The game showed the influence of the referees in the game and caused some unfair treatment to the Clippers.
First of all, the Clippers didn't take much of a lead over the Suns, mainly because of the Suns' poor defensive performance. While the Suns lacked a scoring machine like Durant, their star Booker still played well.
However, the Suns' leaky defense allowed the Clippers to maintain a small lead. It's worth mentioning that the Clippers' star George played well in the game, making it difficult for other teams to play against.
His stellar play is a big plus for the Clippers, but it could be different if Durant returns.
Durant's return will bring a stronger fighting power to the Suns, which will pose a new challenge to the Clippers.
Kawaii, on the other hand, showed his skills in forcing liquidations in the game, although the shooting percentage always returned to around 50%. This skill set allows him to take on the scoring load when it matters most, putting his opponents under intense pressure.
In addition, the Clippers' Mann was excellent against Booker, who kept his eyes on Booker and kept the opponent from scoring. It was an impressive piece of defense and showed Mann's defensive prowess.
Overall, the Clippers' Big Four have shown an extremely high level both offensively and defensively, and are almost unassailable.
The normal play of Harden, Kawaii and George left opponents with little chance to counterattack.
However, the Clippers and Suns didn't foul in the same way, which brought some unfairness to the game. The Suns were fouled more, which led to them getting free throws and also regaining possession.
This way disrupted the pace of the Clippers' game and adversely affected them. To sum up, although the referee's unfair ruling had a negative impact on the Clippers, the Clippers' lead was not too big due to the Suns' poor defense.
George's stellar performance is a wake-up call for other teams, but that could change if Durant returns.