The Lakers made a thrilling counterattack, and Wei Shao's choice triggered a Clippers crisis
Opening. 
In a thrilling game, the Lakers defeated the Clippers 116-112 to complete a thrilling counterattack. Although the Clippers played a near-perfect performance in the first three quarters, they were violently attacked by the Lakers in the final quarter, is this the Lakers' heroic counterattack, or the Clippers' self-defeating?
Clever set-up and perfect start.
The Clippers' tactical set-up is truly impressive. Despite the absence of Paul George and Zubac, Tyronn Lue's redeployment will be eye-catching. Coach Lue, who did not give up easily, did not put Powell in the starting lineup, but chose to play Coffey and Theis, which is really refreshing. In the beginning, the Clippers did have the advantage, and the Lakers had to let the thick eyebrows sit inside. But the Clippers' three-point line didn't respond effectively to the Lakers' empty strategy, and the game became a stalemate.
Harden's development and the Lakers' struggle.
In the second quarter, Harden began to attack the Lakers' loopholes, especially the targeting of Shuila, which caught the Lakers by surprise. In terms of size, he was completely unable to stop Harden's onslaught, and the Clippers led by 14 points at one point. Although James and Bushy Eyebrows cooperated to stop the bleeding, the Lakers were difficult to resist under Harden's inside attack, and the Clippers still maintained a 14-point lead at halftime.
The second-half lead with the Lakers' comeback.
In the second half, Harden continued his excellent hand and quickly opened the score. The Lakers still used the strategy of blocking the interior with all their might, and although the Clippers led by 17 points at one point, the Lakers' persistence gradually paid off. After a mistake by Coffey and Harden, the Lakers chased the score to 11 points. However, the excellent performances of Leonard and Harden and Powell's buzzer-beating three-pointers gave the Clippers a 19-point lead into the final quarter, and the outcome of the court was almost decided.
Tyronn Lue's decision-making and the Lakers' crazy counterattack.
However, the tide of battle in the final quarter turned dramatically. The Clippers have paid the price for dealing with the deformed lineup that Tyronn Lue is trying, and the problems of Westbrook and Plumlitak are becoming more and more apparent. The Lakers took advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack, and Lao Zhan felt hot and quickly chased the score to 5 points. Tyronn Lue's decision made Harden and Westbrook a suicidal way to play together, and the Lakers quickly emerged. James' strong offense inspired the whole team to explode, and even Russell showed an amazing three-point shooting percentage. Tyronn Lue may have thought the win was a foregone conclusion, but his play with fire resulted in the Clippers losing control of the game in the final moments.
Statistics and personal performance.
In the whole game, James shot 13-of-21 accurately, 7-of-12 three-pointers, and scored 34 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks, which can be called the first contributor to the Lakers' comeback. Davis, on the other hand, still contributed 20 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and three blocks despite the predicament of two early fouls. Russell stepped up in key moments, finishing with 18 points and six assists in a stellar performance. Hachimura also played well in the final quarter, contributing 17 points and becoming one of the key players. On the Clippers' side, Harden had 23 points and seven assists, and Leonard was 11-of-19 from the field, with 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Mann also had a good performance, scoring 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting, but Powell and Westbrook looked a little struggling.
The root of the problem and looking to the future.
In the final moments of the game, the Clippers clearly paid the price against the Tyronn Lue lineup. Harden also needs to be aware that Tucker doesn't have much of a role to play on this team anymore, and perhaps sending him to another team at the trade deadline is an option worth considering. And Willis's performance with the Lakers is the opposite of what he did with the Rockets, perhaps this also shows us that his selection problems in certain rounds. Tyronn Lue's tactical decisions have also been questioned, with some of his decisions in the game likely not to be realistic. If the Clippers want to gain a foothold in the Western Conference Finals, they will have to rethink the team's roster and tactics more deeply.
Epilogue. The Lakers' 116-112 victory over the Clippers was a game that gave people an unusual glimpse of passion and suspense. The Clippers' perfect three-quarter game seemed indestructible, but the Lakers proved that the game is always full of variables. The individual performances and tactical choices in the game are worth pondering, and the Clippers will need to make some changes to the roster to better prepare for the challenges ahead. Behind this game is the display of basketball charm, and it is also a test of the team's stability and ability to cope with changes.