Harden exploded, and the small card played steadily
In the first quarter of the game, both sides played normally, and the six giants were preparing for the game. In the second quarter, Rockets James Harden burst out and scored 15 points to help the Clippers take a 71-63 halftime lead.
Harden had a quasi-triple-double of 15 points and seven assists in the first half and completely controlled the pace of the game. In comparison, the Suns' Devin Booker only had nine points and one assist, exposing the Suns' shortcomings in the point guard position.
Clippers forward Paul George also scored 17 points and was in excellent form. The Clippers shot 7-of-9 from three-point range and led in rebounds, which was the key to their lead.
Durant was unsupported on offense, and Booker was weak in organization
Durant scored 20 points on his own, but the Clippers pulled away at his break. This suggests that the Suns are too reliant on Durant and Devin Booker is much weaker in playmaking.
In contrast, Kawhi Leonard Jr. scored 17 points with ease, as Harden's strong playmaking kept him in a good rhythm.
George made a heroic appearance in the third quarter, which made Durant envious. The Clippers' stars have a great chemistry, while the Suns have occasional solo breakaways.
Durant made the wrong choice, and Harden worked as a team
Durant chose to join the Suns, but now he has become the weakest link.
And Harden has built a great culture with the Clippers, and the Big Three work together seamlessly.
This speaks volumes about the importance of choice over effort. It's not Durant's age to go it alone, and he needs to build a team like Harden did.
The sun collapsed, and the Clippers were in sight
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Xiaoka hit a three-point winning point, directly widening the difference to 20 points, and the Suns completely collapsed.
In the end, the Clippers beat the Suns 138-111, with 17 points, Harden 19 points and 10 assists, and George's 25 points to illustrate the gap in the game.
Although Durant scored 30 points, he looked unusually lonely. The defeat bodes well for the Suns to make the playoffs, while the Clippers are on track to finish first in the West.
[Some netizens said] The Clippers' three-point hand is the key to winning the championship!
[Some netizens said] I can't appreciate the style of the second son of the sun!
[Some netizens said] It is recommended that the Suns rebuild and change the coach!
This game fully proves that the Clippers have become the dominant player in the West. Harden's organizational ability is in stark contrast to the second Durant, and if the Suns want to rise again, they may need to choose the direction of development again. A good playmaker and team tactics are far more important than individual heroism, and this may be a lesson that Too Young's Durant needs to learn. No matter how strong you are, basketball is always a team sport. Looking forward to the performance of the Suns after rebuilding, if it can bring new surprises!
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