same time.
However, in today's game, the performance of the two was okay.
Leonard chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists
George chipped in 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, although the first half of the game was not good, but in the fourth quarter of the game, George scored 11 points alone, and also staged a stunner in the final moments, his performance today is quite passable!
Overall, the Clippers' win over the Warriors today is really good news for the team, and it will at least boost morale, but don't be blinded by a momentary victory.
There are still many problems in the team, although Harden has gradually played good statistical performance, but he is still not fully integrated into the team's tactical system, and the team's wing strength is really average.
So if the Clippers want to compete for the championship this season, the team needs to continue to adjust!Fans and friends, what do you think?Welcome to discuss!