Leonard's miraculous 4151 exploded, and the Clippers showed their potential with a light win over the Jazz.
1. Background: The powerful Clippers meet the disabled Jazz easily.
On December 9, two Western teams with different fates met on the court in the NBA regular season, which was undoubtedly a crushing of power. The Los Angeles Clippers, a team that has made a comeback, are now at the peak of their second spring. Harden, Leonard, George, Batum, the four top stars teamed up, with a deep bench lineup, and the offense and defense were impeccable. The recent record is even better, having just defeated old rivals the Warriors and Nuggets, which can be said to be full of confidence and momentum. By contrast, the Utah Jazz are in a much bleaker position. is already inferior to the opponent, and more importantly, the core of the team and the league's No. 1 point guard Markkanen is absent due to injury, which is undoubtedly worse. Without an absolute core and spiritual leader, the Jazz have clearly lost the courage and will to resist the top teams. Therefore, in the face of the Clippers in full swing, it is difficult for the Jazz to have a slight chance of winning.
Second, the process: The Clippers showed overwhelming strength at the beginning of the game and easily controlled the game.
As soon as the two sides kicked off, the Clippers launched a frantic offensive campaign. Leonard, the former MVP robot, bore the brunt of the attack, chasing back-to-back three-pointers, and then Paul George made a step-back jumper. In just a few minutes, the Clippers made a strong start with a score of 15-6. Subsequently, Harden and Westbrook also began to add fuel to the firepower, and the Clippers' lead further extended to double digits. In contrast, the Jazz are completely helpless and unable to withstand the bombardment of the Clippers' Big Four. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers were firmly in control of the game at 32-26.
At the start of the second quarter, both sides were a little anxious. However, the Clippers quickly regained their form, and Harden and Leonard unleashed another wave of onslaught to stretch the score even further. Leonard, in particular, had an excellent hand, shooting 4-of-4 from three-point range and scoring a half-high 22 points. At halftime, the Clippers led the Jazz 59-46 and basically sealed the win.
In the second half of the game, the Jazz, under the leadership of Clarkson, once pinned their hopes on a series of three-pointers in the opening game to catch up, but were soon interrupted by George and Leonard. Throughout the third and fourth quarters, the Clippers were firmly in control of the game, and the Jazz had no chance to turn over. In the end, the Clippers easily defeated the Jazz 117-103 and won on the road.
3. Stats: Leonard once again proves the status of the god of machines George defends like a steel defense.
The most eye-catching players in this game must be the Clippers' two top stars - Leonard and Paul George. Leonard, in particular, played 38 minutes and achieved a quasi-triple-double of 41 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. What's even more valuable is that he has an extremely high shooting percentage, 14 of 23 shots, a whopping 6 of 6 three-point shots, and all free throws. That's right, Leonard opened the mode directly this time, and his hand was bursting to the point of perfection, with both outside bombing and inside scoring, which was simply impossible to defend. This undoubtedly proves once again that he is the god of mechanics, the toughest and hardest interior player in the league right now. On the other side, Paul George also showed his steely defensive ability. The first half didn't feel ideal, but it quickly rekindled in the third quarter, turning on the scoring switch in succession. What's even more commendable is that he has been firmly locked in the Jazz's offensive rhythm and formed an insurmountable defensive line. In the end, George also handed over a double-double of 20 points and 6 steals. All in all, the Clippers Twin Towers have been impeccable and prove that they are more than ready to lead the team to a championship.
Fourth, summary: The Clippers are unstoppable in the sky, and the strongest dynasty is coming
In this game, the strong strength and excellent play of the Clippers' Big Four completely crushed the Jazz. Leonard and George are particularly eye-catching, and their performances have reached epic levels. At the same time, the steady output of Harden and Batum has also laid a solid foundation for the team. Today's Kuaiju has undoubtedly grown into a truly powerful division, with a deep and all-round lineup. At the same time, coach Tyronn Lue is gradually figuring out how to make the best use of the Big Four. Overall, the Swift is now at the peak of its evolutionary peak, and its strength is unmatched, and its determination to challenge for the championship has never been stronger. Next, it remains to be seen whether they can end the Warriors' multi-year dynasty in one fell swoop and create a new era of their own!
To sum up, the big four took the lead in this game, and the other roles played steadily, and finally defeated the Jazz, which was a very representative game. Looking ahead to the new season, do you think the Clippers can be the king, who is the real number one star of the team, Harden or Leonard?