The Western Conference standings are messed up again: the Suns set a shameful record, the Clippers surpass the Nuggets, and the Kings reap the benefits
Today, January 27, in the eight games of the NBA West, the wonderful matchup between the Mavericks and the Hawks became the focus. Even in Irving's absence, Doncic's performance became the brightest presence in the game. Led by 18 points in the first quarter, the Mavericks fell behind for a while, but Doncic's strong play in the second three quarters finally led to a 148-143 comeback to the Hawks. Doncic scored 73 points in the game, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 70+ points in a single game while shooting more than 75%, and also set a record for the highest single-game scoring by an active player. The Mavericks are firmly in eighth place in the West after this victory, widening the gap to the Lakers.
In the other game, the Suns played away to the Pacers, and the Suns, who had taken the lead, faced a comeback in the second half. Booker scored 62 points to set a personal scoring record this season, but in the end, the Suns were defeated by the Pacers in the final minute of the game and lost 133-131. After the loss, the Suns slipped down the rankings, dropping from fifth in the West to seventh in the West.
The Pelicans also suffered a loss against the Thunder, with Alexander's 31 points leading the Thunder to a 107-83 victory. The win allowed the Thunder to leapfrog the Timberwolves and move up to first place in the West. And the Pelicans slipped from fifth in the West to seventh in the West after the loss.
The Clippers showed a comprehensive suppression in the game against the Raptors on the road, and finally defeated the Raptors 127-107. Harden's all-round performance, the excellent play of players such as Wei Shao and George, made the Clippers surpass the Nuggets in the Western Conference and rise to third place. In terms of record, the Clippers have won 21-4 since December last year, becoming the new hegemon of the league, laying a solid foundation for them to change the NBA landscape.
The Rockets won the road against the Hornets, with Jalen Green scoring 36 points to win 138-104 over the Hornets. The Rockets are currently 11th in the West. The Grizzlies won 107-106 at home against the Magic. The win puts the Grizzlies at 18-27 and still in 13th place in the West. The Spurs hosted the Trail Blazers and won 116-100. Sochan's 31-point, 14-rebound performance was excellent, becoming a key figure in the Spurs' victory. The Spurs remain at the bottom of the West, while the Trail Blazers remain in the second-to-last position in the West.
The NBA West Conference is getting more and more intense, and the teams are showing their strength. Doncic, Booker, Alexander and other players have been eye-catching in the game, and the team's constantly changing rankings have brought endless anticipation to fans.
22+10+13!Topping the Clippers' history, Leonard analyzes thoroughly, and Harden is still the top point guard
In a tight NBA game, the Clippers were in the spotlight with a 127-107 win over the Raptors. Throughout the game, the Clippers performed well, especially Harden's debut triple-double, which allowed the team to win and improve the rankings.
As soon as the game began, the Clippers showed a lot of firepower. After the first quarter, they opened up with a nine-point lead, and in the second quarter, they extended the margin to double digits. In the third quarter, the Raptors tried to fight back, but the Clippers held steady and successfully withstood the pressure from their opponents. Despite the Raptors' stubborn pursuit of points in the final quarter, the Clippers maintained the lead and eventually won by 20 points.
In terms of statistics, Harden became the biggest highlight of the game, scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists, completing the first Clippers triple-double in his career. Wei Shao contributed 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, George 21 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 turnovers, Leonard 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, Powell 17 points and 4 rebounds, Plumlee 12 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists, and Mann 6 points and 3 rebounds. The whole squad played well and contributed to the team's victory.
After the game, the Clippers were double happy. Not only did they win the game, but they also overtook the Nuggets in the rankings and moved up to No. 3 in the West. Previously, the gap with the Thunder and Timberwolves was 2.0 games, and now the Clippers are expected to further emerge at the top of the Western Conference. The momentum of four consecutive wins shows that the team is in extremely good shape.
Looking back on the whole game, the key role of Wei Shao cannot be ignored. First, Wei Shao stopped the bleeding for the Clippers by making free throws in the game, and then smashed with one arm, injecting passion into the whole team. Wei Shao's fight for rebounds and counterattacks on the court improved the fighting spirit of the whole team. In the second quarter, Wei Shao made a big switch to score a layup, then grabbed the frontcourt board, and assisted Powell on a three-point shot, showing his all-round ability.
Wei Shao's selfless performance was also a highlight of the game. Wei Shao's willingness to play off the bench on the court provides more options for the Clippers' overall tactical scheduling. Unlike at the beginning of the season, Willis has become more selfless, willing to let Harden hold the ball, and he doesn't fight for the beard's ball. The power of this pairing between Willis and Harden is gradually being revealed, and the Clippers no longer need to worry about the compatibility of the two.
In the first half, Harden was on fire. He constantly caused problems for the Raptors in various scoring methods, including step-back three-pointers, causing 2+1s, and switching to layups. The Raptors had to wrap up in order to stop Harden's outburst, and Harden managed to assist Plumlee and Mann for dunks. Harden's passing skills are crucial on the court, and he is able to deliver accurate passes in a timely manner to allow the whole team to score. Harden's all-around performance made it difficult for the Raptors to deal with, and Harden was able to perform well with or without a bag.
In addition to the excellent performances of Harden and Westbrook, Powell and Plumlee were also the heroes of the game. When Leonard wasn't on the floor in the final quarter, Powell kept scoring, providing scoring support for the small card. Plumlee fought hard to grab rebounds on the court, providing the team with a crucial second offensive opportunity. The team's overall cooperation and cooperation showed strong combat effectiveness.
After the game, Leonard was interviewed. For Harden's performance, Xiaoka spoke highly of it: "Harden is fantastic, he is one of the best point guards in the league. He's made our game a lot easier, he's been organizing, scoring, grabbing rebounds at a very high level, he's done it all. Leonard's praise for Harden shows the chemistry and co-operation within the team.
However, Leonard also has some suggestions for the team. He said the team didn't execute well in terms of part of the game plan and needed to be more focused. Despite the victory, Leonard believes the team still has room for improvement. This self-exacting attitude shows the team's determination to strive for excellence.
In a way, this year is the best chance for the Clippers to win the championship. Leonard was untroubled by injuries during the game, and the combination of Harden, Westbrook and George gave the team a strong backing. They are hungry to win the title and the overall performance of the team is very competitive.
Looking back at Harden's career, the main reason why he left the Rockets was to pursue the best chance to win a championship. However, during his time with the Nets and the 76ers, Harden's chances of winning the championship fell short due to Irving's injury and Embiid's stats. Now that he has joined the Clippers, Harden has once again ushered in a chance to win a championship, and fans have high hopes for his performance.
In the end, the game showed the Clippers' tacit cooperation. Wei Shao and Harden showed a good tacit understanding on the court, and the power of the duo gradually appeared. Harden didn't care about the stats during the game, and was more focused on getting Leonard and George to step up and show great leadership. The improvement of the team's overall cooperation has laid a solid foundation for the Clippers' future games.
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