On January 28, a highly anticipated game was played on the Celtics' home court, and the matchup between the Clippers and the Celtics became the highlight of the night. This game was the second game of a seven-game road streak for the Clippers, and it was also a back-to-back test. It's exciting for two strong teams to come up with each other.
In the last 25 games, the Clippers have been eye-catching, with a 21-4 record and showing strong competitive form. In terms of offensive efficiency, the Clippers have ranked first in the league in the past 10 games. This match can be described as a strong conversation, which makes fans look forward to it.
There were some lineup changes in the starting line-ups for both teams. Zubac was unavailable due to injury, while the Clippers fielded the starting lineup of Harden, Mann, George, Leonard and Plumlee. The Celtics are sidelined with Porzingis' knee injury and start with Holiday and White, Brown, Tatum and Horford.
At the beginning of the game, both sides showed a fierce desire to attack. With five minutes left in the first quarter, Harden was forced off the court due to a foul, and the Green Army took the opportunity to stop the game and chase the score to 9-6. The Clippers quickly launched an 11-0 run to quickly take the lead. Leonard had an eye-catching performance in the first quarter, scoring 12 points in a single quarter to give the team an advantage. The small card hit a three-point shot, but the other players failed to contribute. For the Celtics, Tatum aggressively attacked the basket, contributing 10 points and 3 rebounds in the first quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led 26-21.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Harden and Willis brought the bench lineup and launched an 18-6 offensive run to extend the lead. The Green struggled to chase down points with a sluggish three-point shooting percentage, while the Clippers led 55-39 at halftime with 29 points.
In the second half, the Celtics tried to catch up, and Tatum's back-to-back scoring gave hope to the Greens. The Clippers quickly stabilized the situation with Harden's brilliant pass and Mann's score. Smallcard had a strong third quarter, scoring 14 points and completing a stunning dunk. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers led 91-60, and the victory was basically settled.
In the final quarter, the Green Army sent a substitute lineup, and the game came to an end. In the end, the Clippers defeated the Celtics 115-96 to make it five wins in a row. The win also gives the Clippers a 72-point net win over their opponents in their last five games, an average net win of 144 points, showing strong dominance.
Overall, Harden had a mediocre performance in this game, but still contributed a game-high plus/minus of +36 to the team. Mann and Jr. are in the top two teams with plus/minus of +16 and +19, respectively. It is worth mentioning that Wei Shao was in poor form in this game, but the team still managed to defeat the league's No. 1 Celtics with its overall strength. Since December, the Clippers have gone 22-4 and shown great competitive prowess.
This game is not just a five-game winning streak, but also a strong statement by the Clippers in the league. The team played well in all positions, and the invincibility of the Big Four made the other teams start to fear. For fans, the Clippers are now not only a strong team, but also a formidable super team. We can expect more exciting performances in the next games to see if this powerhouse can continue to stay at the top of the league.
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