The Pistons, who are at the bottom of the East, ended the Thunder's five-game winning streak yesterday with a stunning victory. Not only that, but the Thunder will also face the Timberwolves today for the first place in the West. On the other hand, the Clippers are taking advantage of the winning streak and are expected to overtake the Thunder and Timberwolves after challenging the Cavaliers on the road and jump to second place in the West. The volatility on the pitch has made the competition in the west extremely fierce.
Last night, the Detroit Pistons, who are the bottom of the East, ushered in a clash with the Thunder, the leader of the West. It is expected that the Thunder can continue their winning streak in this game and firmly hold the No. 1 position in the West.
The result of the game was unexpected. The Pistons played well as a team, with all 11 players scoring and six in double figures. Among them, Duren performed eye-catchingly, contributing 22 points, 21 rebounds and 6 assists, becoming the second player of the Pistons to complete 20+20+5 after Drummond. Such strong teamwork allowed the Pistons to successfully defeat the Thunder and end their opponent's five-game winning streak.
The Timberwolves, the Thunder's Western rival Timberwolves, also lost to the Spurs in yesterday's game. The loss meant that the Thunder and Timberwolves were back on the same page, and the battle for first place in the West became more intense.
Perhaps motivated by the Timberwolves' loss, the Pistons played a stunning game against the Thunder that threw the entire Western Conference standings into disarray. The Thunder had a chance to continue leading the West through this game, but failed to capitalize on the opportunity.
And the current pattern of the west is becoming more and more confusing. The Clippers have been on a hot streak lately, winning five in a row. After seven consecutive away games in the East, they even beat the Green Army on the road, showing a strong competitiveness. Tomorrow, they will continue to challenge the Cavaliers on the road, and as long as they can win against their opponents, they will be expected to surpass the Thunder and Timberwolves and move into second place in the West.
The race for first place in the West will also heat up tomorrow. The Thunder will return to their home court to face the Timberwolves in a head-to-head battle for the No. 1 spot in the West. The outcome of this game will have a direct impact on the standings of both teams in the West, while the Clippers wait for their opportunity on the sidelines.
For the Thunder, this loss was undoubtedly a surprise. While they were solid under Alexander's leadership, they were unable to hold on to the win in the face of the Pistons' all-team outburst. Alexander didn't even play in the final quarter, which greatly affected the overall performance of the Thunder.
The Pistons' victory also partly reflected the sluggish performance of Chinese player Holmgren in the game. In the whole game, Holmgren played 23 minutes, contributed 9 points and 12 rebounds, but the plus/minus was the lowest in the game, reaching -20. The vacillation on the court put the Thunder in a passive situation.
The outcome of this game has a direct impact on the standings of the West, and the number one position in the West has become even more confusing. As the game progresses, the competition between the teams will become more and more fierce, and it remains to be seen who will have the laugh to become the first in the West. One might wonder why the Thunder are so weak at this critical moment. In this regard, the manager's tactical arrangement and the performance of the players have become the focus of attention. Jankovic's team didn't find an effective way to deal with the Pistons' overall power in this game, allowing the opponent to take an easy lead.
Although Jankovic said that he was mentally prepared for the dismissal, he also expressed regret for the team. In an interview, he admitted that there are some problems in the team, and the lack of technology, attitude, and hard-working spirit has become a bottleneck restricting the development of the team. For some national team players, Jankovic is even more unabashedly complaining, thinking that they lack sharpness and aggression, and the lack of skills makes him even more puzzled.
And it's worth noting that the Clippers continued their red-hot form in this round. After seven consecutive road wins, they have won back-to-back victories over the Raptors and Celtics, and even scored a big win at the Green Army's home court. As one of the dark horses of the season, the Clippers are gradually emerging, and their rise has made the West more and more competitive.
And in tomorrow's game, the Clippers will take on the Cavaliers on the road. As long as they can maintain their current form and win against their opponents, they are expected to surpass the Thunder and Timberwolves and climb to the top of the West.
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