At present, the trend of the Clippers is getting better and better, and even after winning today's game, the Clippers have moved to the third place in the West, which is really surprising. And during this time, Harden is in the midst of some changes. Especially for his style of play in the second half, it was a completely different strategy.
In the first half, Harden tried to attack as much as possible, and all three games were played like this. Because during that time, Harden's overall offensive desire was very good, and he would try to create scoring opportunities whenever possible, forcing opponents to pack him or change defensive strategies. In the second half, Harden will still focus on assists and activate his teammates. Especially in the third quarter, he basically assists more periods of time, which can make teammates extremely comfortable.
More critically, Harden's breakthrough is still changing. Especially for his speed, compared to before, it has improved a lot, after all, his body looks a lot thinner, and he is more willing to break through. Coupled with the fact that the Clippers can help him open up space and have people running, it makes him smoother on the offensive end. Even with this self-confidence, Harden's finishing shooting percentage under the basket is improving, which is why Harden can gradually play value on the offensive end.
Even Harden and Willis are gradually compatible. When it comes to transitions, Wei Shao will dominate the ball because he is fast and can lead the whole team. However, when it comes to positional battles, Wei Shao plays without the ball, does cover and air cuts, and then hits the rebound, which allows this person to connect seamlessly. In fact, when Harden first joined, Wei Shao and Harden were incompatible, and now the two of them can become a perfect combination and withstand the situation.
And judging from the current trend, Harden is already the tactical core. Whether it's scoring or assisting, he can contribute value across the board. Coupled with the fact that Harden can maintain his performance against strong teams, this means that Harden can continue to perform in the playoffs. Don't forget, George and Leonard can also play both offense and defense, which is a big boost for the whole team.