Rivers openly confronted! Topping the West, Harden didn't lie!
After the NBA game, Rivers and Harden had another altercation. Let's take a look back at history, starting with Harden joining the Clippers. At a press conference, Harden recounted his situation with the 76ers. Harden said he played a central role with the 76ers, and for that he paid some price for ball possession. He doesn't want to be part of a team, and Harden himself is limited by the team. The reason why the 76ers have repeatedly lost in the playoffs is not because Harden's offense is inadequate.
So Harden had a more direct conversation with the Philadelphia team's staff. Harden can play a bigger role, but the team's coaches are like an invisible net that binds him to the team. At the time of the 76ers, Harden hadn't played to his full strength, nor did he play his full strength, all because of Rivers.
Hearing Chen Cao's words, Old Rivers immediately realized that this was definitely a big problem. After he took over the Bucks, he had a chance to become a player in the Eastern Conference thanks to the resources Griffin had amassed. Now that he had the opportunity to speak, he simply said:"You see, now that I'm no longer Harden's instructor, I don't have to answer these questions, whatever he's trying to convey, you can ask for yourself, I didn't say that. "
From the former master-apprentice relationship, it has become a blatant rupture. What Harden says, what Rivers says, will become a reality this season. First things first: Harden wasn't lying, and he could have improved a little more. When he first arrived with the Clippers, he was a little less adaptable. The Rockets' opening game was a disaster, with the Rockets losing 3-7, which made everyone look forward to Harden's performance. But the second brother, Wei Shao, stepped up and brought Harden's organizational skills off the bench to the fullest. After that, the Clippers continued north, temporarily occupying the top spot in the East, leaving only two teams, the Timberwolves and the Thunder.
Now, the Lakers are in third place in the West with a 36-17 record. With the two stars of George and Xiaoka, the Clippers are like a big ship, becoming a huge battleship.
This season, Harden has played in 48 games with the Clippers, averaging just 175 points, 51 rebound, 85 assists. But when you think about where the Clippers are now, there's nothing wrong with that. Although his scoring has decreased, Harden has been more efficient, with 45 percent three-pointers and 421% of the threes, 874% of free throws. His actual shot reached 641%, more than Dengge that year.
Harden is a shooting guard who has also improved his shooting percentage. This season, he averaged just 25, but also contributed 33 balls, which is his all-time high. The addition of Harden allows George and Gasol to focus on both offensive and defensive positions without thinking about the overall strength of the team. Harden played a big part in this game, and they played a decent game in this game.
And Rivers, what can he do in the face of Rivers and Lillard? 3-7-, which was the worst team in the Eastern Conference at the same time, along with Detroit. They lost to the Trail Blazers, Grizzlies and other weak teams, if they lose one more game, the Wizards and Pistons, will it be too long?