This game of the Clippers is really a good show, with ups and downs in the plot and making people boil their blood. But it's a pityThe ending of this scene was not satisfactoryThey lost 106-117 to the Pelicans.
What exactly led to this loss, let's reveal the inside story of this wonderful game.
The problems of interior defense were evident in the game. As if it was an inside hole conference, the Pelicans frequently rushed to the basketAnd Clippers center Plumlee seems to have become a "spectator,"Frame protection capability is close to zero.
This isn't the first time that there has been an interior weakness, as opponents have beaten the Clippers with a strong interior offense against the Cavaliers and Timberwolves. Although Zubac is good at eating cakes, his performance in rim protection is average, which has become a big hidden danger for the Clippers.
What's even more interesting is,Commentator Su Qun once suggested that the Clippers avoid the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, and the reason turned out to be that the Lakers have a strong inside point. The Clippers' interior issues also make people wonder if they need to be well prepared in advance against the Lakers to avoid falling into the quagmire of the interior again.
The team's two biggest scorers, Leonard and GeorgeNone of the touches were found in this game. In the first half, Xiaoka only scored 7 points, and it seemed that the desire to attack was not strong enough.
After discovering that his shooting was not feeling good, Leonard rarely took shots and didn't try to score points with counter-attacks and jumpers until the third quarter. George has been in a slump for five consecutive games, and his three-point shots are constantly hitting iron in this game, and he has repeatedly missed layups.
Despite his red-hot performance, Harden scored just three points in the second half, and his unselfish passing failed to save George's slump.
Coach Lu tried a five-small lineup in the gamePair Harden, Westbrook, George, Powell and Leonard. The results of this initiative were not idealIn the face of the Pelicans' strong front, the five-small lineup is obviously not suitable for all opponents, and the tactics need to be adjusted in time according to the opponent's lineup.
After the game,Leonard did not shy away from responsibility in an interview, admitting that the loss was due to his poor shooting performanceAt the same time, he praised the excellent performance of his opponent.
Harden also said that the loss made the team realize that there are still many teams that can pose a threat to them, and called on the team to recognize the current situation and try to rest and adjust.
This game showed us the strengths and weaknesses of the ClippersWhat's more, they need to be flexible in their tactics against different opponentsFind a solution for the inner lineAt the same time, it ensures that the condition of the core players is stable.
Maybe this loss is a good reminder to catch the problem and prepare for the playoffs.
The game was like an exciting dramaFull of twists and turns and highlights. And the Clippers need to continue to perform in this "drama" to strive for a better ending for themselves.
Where do you think the Clippers need to step up? How will they perform in the playoffs? Come and leave a comment to share your thoughts!
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