The Clippers didn't get off to a rocky start to the season, with just an 8-10 record in 18 games and currently sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference. Although the team's record is 5-8 after Harden joined, the Clippers have scored and conceded a worrying percentage of points over the past 13 games. This shows that the Clippers, led by Lue, have not found a solid way to win in the past games.
What is particularly puzzling is that despite having four superstar players such as Harden, George, Leonard and Westbrook, the team has lost in games that seem like they should have won. This unsatisfactory performance has caused heated discussions among fans and experts. First, for Harden, some of the issues are obvious. His scoring ability and passing ability have been significantly weakened, and the three-point step back has even lost its former power.
In addition, his influence has declined throughout the team. For a player like Harden, if he loses his offensive ability, then even if he performs well in assists, it will have a big impact on the overall strength of the team. In today's game, it's hard to win with assists alone, so Harden needs to get back to his scoring form as soon as possible. George, for his part, is facing consistency issues with his shooting percentage.
Despite the fact that he had the most shots, he had a low hit percentage. In the fourth quarter of the game, his defense was also exposed, which also had a certain impact on the team's victory or defeat. As a result, George needs to focus more on the overall interests of the team, accept his role in the team, and better integrate into the team's tactical system. In addition, the Clippers' current tactical setup and player use also need to be readjusted. Lue's approach to tactical balancing may not be a good fit for the Clippers' lineup.
He needs to be more clear about the role of each player in the team, and clarify the roles of main control, main attack and main defense, so as to better lay out the tactics and find effective solutions in key moments. For a player like Westbrook, more tactical arrangements and more rational use are needed to better bring out the characteristics and strengths of the players. For upcoming games, such as the Warriors, the Clippers need to prepare more thoroughly.
The Warriors have a losing streak in past games, but they are still a strong team, especially Klay Thompson, who has brought new energy to the team after his return. The Clippers need to carefully analyze the characteristics and weaknesses of the opponent and make tactical arrangements accordingly according to the opponent's situation. At the same time, the team's superstar players also need to play their part better in the game and work together for the team to win.
Finally, it is important to point out that the season is still a long way to go, and the team still has time to adjust and improve. As a top team, the Clippers need to maintain confidence, identify the problem, strengthen training and team cooperation, and believe that they can make breakthroughs and improvements in future games.