The Clippers have been in the limelight in the NBA recently, with an astonishing 15-2 record as the favorites to win the championship in the West. And their most recent game against the Heat was a playoff-caliber matchupNarrowly beat the Heat 103-95 on the roadWin the applause of the audience.
The game was tense from the start, and the Heat showed a strong desire to attack, leading 16-5 at one point. The Clippers' Harden stepped up at a crucial moment and assisted his teammates to tie the score to just three points. Then, in the second quarter, Harden connected with Powell and played an 8-0 mini-climax, successfully overtaking the Heat. In the final quarter, Harden once again showed his superior ability, a wave of strong 2+1, assisted George and Powell to hit 3 points in a row, and finally helped the Clippers lead by 13 pointsLock in the win. The Heat, on the other hand, have never been able to find an effective countermeasure, and coach Spo has bluntly stated that he can't defend Harden, which is quite frustrating.
The Clippers' Big Three were eye-catching in this game, especially Harden's all-round play that left the opponent helpless. Although George didn't feel good, Harden and Leonard's playmaking and scoring ability worked together perfectly to become the absolute core of the team. Powell's consistent performances and Zubac's return have also added a lot of fighting power to the team.
Coach Spo's tactical decisions were questioned after the game, and he admitted that failing to effectively flank Harden was a big failure. In the face of the overall strength of the Clippers, he also seemed a little helpless. The Clippers' tactics are flexibleCoupled with the tacit cooperation of the Big Three,Make it difficult for opponents to deal with on the defensive end.
Currently, the Clippers have a staggering 25-2 record in their last 30 games, cementing their position in the West. Not only have they become the favorites to win the championship in the West due to their outstanding strength, but it is also difficult for other top teams to ignore their presence. In the upcoming playoffs,The Clippers are poised to become a contender to be reckoned withAnd Harden's key role should not be underestimated.
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