Today, the Clippers host the Heat, Butler is out due to injury, and the Clippers have two injured players back, from the perspective of strength, the Clippers must have the advantage. After the game began, the Heat instead got into the groove early on the road, and the Clippers also found their groove in the second quarter. At the beginning of the second half, the Clippers suddenly made a force, Harden organized an offense, and the small card attacked to take what he wanted, and quickly opened up the difference. When the game entered the final quarter, the Clippers still maintained the score lead, but could not close the point difference, and finally the Clippers won.
The most important thing for the Clippers to win today is that they played with all their strength, especially the Big Four. Especially Xiaoka, this is his first game back from injury, the first half did not go well, but in the second half, he shot outside and dunked with the ball, played 33 minutes, shot 10 of 19, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and cut down 24 points, 5 boards, 5 assists and 4 steals. It is not surprising that Xiaoka returned to his debut and won 20+, the key is that after resting, his physical condition is very good, which is a great benefit for the Clippers.
In addition, George scored 23 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists on 7-of-14 shooting, and Powell, who came off the bench, also made a big splash, shooting 9-of-11 from the field and 4-of-5 from three-point range, scoring 22 points. Although Wei Shao didn't play much, he still maintained efficiency, and the role of the odd soldier was obvious, scoring 8 points, 4 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals. Today's easiest game is still Harden, since integrating into the system, Harden has not made many shots per game, can easily revitalize the team's offense, personal efficiency and shooting percentage are maintained well, today got a double-double of 15 points and 10 assists.
Judging from today's game, under the tutelage of Tyronn Lue, the Big Four have officially set sail, and they have all found their comfortable positions. Harden uses his playmaking skills to support the Clippers, the small card is the absolute core of the Clippers, George focuses on the role of the assaulter, and Wei Shao changes the rhythm to play the role of a surprise soldier. The Big Four don't fight or grab, whoever is in good shape will play more, and they are all willing to create opportunities for role players, which is really commendable. There is no problem with the Clippers' run-in and atmosphere now, and the next step is to continue to integrate role players, Tucker and Plumlee return to the extended rotation, and the whole team remains healthy, and the future is really promising!