On March 7, Beijing time, the NBA regular season ushered in a fierce battle, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Houston Rockets 122-116 on the road. The Clippers came from a 20-point deficit to achieve a comeback thanks to the excellent play of Leonard, Harden and George.
At the beginning of the game, the Rockets showed a strong desire to attack, and the likes of Shin Jing, Smith and VanVleet were hot to help the team take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led the Clippers 27-19. Entering the second quarter, the Clippers gradually regained their touch, and Leonard and Harden scored consecutive points to help the team narrow the gap. However, the Rockets extended the score to 57-44 with a 20-point offensive surge.
The Rockets continued to fire on their firepower, with three-pointers from Smith and Green giving the team a 16-point lead at one point. However, the Clippers didn't give up, as Mann and George hit back-to-back three-pointers to help the team close the deficit to four points. However, the Rockets maintained their offensive rhythm and led 86-80 into the final quarter.
In the crucial fourth quarter, the Rockets once again played an offensive climax to take a 90-80 lead. At this point, the Clippers showed a tenacious fighting spirit, and Harden and Leonard teamed up to lead the team into a 12-0 offensive wave to overtake the score and lead by eight points. Although the Rockets gradually closed the gap in the latter part of the quarter, the Clippers held steady and finally won 122-116.
In this game, Leonard of the Clippers performed well, scoring 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Harden and George also contributed 21 points each, becoming key figures in the team's comeback. For the Rockets, Shin Kyung performed well, recording a big triple-double of 23 points, 19 rebounds and 14 assists, but the team failed to hold on to the victory.
This game fully demonstrated the tenacious fighting spirit and team spirit of the Clippers, and the players did not give up in the unfavorable situation of falling behind by 20 points, but interpreted the sportsmanship of "never say die" with practical actions. At the same time, the outstanding performances of stars such as Leonard, Harden and George also brought a visual feast to the fans.