On January 30, Beijing time, the NBA focus battle was really exciting! The Clippers' five-game winning streak came to an end as the Cavaliers beat them 118-108 at home. It was a tough game with both teams performing at the top level, so let's take a look back at the best moments of the game!
At the beginning of the first quarter, both sides showed excellent offensive ability. The Clippers' Leonard and George hit back-to-back shots, but the Cavaliers' Mitchell and Niang showed accurate three-point touch, and a 13-5 offensive wave allowed the Cavaliers to build a nine-point advantage. However, the Clippers didn't give up and they fought back late in the quarter, with back-to-back scores from Powell and Coffey helping the Clippers close the deficit to three points, giving the Cavaliers a 28-25 lead at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter of the game, the Clippers showed a strong counterattack ability. Powell and Harden's shooting helped the Clippers go on an 11-2 run to take a six-point lead! But the Cavaliers didn't passively accept the situation, and back-to-back three-pointers from Okoro and Mitchell made it 8-2 for the Cavaliers to close the deficit. During the first half, the two sides went back and forth, and the score alternated leads, and finally the Cavaliers led the Clippers 56-52.
Yibian fought again, and neither side gave the opponent a chance to breathe. The Clippers' George and Leonard hit back-to-back free throws to put the team up by one point. But the Cavaliers' Wade and Westbrook's shots put the score in the lead. Throughout the third quarter of the game, the two sides chased after me, and the score was deadlocked. In the final minute, LeVert's buzzer-beating three-pointer helped the Cavaliers take an 89-81 lead.
Heading into the final quarter, the Clippers launched another counterattack, and Powell's three-pointer narrowed the gap. But scoring assists from Niang and Mobley from the Cavaliers, combined with hits from Strus and LeVert, extended the Cavaliers' lead to double digits. Despite the Clippers' best efforts to chase down the points, the Cavaliers' Mitchell always responded. In the end, the Cavaliers defeated the Clippers 118-108.
Although this game unfortunately ended the Clippers' five-game winning streak, their performance is still commendable! Meanwhile, the Cavaliers' return to Mobley after a 22-game break is also a huge boost for the team. We look forward to continuing to show excellent performances in the upcoming matches!
The Clippers' record went 30-15, while the Cavaliers won two straight games to move to 28-16. They are both great teams to look forward to, and hopefully they can continue to be in good form and bring us more exciting games!
Stats of both sides: Clippers-Leonard 30 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, George 13 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Harden 11 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists, Powell 18 points, Westbrook 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Coffey 13 points, Plumlee 5 points and 5 rebounds;
Cavaliers - Mitchell 28 points, 4 rebounds and 12 assists, Mobley 10 points and 9 rebounds, Allen 16 points and 17 rebounds, Strus 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, Okoro 17 points, LeVert 15 points, Niang 10 points. The Cavaliers ended the Clippers' five-game winning streak