In one game of the season, Los AngelesClippersIt was a fierce matchup with the Denver Nuggets. Much attentionClippersThe team relied on people's expectations for the Big Four, but it has not been able to compete for the championship. However, in this game, they showed amazing counter-attacking ability and finally had a feeling of returning to the top.
Soon after the start of the game, the Nuggets showed unstoppable offensive ability. They shot 8 out of 10Three-point shotThe shooting percentage widened the gap, and Porter Jr. scored 11 points and 3 reboundsJokiccontributed 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The Nuggets scored 36 points in a single quarterClippersThe team scored only 24 pointsThree-point shotIt's only 9 out of 1. The Nuggets ended the first quarter with a 15-point lead, a result that came as a big surprise.
After the start of the second quarterHardenThe pick-and-roll coordination with Theis worked wonders and helpedClippersThe team managed to stop the Nuggets' offensive momentum. After the pause,Powell's scoring mode turned on, and George and Brown hit back-to-back shotsThree-point shotHardenHe had six assists in the quarter, and he was able to connect themClippersThe team's offense led the team to a 3-point overtake over the Nuggets. HardenThe individual played steadily, George and the substitutesPowellThey all have excellent performances as well. InClippersWith the team's efforts, their wave of 16-2 offensive successfully overtook 9 points, making the game more suspenseful.
At halftime, Los AngelesClippersSuccessfully fought back to lead the Denver Nuggets 61-57. All thanks toHardenHe scored 11 points in the first half, had eight assists, and also contributed two steals. Compared to his individual score,HardenThe number of assists is even more critical because of the wholeClippersThe team only had 16 assists in total. George scored 10 points in the first half while contributing three rebounds and one assist. Substitute playersPowellWith a high score of 13 points, he became the scoring champion of the first gameLeonardHe had an excellent performance in both scoring and assisting. ClippersThe overall performance of the team showed strength and teamwork.
Although the Nuggets trailed by four points in the first half, the core of the team still showed strong strength. JokicWith 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, Porter Jr. also contributed 11 points and 5 rebounds. Murray had a performance of 8 points and 3 assists on the offensive endGordonalso contributed 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and the team once didClippersTeam veteran Reggie helped the team fight for the score with 7 points and 1 assist. Even after falling behind, the Nuggets' core players have shown strong competitiveness.
Throughout the game,Los Angeles Clippersshowed a strong counterattack ability, and finally succeeded in winning the victory. HardenThe excellent play becameClippersThe key factor in the team's counterattack, and the team's overall teamwork is also an important reason why they can counterattack. However, the outstanding performance of the Denver Nuggets at the core cannot be overlooked, and the quality and team spirit they displayed in the game were also appreciated. InBasketballWinning and losing is the norm, and this game also shows the charm and unpredictability of our sport.