On December 18, Beijing time, the Clippers defeated the Knicks 144-122 at home by 22 points, and now have a record of 15-10, ranking sixth in the West. I have to say that the combination of the big 3 is getting more and more perfect, and the Clippers ushered in 4 consecutive tough battles after 7 consecutive wins.
Former NBA player Anthony also said that today's Clippers can be called the league's super team, they have Harden, Leonard and Paul George, three top stars, and a tough bench like Wei Shao on the bench, which is the strength of the Clippers.
During the Clippers' seven-game winning streak, let's take a look at how the team's big three are performing.
Leonard averaged 29 per game4 points, 6 rebounds, 44 assists 13 steals and shooting 617% and 56 percent three-point shooting8% and 94 free throw percentage9%, the efficiency is terrifying, no wonder he is nicknamed "an emotionless shooting machine" by netizens, his projection is like a programmed set, and he feels that every shot can hit the ball firmly into the basket.
Paul George averaged 20 per game7 points 58 rebounds 43 assists and 2 steals, shooting 489% and 43 percent from three-point range9% and 94 free throw percentage1%, Paul George's overall form this year is good, but there are some inconsistencies, but fortunately, there are many stars in the Clippers, and when George's offense stagnates, other players can stand up. George has also shown a desire for a championship, focusing less on individual numbers and more on the team's defense.
Harden is averaging 18 points per game and 53 rebounds 99 assists 14 blocks and 46 percent from the field6%, 41 three-point shooting7% and 89 free throw percentage6%。Harden's performance is also very efficient, the main thing is that Harden has now played a tacit understanding with the Clippers players, his ability to control the court has helped the team to sort out the strategy in key moments, and Leonard has produced a very efficient offensive combination.
To have such a change, on the one hand, thanks to Wei Shao, who took the initiative to give up his starting identity, for his good brother Harden to play as a substitute, one person with the home team, one person with the substitute, both of them can play a greater role, and Wei Shao also gave up the ball and focused more on defense, although Wei Shao has not been a player known for his defense, but anyone can see Wei Shao's serious defensive attitude on the court.
On the other hand, it is also a change in Harden's personal mentality, after joining the Clippers, facing a lot of spotlights, Harden played very restrained, and even some did not dare to shoot, this is not the Harden we know at all, as the run-in with the Clippers players became more and more harmonious, Harden began to find his rhythm of playing.
Today's Clippers are really exciting.