Falling short!The Warriors were reversed by the Clippers by 22 points, and George's quasi-final shot became the key
On December 3, the NBA regular season was in full swing, and the Clippers hosted the Warriors. The Warriors led by 22 points at one point, but the Clippers completed a shocking comeback at home with George's quasi-stunner and narrowly defeated the Warriors 113-112. After the game, players and coaches from both sides were interviewed to reflect on the ups and downs of the game.
Clippers core Paul George said of the Warriors after the game: "They don't have a basket, our advantage is our size, we have a forward that can attack the basket, and that's always been our game plan, attacking the basket and attracting the defense to the shooter. George played 38 minutes, shooting 8-of-17, 4-of-8 from three-point range, 5-of-5 from the free-throw line, and finished with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. He scored 11 points in the final quarter and hit a three-pointer in the final eight seconds to complete the quasi-final kill.
In an interview after the game, the Warriors' Dream Green said of the loss: "If you want to be nitpicky, we could have done better in the third quarter without fouling. In the third quarter, we only guarded the opposite side a little bit. And, you know, it's not just about putting them at the free-throw line, but they've got the Big Three, defend one, and the rest can rest. You let those guys rest, to recover, and (when they're rested) you're dealing with a different beast. In the third quarter, the Warriors lost 25-37 to the Clippers by 12 points. It was the turning point of the game that allowed the Clippers to complete the comeback.
In this game, Dream Green performed well on the offensive end. He played 32 minutes, shooting 8-of-15 from the field, 4-of-8 from three-point range, and 1-of-2 from the free-throw line, finishing with 21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block. However, his performance on the defensive end was not as good as it could have been. Warriors coach Kerr said after the game about Dream missing a three-pointer: "He got a great open spot at the end. He made four three-pointers in this game. So you have to accept the consequences of his inadequacy. "While Dream has contributed on the offensive end, his defensive mistakes in key moments have cost the Warriors.
For the Warriors, the loss in this game also exposed their problems on the defensive end. They need to be more focused and effective in defending their opponent's key players, especially in key moments of the game. At the same time, they also need to better adapt their defensive strategies to suit the playing styles and characteristics of different opponents. Only in this way can a similar reversal be avoided in future matches.
The Clippers showed great teamwork and competitiveness in this game. They didn't give up when they were 22 points down, but relied on the strength of the team to complete the comeback. This speaks volumes about the strength and team spirit of the Clippers. In the future, they will be expected to continue this excellent performance and challenge for the championship.
It was a game of ups and downs that left the fans hooked. The Warriors fell short, but their performance was also promising. The Clippers relied on the strength of the team to complete the comeback, showing excellent strength and competitiveness. We look forward to seeing more exciting matchups between these two teams in future competitions.