The Clippers host the Hornets at home, a do-or-die battle for eighth place in the West. Can the Clippers end their two-game losing streak and get back on winning track?Can the Hornets continue their recent hot form and cause problems for the Clippers?The result of this game was a big surprise.
The Clippers trailed for the first three quarters, even trailing by 17 points at the maximum. The Hornets' four-man trio of Bridges, Rochelle, Washington and Richards combined to attack and put the Clippers' defense in jeopardy. Although George and Harden of the Clippers performed well, the support of other teammates was insufficient, making it difficult for them to stand alone.
However, the Clippers launched a frantic comeback in the fourth quarter, and they went on a 32-15 offensive run to tie the score. The Clippers' Zubac and Willis played well inside, grabbing multiple key rebounds and offensive opportunities for the Clippers. The Clippers' George and Harden also hit back-to-back shots in key moments to seal the win for the Clippers. In the end, the Clippers defeated the Hornets 113-104, ending a two-game losing streak and securing the eighth place in the West.
The Clippers' George had 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Harden had 29 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds, Zubac had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists, and Willis had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. The Clippers' four main players combined for 86 points, accounting for 76% of the Clippers' total scores. For the Hornets, Bridges had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, Rochel had 18 points and seven assists, Washington had 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists, and Richards had 13 points and 10 rebounds. All four of the Hornets also performed well, but in the final quarter, their touch and stamina declined, and they were unable to withstand the Clippers' counterattack.
The outcome of this game is not only related to the ranking of the two teams, but also to the confidence and morale of the two teams. After two losses, the Clippers finally regained their winning touch, showing their resilience and fighting spirit, as well as proving their quality and potential. The Hornets unfortunately missed a good opportunity, they played very well in the first three quarters, but collapsed in the final quarter, and they needed to reflect on their mistakes and shortcomings, as well as adjust their mentality and form.
The process and result of this game have also sparked some doubts and discussions. For example, why didn't the Clippers' small card play?Was he because of an injury or something else?How did the head coach of the Clippers adjust his tactics and rotations?How did he inspire the fighting spirit and confidence of the Clippers?What did the head coach of the Hornets think of the loss?How did he comfort and encourage the Hornets players?These problems deserve our further attention and **.
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