The Big 3 vs the Big 3, the Clippers vs. the Suns at home, and the small card is planning to win and cause controversy
On January 8, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. The Clippers lost the Los Angeles derby and failed to capitalize on their chances in the final moments, ending a five-game winning streak by the Lakers. For the Clippers, losing one game will not affect the overall situation, and they are still in fourth place in the West with a 22-13 record. Regarding the loss of this game, the whole Clippers team said in the post-game interview: We didn't play hard enough, as long as we learn the lessons of failure, we will continue to win. Yes, the atmosphere on the Clippers team is fantastic at the moment, and the chemistry between the players is excellent.
Next, the Clippers will host a formidable opponent at home, the Phoenix Suns. Like the Clippers, the Suns fought back-to-back games and lost. Therefore, the Clippers who are fighting at home still have a certain advantage. The attention and anticipation for this game is no less than the Los Angeles derby, because the Suns also have a strong triumvirate combination. The Big 3 vs the Big 3, the Clippers vs. the Suns at home, and the small card is planning to win and cause controversy.
The Suns Big 3 is still in its infancy
Traded Paul, traded Ayton, kept Durant and Booker, and got Beal. The Suns are not operating in the wrong direction, Paul is too old, Ayton is too soft, and it is really difficult to usher in a breakthrough in the playoffs. Although Durant is old, he still has the ability to make a final decision, Booker and Beal are both at the peak of their careers, and such a big three must be highly anticipated and full of reverie. But what about the result? The 19-17 record ranks ninth in the West. Of course, this group of three giants hasn't played a few games together, and it's basically either you or I'm injured.
Now, Durant, Beal, and Booker have all returned from injury. The next game against the Clippers will be a good test of how much energy can be generated. The Suns spent a lot of money to build the Big Three, not just to make the playoffs, but to win the championship. Then, in the West, you must step over the Clippers. Compared with the Big 3 of the Clippers, the Suns are still in their infancy, and the three need to do a good job of division of labor and be able to implement it before they can truly become a championship team.
Big 3 vs Big 3
Compared with the Big 3 of the Suns, why is it said that the Big 3 of the Clippers have a better run-in and are more championship-like. There are two words to be said here, one is ball quotient and the other is leadership ability. Let's talk about the ball quotient first, Beal and Booker are All-Star level guards, and their scoring ability is among the top in the league, but compared with Harden, they lack the overall picture and the balance between passing and control. In fact, Booker has been a point guard for the Suns for 2 seasons, and Beal has been the main point guard for the Wizards, but they have not reached the level of Harden. It's no exaggeration to say that Harden has formed a system for the Clippers' Big Three, and they can control each other's synergy on the court. At this point, Durant also tried, but failed. At present, Booker is still in this role, but it is not possible to form a system.
Therefore, this game between the Clippers and the Suns will test who can revitalize the team between Booker and Harden. At the same time, who can decide between Jr. and Durant at a critical moment. Also a three-in-command, George has mastered the essence, and Bill will not be able to catch up in a short time.
The small card is determined to win and cause controversy
In the game between the Clippers and the Lakers, a dramatic image emerged. In the last 2 minutes of the game, when the two teams were locked inseparable, Tyronn Lue actually pressed the small card to the bench, which eventually led to the team losing the game. The most amazing thing is that Tyronn Lue explained after the game: It's time for the game limit, 5 games in the last 8 days, and the next games are back-to-back. However, in an interview with reporters after the game, Xiaoka said: I don't have a time limit for the game, maybe it's this time! There is a lot of talk about this result, but Xiaoka is sure to accumulate strength for the next game. And from Tyronn Lue's words, it is clear that back-to-back games will not be rotated.
The game between the Clippers and the Suns is bound to be Mars hitting the Earth, and the Big 3 vs Big 3 is enough to attract the attention of fans, not to mention that the bench has a historical triple-double Wang Weishao, let us be full of expectations.