Leonard 30 8, Mitchell 28 12, Harden gaffe, Clippers exposed fatal shortcomings

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-02-01

On January 30, Beijing timenbaDuring the regular season,ClippersAway against the Cavaliers. ClippersThey have been in excellent form of late, having recently beaten the league's top Green Army, so this game is highly anticipated. ClippersHe is currently ranked 3rd in the West with a 30-14 record. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the East with a 27-16 record. The two sides have an equal record and this match is destined to be a tight contest.

The game begins,MitchellHit a three-pointer in the opening periodLeonardthen useJumperResponse. The hit rate of the two sides was not high, and the game fell into a stalemate. However, the Cavaliers' Allen was successfully blocked by Plumlee on the offense, showing thatClippersAbility on the defensive end. Before the end of the first quarter, the two sides exchanged goals, and the Cavaliers temporarily led 28-25Clippers

ClippersThe offense in the first quarter was somewhat difficultHardenPoor performance in terms of scoring, scoring only 1 point. LeonardAlthough he performed well and scored 8 points, he was forced to leave the court due to an early foul. ClippersYou need to find a better offensive play to overcome your opponent's defense.

The second section beginsWei ShaoLayup hit,Powellthen hit two shots in a rowThree-point shotClippersOvertake the score. However, Allen of the Cavaliers responded quickly and hit a three-pointer to tie the score at 38. In the next game, the two sides attacked and defended each other, and the score took the lead alternately. ClippersofLeonardShows no solution to the scoring ability in singles, but the CavaliersMitchellNot to be outdone, he scored in a row. At the end of the half,ClippersTemporarily trailing the Cavaliers at 52-56.

Half-time stats show that:LeonardThe performance was excellent, leading the way with a score of 14 pointsClippers。However,ClippersofHardenwithGeorgeNeither found his form on the offensive end, but remained silent. The Cavaliers' Okoro played brilliantly, scoring 13 points in a single quarter to give the team a lead.

The game entered the second half, and the two sides were still fiercely contested. ClippersofGeorgescored 4 points in a row to overtake the score. However, the Cavaliers' Mobley responded with a two-handed slam. LeonardThe complement basket letClippersThe lead was repeated, but the Cavaliers maintained a slight lead. LeonardThe free throws are madeClippersHe took the lead again, but Wade's three-pointer put the game in a stalemate. At this time,ClippersofHardenOn the defensiveMitchellis slightly weak, and is easily passed by the opponent. Wei ShaoThe layup forClippersThe bleeding stopped, but the game went into a see-saw phase. Leonardand Strus exchanged three pointsMitchellMomentum again. The game went into the end of the third quarterClippersTemporarily trailed the Cavaliers 81-89.

The data shows thatClippersofLeonardHe contributed 25 points and four rebounds in the third quarter. However,HardenwithGeorgeOn the offensive end, the performance remained sluggish, scoring only 11 and 13 points, respectively. Knight'sMitchellHe had a great performance with 28 points and 12 assistsMitchellAll the timeHardenShow strengths. At this point, rightClippersto say,HardenwithGeorgeTheir form is crucial and if they can recover their form, they may have a chance to overtake the scoreline.

The key stub begins,Powelland Niang hit consecutive three-pointersClippersClosing the score. However, the Cavaliers' Mobley played well, and the score gap between the two sides widened again. Wei ShaowithHardenInThree-point shotHitting is still struggling with Strus'sThree-point shotHit again, giveClippersCreated a dilemma. HardenFinally hit a shotThree-point shot, but the knight of LeVert to press the whistleThree-point shotResponse. The game enters a critical momentClippersThe chase was hard, but Coffey's 2-1 goal extended the advantage againMitchellofJumperResponse. Powellmissed three points, and Allen made both free throwsClippersHemostasis,Wei Shao's layup narrowed the gap to five points. However, at the crucial moment, Allen's 2 1 ended the suspense of the victory. Wei ShaoThe mistake of making itClippersThey lost 108-118 to the Cavaliers.

In general,LeonardHe had a great performance in this game, contributing 30 points, eight rebounds and three assists. However,ClippersofHardenwithGeorgeIt wasn't good on the offensive end. Clippers's interior defense and rebounding weren't good enough, which gave the Cavaliers a lot of opportunities in the game. Knight'sMitchellHe was the best player of the game with 32 points and 14 assists to bring the team victory. Anyway, the game forClippersIt's a big setback, and they need to adjust their form in time for the upcoming game.

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