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On January 28, the Clippers beat the Celtics 115-96, a game that surprised fans. The Clippers played back-to-back away games and easily defeated the Celtics, who were the No. 1 team in the East, with an excellent performance, and the scene was once out of suspense. Surprisingly, the heroes of this game were not the Big Four, but the team's leader Leonard. His efficient performance not only stabilized the team, but also won the team a crucial victory.
The game was spectacular, with the Clippers showing incredible physicality and prowess in a game that had just come off a thrilling clash with Toronto less than 24 hours earlier. The Celtics are unbeaten at home this season, but they seem helpless against a back-to-back Clippers side. At one point, the Clippers led the Celtics by 36 points at one point and led by 31 points at the end of the third quarter, and finally won 115-96 and achieved a stunning victory.
In this game, the Big Four did not fully exert their power, and Harden and Wei Shao's individual scores were even a little small. Leonard, the team's leading figure, stepped up and became an absolute hero. Leonard started the game on fire, scoring 12 points in the first quarter to lay the groundwork for the team. In the third quarter, he was powerful again, scoring 14 points and contributing 26 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. What's more, Leonard's plus/minus when he was on the floor was as high as +27, making it the second-highest key statistic on the team.
Although Harden and Westbrook's individual performances are not outstanding, their comprehensive contributions on the court cannot be ignored. With 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, plus only 1 turnover, Harden showed excellent playmaking. Wei Shao contributed 4 points and 5 assists in just 15 minutes of playing time, and although he didn't score much, his playmaking skills still played well.
And with the tacit cooperation of the whole team, the substitute players also played well. Fogg showed excellent scoring ability with 34 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in 28 minutes of playing time. Zhao Jiwei, Fu Hao, Dahan and other players also showed their own characteristics in the game and contributed to the team's big victory.
In particular, Leonard showed great efficiency and leadership in the game. At the beginning of the season, Leonard's mid-range shooting percentage was sluggish, causing concern among fans. Through hard work and adjustment, he has shown a high shooting percentage and efficiency in the last 22 games. 23 per game6 points 62 rebounds and 37 assists 17 steals 09 blocks, three shooting percentages are even more staggering, 525%/44.8%/88.1%。This made him the absolute leader of the team and one of the key factors in achieving 20 wins and 2 losses.
Although Leonard failed to make the All-Star starting lineup, his strength was recognized by the players and the **. Under his leadership, the Clippers have won five straight games and are currently 30-14, just one short of the Thunder, who are in first place in the West5 wins. For the Clippers, they could be the biggest favorites in the West, and this team is showing a strong competitiveness to look forward to. The success of the Clippers is not accidental, and the team has gone through a period of adaptation after the arrival of Harden, and then has shown amazing team chemistry and fighting ability. Their record once fell to the bottom four in the West, but through the tacit cooperation between the players and the leadership of Leonard, the Clippers completed one counterattack after another. This team is rising to the top of the West as a force to watch.
For Leonard, even if he didn't make the All-Star start, his performance was the best response. His consistency and efficiency have allowed the team to rely on in difficult times, which is exactly what a superstar should do. Although Leonard's fan vote was only sixth, the recognition of the player and ** made him "the biggest pearl of not being selected as an All-Star starter", which also became a hot topic of discussion among fans.
In this big win, everyone in the team showed a top level performance. Harden and Westbrook, although a little sluggish in scoring, have created opportunities for the team through excellent organization and teamwork. Fogg stepped up from the bench and became one of the top scorers of the game, contributing key points to the team. The fit and chemistry of the entire lineup made the Clippers comfortable against the Celtics.
The results of this game also give people hope for the future of the Clippers. They have risen rapidly in the Western Conference standings and are just one step away from the Thunder at the top of the Western Conference. The performance of the Clippers' Big Four has been solid, and the team's overall record has risen strongly, becoming one of the favorites to compete for the championship in the West. Opponents are feeling the rise of the Clippers, and this team is moving forward unstoppably.
Under Leonard's leadership, the Clippers have demonstrated strong team cohesion and competitiveness. His outstanding performance not only allowed the team to achieve a counterattack, but also injected confidence and motivation into the whole team. Leonard didn't make the All-Star starter, but his performance reaffirmed his leadership and strength. For the team, this big win is not only a victory, but also a strong proof of the strength of their team.
Overall, the success of the Clippers is inseparable from the joint efforts and tacit cooperation of each player. They are writing a wonderful chapter, and this big win is just one highlight of their journey. In the future, with the continuous development of stars such as Leonard, this powerful Clippers team will surely become a trend-setting existence, which is worth looking forward to.