The game between the Clippers and the Thunder was undoubtedly a regrettable loss. In this game, the Clippers lost to the Thunder 115-134, and although they reversed the score at one point, they were unable to turn the game around. The result of this game not only brought the Clippers' winning streak to an abrupt end, but also exposed three ridiculous facts.
First, the game proved that the NBA league and the referees didn't want the Clippers to win 10 in a row. For the full game, the Clippers had a total of 18 fouls, while the Thunder had only 11 fouls. In free throws, the Clippers made 10 of 12 free throws, while the Thunder made 16 of 18. These data clearly show that the referees are more strict with the Clippers in key moments, which also directly affects the direction of the game.
Second, the Clippers' starting lineup without Leonard looks simply unsightly. Mann has 5 points and a plus/minus of -31, Coffey has 9 points and a plus/minus of -8, and Zubac has 6 points and a plus/minus of -3. Such a performance begs the question of whether the Clippers are still capable of competing with other strong teams without LeonardAlthough they reversed the score at one point, they eventually lost the game due to problems with the lineup.
In the end, the Thunder had six players in double figures, while the Clippers had four players in double figures. In the crucial third quarter, because of Leonard's rotation, Tyronn Lue had no choice but to arrange for Harden and Westbrook to be on the court for a longer period of time at the same time. While this arrangement can increase the team's scoring ability, it also makes the team have obvious holes on the defensive end. This is one of the big reasons why the Clippers ended up losing the game.
In short, it's a shame that the Clippers lost this game!They had a chance to win the game, but for various reasons, they couldn't. The result of this game was not only disappointing, but also exposed the problems of the Clippers in terms of roster configuration, player status and coaching arrangements. Hopefully, the Clippers will be able to improve on it in future games and bring even more exciting games to the fans.