George missed the play-offs
The Los Angeles Clippers lost to the Timberwolves, but the hopes of the playoffs were not dashed, and they had one more chance to play at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, and as long as they won this game, they could still finish eighth in the West. But who would have thought that the Clippers' star Paul George would not be able to play because of the triggering of the health and safety agreement. This is undoubtedly a thunderbolt for the Clippers today, after all, this is an incomparably crucial game, and the Clippers have no way back.
Even so, Tyrenlu remained confident, saying before the game that we would definitely win the game for George, and he just had to prepare for the next series. Such bold words once again let us see the confidence of Tyronelu. As for Ingram, with his first career playoff trip just around the corner, there's no reason to stop.
Tyrone Lu's transformation was successful
Ingram showed determination in the first quarter, shooting 8 of 9, all within the three-point line, and blasted down 16 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in the single quarter, letting people see the style of Durant Jr. Under Ingram, the Pelicans scored 30 points in a single quarter, while the Clippers scored 22 points. After returning from the second quarter, although Ingram only had 2 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists on 1-of-4 shooting, Nance Jr. became a surprise soldier, scoring 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal on 3-of-4 shooting, and the team once took a 16-point lead.
Reggie's form gradually picked up, with 9 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist on 3-of-5 shooting, helping the Clippers to trail 46-56 at the end of halftime, just 10 points behind the Pelicans. In the second half, Tyrone Lu suddenly changed sides and directly started with a small lineup, which directly played a wave of 14-2 small climaxes and directly overtook the score. The Clippers' small lineup completely crushed the Pelicans, and they also switched to a small lineup, but to no avail, and then switched back to the regular lineup, but at the end of the third quarter, the Clippers still surpassed by 10 points.
After returning from the final quarter, the Pelicans went straight to the big lineup and wanted to play to their advantages, Nance Jr. took over, Ingram leaned back, the Pelicans managed to narrow the gap to 7 points, and Tyrenlu called out a timeout. After the timeout returned, Tyrenlu replaced Batum, but the Pelicans offense continued, Murphy hit consecutive key three-pointers, and the team managed to take the initiative. Although Nance Jr. lost two key free throws, the Clippers reversed the defeat and eventually lost to the Pelicans 101-105 and missed the playoffs.
The Clippers missed the playoffs
The Los Angeles Clippers ultimately missed out on the playoffs, and if it weren't for George's absence, they could have been a nuisance for the Suns, but the reality was so brutal. Although Tyronelu turned the tide for a time, the Pelicans gritted their teeth and persevered. Ingram had 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and entered the playoffs for the first time in his career, McCollum had 19 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, Nance Jr. on the bench had 14 points and 16 rebounds, Murphy also had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, both of them became wizards, Nance Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds in the frontcourt, and Murphy hit 4 three-pointers.
As for the Los Angeles Clippers, it was the last bullet that was fired. Reggie played 45 minutes and 29 seconds, 27 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists on 9-of-22 shooting, Morris Jr. also played 43 minutes and contributed 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, Powell had 17 points and 4 rebounds, and Covington had 14 points and 3 rebounds. Still, Tyrone lu received praise, and James praised Tyrone Lu on social media, bluntly saying that he was the best coach. The Lakers have just fired Vogel's head coach, and now James praises Tyronelu, which has to be reminiscent of the picture of the two joining forces again.