In the NBA regular season, the Clippers' home game against the Suns was in the spotlight. The Clippers showed consistent play, took the lead, and eventually won a landslide 138-111 victory.
After the game, the Clippers' interior player Zubac was interviewed by **, and he admitted that he had a very happy cooperation with Harden and Wei Shao, and he was able to find the right way to play every time he played. Their style of play is also old-fashioned, which is very beneficial for the interior players, and Zubac also enjoys playing with them. Leonard, a key player for the Clippers, said the team needs to draw momentum from the win because in the NBA, there is a game every night. He called on the team to stop dwelling on the defeat in the last game and go into the next games with a better mentality to fight for a winning streak.
In the game, Harden's performance was in the spotlight. He hit six of his eight attempts to finish with 19 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists, and a plus/minus of +25. That's how Harden has found his normal rhythm with the Clippers and no longer has to struggle to score every game, because the Clippers have frontcourt players like George and Leonard, and they're good enough to solve the problem. Harden is no longer responsible for scoring and offense, and the pressure has been reduced a lot. In his last six games, Harden has recorded a double-double in five games, including 15 points and nine assists against the Lakers.
The Clippers have an excellent 15-3 record in their last 18 games and continue to challenge for the top three spots in the West. Especially after Harden joined, the team showed a better state.
Looking back at Harden's time with the Rockets, he was often able to easily score 40+ high scores, and even 60 points in a single game, which brought great enjoyment to fans. However, this does not solve the real problem. Harden averaged 30 points, six rebounds and eight assists per game during his time with the Rockets. Although the team has made the playoffs eight times in a row and has been selected as an All-Star eight times, it is difficult for the team to break through in the playoffs. The closest he came to achieving his dream came in the Western Conference Finals in 2018 with Paul, but he was eventually overturned by the Warriors. And now, in the Clippers period, Harden, although his scoring is not eye-catching, and his assists are not at the top of the league, he is in the best shape and enjoys the game the most. There wasn't a lot of pressure to score, and he was able to play the style of basketball he wanted. Today's Clippers are showing a promising future.
The Clippers' victory not only got fans excited, but it also sparked a lot of discussion. The team's excellent performance has made people look forward to its future prospects. Harden has found his own way of playing with the Clippers, which has also brought new changes and opportunities to the team.
To sum up, the Clippers showed great strength in the game against the Suns, and Harden also found his rhythm with the Clippers. Whether it's the team's overall performance or Harden's individual play, there is optimism about the future of the Clippers. Looking forward to the Clippers continuing to do well in the next games!