On December 14, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Clippers sent 3 messages, let's take a look.
George's injury update
Yesterday, the Clippers hosted the Kings, who were also back-to-back. I thought it would be a big battle of needles against Maimang, but I didn't expect it to become a one-man show for the Clippers from the second half of the first quarter, with consecutive climaxes on both offensive and defensive ends, expanding the difference to 22 points before halftime;In the second half, the Clippers' firepower was still unabated, and the Kings saw that there was no hope of a comeback, and the game immediately went into garbage time, and finally the Clippers defeated their opponents 119-99, celebrating the league's longest existing five-game winning streak. However, there was a heart-wrenching scene in the course of the game, Clippers star George withdrew from the game at halftime due to groin discomfort, and George's injury also touched the hearts of countless fans.
Today, according to a reporter from the Clippers, after a detailed inspection,George suffered left hip pain with no structural injury, did not attend the team's workout today, is currently on a daily watch list, and is doubtful to play tomorrow against the Warriors (50% probability). The author believes that although George's injury is not serious this time, it is really time to sound the alarm for the Clippers, George's body is already brittle, and the average playing time per game this season has reached 35 minutes (a new career high for the Clippers), plus George's offensive and defensive ends are very heavy, and it is difficult for such a high-intensity consumption not to bring injury risks. I hope that the Clippers coaching staff can reasonably plan and control George's playing time in the future, after all, health is the biggest obstacle in front of the Clippers.
The small card is getting better
Yesterday, the reason why the Clippers were able to win at home was inseparable from the excellent performance of Leonard, the core of the team. In the whole game, Xiao Ka took what he wanted, only played 3 quarters, 11 of 14 shots, 2 of 3 three-pointers, 7 of 7 free throws, and efficiently contributed 31 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. In fact, yesterday's game was just a microcosm of Leonard's recent form. According to statistics, in the past 5 games, Leonard has 3 times 30+ and 1 time 40+, and the average data per game is a terrifying 286 points 54 rebounds, 5 assists, 12 steals 05 blocks, 3 hits as high. 9% and 100% (23 free throws) and selected for the "210 Club". It's incredible to know that Leonard has to bear the heavy defense of the opponent every game, and the defensive end also has to bear the heavy responsibility of marking the opponent's arrowhead, and it is really a bit incredible to be able to perform so efficiently in such a situation.
It's clear that after an early season slump and struggle, Leonard has a strong lead. Judging from the process of the game, Leonard found his touch on the offensive end while maintaining aggressiveness on the defensive end, whether it was a low post single, a turnover jumper, or a strong basket, or a long-range shot from the outside, Leonard could always accurately send the ball to the basket, and every time he scored like a robot, he also destroyed the defender's psychological defense, and the omnipotent God of War card is back. For the Clippers, Leonard's improvement is definitely a positive sign, after all, he is the helm of this Clippers team, and how well or not he plays will determine how far the Clippers can go in the end.
1-for-2 deal**
Not long ago, Clippers veteran PJ Tucker publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with his current situation with the Clippers (currently DNP 7 consecutive games by the Clippers) in an interview with **, hoping to go to a place where there is playing time and value. After the game between the Suns and the Warriors yesterday, Suns star Booker took Tucker's first signature shoe training on social **, and wrote: "Only a real veteran will be the first to wear it." The implication is a desire to reunite with Tucker, who were teammates in '15-16 and '16-17 and formed a good friendship.
Today, according to a ** report in Los Angeles,The Clippers are in talks with the Suns about a trade for Tucker, specifically for the Suns to trade Little + Bol Pol for Tucker. For the Clippers, Little is an above-caliber 3-and-D forward who can help in the rotation more than rookie Kobe BrownBol Bol is a talented swingman who has been on the court with the Suns this season, but his ability is undeniable (he averaged 9. per game for the Magic last season).1 point 58 rebounds, 1 assist, 12 blocks), as long as he is given playing time, Bol can contribute, and his arrival also gives the Clippers more security and options in the interior rotation.
For the Suns, although Tucker has long since lost his competitive form as he gets older, he is the type of player the Suns need. On the one hand, Tucker has a thick and experienced body that can take on the heavy interior defense of opponents and do some dirty work, which frees up Durant to focus better on finishing and reduce injury concernsTucker, on the other hand, has championship experience and the mental attributes of the league's top players, and he will be a vocal voice in the locker room to spur the Suns players into a more united and motivated team. Obviously, this plan basically meets the interests and goals of both parties, and it is worth looking forward to whether it can be successfully reached in the future.