After a thrilling match, the Los Angeles Clippers not only beat the Suns at home, but also held on to the fourth place in the Western Conference with a 23-13 record, just 2. away from the Timberwolves at the top of the table5 wins. It was not only a crucial victory, but also a victory that said goodbye to the gloom and made their derby defeat insignificant.
The success of the Clippers is not only reflected in the overall performance, but also in the health and excellent chemistry of the core players. The introduction of Harden provided the team with an inside answer, successfully helping the Clippers to fight back from 11th place in the West all the way to the top four. Willow's personal dedication and Harden's brilliant return have made the Clippers' Big Three shine brightly, each with its own role. In the midst of this dazzling group of superstars, Zubac has emerged as a highlight of the team. In the shadow of the Big Three, he played well, especially in the two games against the Lakers, and his rebounding and accurate shooting percentage were even more jaw-dropping.
In the Lakers and Clippers head-to-head, Zubac showed two consecutive impressive performances. Not only did he stand out on rebounding, but he also shot an astonishing 889%。In the last game, although the Lakers showed a mediocre performance in the shadow of Westbrook and Harden, Zubac's excellent play was unanimously praised. Not only did he shoot 22 points and 19 rebounds with a super high shooting rate of nearly 70%, but 10 of those rebounds came from the frontcourt. The Lakers struggled to fend off Zubac's threat on the inside, and his strong performance created numerous opportunities for the Clippers to win.
In an interview, Zubac admitted that his goal now is simple: to dominate the box and fight for every rebound he can grab. His rise has not only provided strong interior support for the team, but has also become a key force in the championship race. When Zubac signed a three-year, $32.8 million contract with the Clippers at the start of the season, many thought the team was paying too much. However, it was during this period that he rose to prominence with the Clippers and proved his worth. This season, Zubac is averaging 124 points 97 rebounds 12 assists 14 blocks, this is the new peak of his career. And his astonishing shooting percentage and overall efficiency are above the league average.
Zubac's successful rise is inextricably linked to the addition of Harden. In the interview, he admitted that he enjoyed working with Wei Shao and Harden, because the two superstars were always able to find him at the first time, which made him feel extremely comfortable. In the past, when Harden and Westbrook had not yet joined the Clippers, Zubac lacked such opportunities, and his performances have been mediocre. And now, with the cooperation of the Big Three, Zubac is gradually getting more opportunities, becoming more confident and unleashing his full potential.
Overall, the Los Angeles Clippers have won a stunning victory through a winning streak and become a formidable force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference. The team's chemistry, the strong rise of their core players and Zubac's dominance on the inside have all injected a strong impetus into their championship dreams. The addition of Harden has been the key to the team's successful comeback, and the cooperation of the Big Three has brought the team back to the top. Zubac came out on top in the process, not only proving his quality, but also contributing to the team's journey to the championship. This may be just the beginning, but for the Los Angeles Clippers, they are standing on a new level and are fully prepared for the challenges ahead.