On March 13, Beijing time, if you want to ask about the two most surprising teams this season, many fans may not hesitate to say it: los angeles lakers and los angeles clippers. The reason why people are surprised by the Lakers is because the team with the big three has never been able to lead the team into the top eight, even if the thick eyebrow brother is absent, according to such a lineup, it should be enough to have a foothold in the West, but the fact is far less than expected, at present, the gap between the Lakers and the Clippers has been about 6 games, and it is almost impossible to catch up.
As for the Clippers, in the case of the early injury of the double star, a group of substitutes were in danger, successfully carried the team's offensive and defensive flag, not only to enter the top eight, but even once into the seventh place in the West, which was two points from the side, first, Tyrone Lu's coaching ability is indeed extraordinary, second, the Clippers bench are all bandits, and the strength should not be underestimated. In the middle of the season, with Leonard and George injured both, the Clippers traded Bledsoe and Beverley out, after news that the Clippers were ready to give up the season.
Just when people were feeling sorry for this team, the miracle was staged again, the Clippers not only did not give up this season, their achievements were unexpected, and even several games to complete more than 20+ big reversals, the performance of the Clippers role players also made Ballmer and Tyronn-Lou light up hope. People thought that once the Clippers couldn't achieve the desired ranking, then Leonard and George would announce season reimbursement. However, the plot reversed, just a week ago, Leonard quietly resumed training, and it was without knee pads, according to the video circulating, Leonard was in a very good state, the bottom corner of the three points in a row of seven dollars.
In addition, George also joined Leonard's ranks, and smart people know what it is for. The Clippers are playing so well now, they have no reason to miss such a season, and returning to training early, all for the championship. According to Clippers reporter Law Murray, both Leonard and George will return in the playoffs, and the two are even expected to make an early comeback at some point in the regular season to prepare for the playoffs. According to the current rankings, the Clippers are very likely to meet the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.
Because paul's finger injury, this will have a more or less impact on his state, but overall, Paul's injury is still relatively minor, and he will definitely play in the playoffs. But when George and Leonard join the fight, the clippers' strength is different, the clippers' combat effectiveness is not weak, once the double star is combined, they are enough to pick out any team. The Suns' biggest advantage is the interior line except for the No. 1 and No. 2 positions, and if Paul can stay healthy, none of them can be afraid. How far the Clippers can go depends on the health of the double stars, I don't know, can Paul and Booker withstand the Clippers with Little Card and George?