TodayNBA regular seasonMedium,ClippersLost 115-134ThunderThere is almost no suspense in this game. ClippersTrailed by 6 points in the first quarter, and although the margin narrowed in the second quarter, the third quarterThunderplayed a strong wave and took a 12-point lead in the first quarter. Stubs,ClippersRemoved the main players early and eventually lostThunder。It is worth mentioningClippersThe team's core players were missing in this gameLeonard, he is resting with a hip injury. Although the official explanation is that it is an injury problem, in a way, it is also for givingLeonardSome breaks. In the previous nine-game winning streak,Clippersof players are under heavy pressure, so losing may not be a bad thing for the team. ClippersHaving proven his strength, it's not impossible to restart a streak.
ClippersWhile losing, praise should also be givenThunderperformance. At this time, they ranked second in the west and became a big dark horse, and their strength should not be underestimated. in the teamAlexanderA top scorer, he had a great performance in this game, scoring 31 points and contributing 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks. AlexanderThe future is undoubtedly very bright, and he has the ability to score and defend, and he has a good chance of being the futureSuperstar。Compare that to Jalen of the RocketsGreenTalent is better, but you can't match itAlexanderOn a par. Holmgren was also the highlight of the game, contributing 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists, playing very tough insideClippersHelpless. ThunderThe dual-core synergy is also commendableAlexanderand Holmgren's performance allowed them to hit 54 points in singlesClippersbecame the key to victory.
HardenThe performance in this game is in the spotlight. Due toLeonardAbsence, fans hopeHardenBe able to play well. In the game,HardenIt is true that he shoots very resolutely and often shoots, but unfortunately, he either hits iron or is blocked by the opponent. AlthoughHardenHe was positive but managed only 11 points in the first half. By the third quarter,HardenFinally found the rhythm of the offense, attracted fouls by penetrating, and hit two in a rowThree-point shot。He then goes on to score layups or draw fouls. The entire third section,HardenContributed 12 points. However,ClippersGave the opponent too many open opportunities to makeThunderA high score of 45 points was scored in this quarter. AlthoughHardenTried to score, but the margin continued to widen.
withHardenCooperate tacitlyGeorgeAlso performed well. In the game, they often have excellent combinations, such as in the opening stages of the first quarterHardenAssistsGeorgeHitThree-point shot, and the second half of the second quarter,HardenWonderful passed onGeorge, the latter scored on a layup. However, overall,GeorgeIt seems that he is also affected by injuries and is not aggressive enough. Maybe giveGeorgeArrange a rotation break, will letHardenof better play. After all,ClippersThe recent record has been very good, losing a game is not a big problem, and the most important thing is to keep the card porter healthy. As forWei Shao, he is just as good, can score, aggressively grab rebounds, the only thing to watch out for is control turnovers.
After the game,HardenInterviewed. His statement was impressive. HardenRepresentation, for the youngThunderteam, he felt a lot of memories: "It reminds me of when I was thereThunderWhen I was in the team, that was the beginning of their rise and it was wonderful. Although the process of rebuilding has been a long time, I think it is still very exciting. ThunderFans should be able to enjoy a great game. ”HardenRightThunderThe praise can be seen.
And then,HardenTalked about it againClippersThe winning streak was brought to an end on the topic. "Sometimes our offense comes to a standstill, but we can't let up on the defensive end, we need to be the best," he saidFootage of the gameto find a solution to the problem. This defeat has shown us what we are lacking and I'm looking forward to getting our feet right and putting together a new winning streak." These words showHardenThe charisma of a super leader. While reminding his teammates of the need to improve on the defensive end, he also said he was awareClippersdeficiencies. HardenThey are confident that they will continue to win the next games, which will undoubtedly make other teams sit still. ClippersInLeonardAlmost invincible after his comeback.
ClippersThe next opponent is:CelticIt's definitely an uphill battle. At that timeLeonardDefinitely going to play, ifClippersIf they can win, it will prove that they are difficult to beat in the league. HopefullyHardenTo be able to break out in this game, and hopefully the card porters can stay healthy all the time.
In general,ClippersLosing this game isn't necessarily a bad thing. They have proven their quality and have been under a lot of pressure during the winning streak. Therefore, losing a game may be a relief for the team. Now they can start from scratch with a winning streak. It can be seen from the time when the game loses suspense,HardenGeorgeOn the bench with a relaxed expression,Wei ShaoHe was even more laughing with his teammates, which showed that the team itself had a plan for the loss.
ThunderIt is a strong team, they are second in the West and have become the big dark horse. AlexanderWith top-notch scoring ability, he was excellent in this game. Compare that to Jaylen of the RocketsGreenAlthough the talent is more outstanding, it is no longer able to matchAlexanderOn a par. Holmgren also played wellClippersCan't defend him. ThunderThe dual-core synergy of this game is even more givingClippersIt caused a lot of trouble. It should be noted thatClippersThe defensive performance of the team was not good enough, which was also a reason for their loss.
In general, thoughClippersThey lost the game, but they had a lot to be sure about. The team has shown great strength during the winning streak and the future is promising. ClippersThe goal is to compete for the championship, and they have top players and a deep squad. Leonardis at the heart of the team, and his leadership and scoring ability are key to the team's success. HardenwithGeorgeThe combination is also excellent, and their complementary characteristics give the team a strong attacking firepower. At the same time,ClippersThey also have a strong bench squad that can inject fresh blood into the team when it matters most. In general,ClippersThey are a very strong team and they are expected to make a name for themselves in the highly competitive West in the future.