41 points + 36 points!No. 1 in the league!The NBA's most low-key superstar, the whole league underestimates him
If an NBA team wants to win the championship, it must take the most difficult road, the regular season cannot be compared with the playoffs, and the most important thing in the playoff competition is the confrontation of superstars (what fans often call superstar ability). Why are young dark horse teams like the Timberwolves and Thunder not optimistic about their championship prospects? The Thunder upset loss to the Pistons, and the Timberwolves upset loss to the Spurs and Hornets. When the Thunder and Timberwolves lose at the same time, the Clippers are sitting on the back burner. 41 points + 36 points!No. 1 in the league!The NBA's most low-key superstar, the whole league underestimates him.
How fierce is the Los Angeles Clippers' recent form? NBA reporters gave the answer, the Clippers have won 22-4 in their last 26 games, and have the best record in the league during the same period. The Clippers have recently beaten strong teams such as the Thunder, Greens, and Suns. Leonard, Harden, Paul George and Westbrook, their quartet is getting better and better, and the Clippers are getting better and better at playing tough opponents. I thought that the Green Army had the first record in the league, and the offensive and defensive efficiency were among the top five in the league. Who would have thought that the Clippers would blow up their opponents in only half court, and Tatum and Jaylen Brown were under the defense of the Clippers and their shots were inaccurate.
Jaylen Brown wanted to pick Leonard on the list as soon as he came up, but the result was miserable, Jaylen Brown shot 3 of 13 and only scored 8 points. Tatum and Jaylen Brown's star strength can't compete with Leonard. At first glance, Leonard averages 23.6 points per game, far inferior to super scorers like Embiid (36.0) and Doncic (34.4). However, Leonard's ability to play tough battles and play in the playoffs is much better than Embiid's. Although Embiid won the regular season MVP and scoring title, he has yet to prove himself in the playoffs. Leonard, on the other hand, led the team to two championships + two FMVP trophies in the playoffs.
Many fans have forgotten Leonard's superstar prowess, and the regular season may be mediocre, but he is a top player in the playoffs. NBA reporters reported that since December, Leonard has averaged 25.0 points + 6.5 rebounds + 4.3 assists + 1.4 steals per game, shooting 57% from the field, 40% from three-point range, and 92% from the free throw line (meeting the 180 club standard), during which the Clippers have a record of 20 wins and 2 losses (first in the league). This 91% win rate is indeed a bit scary, and it's no wonder that fans say that Leonard is the basic market for the Clippers to win, and his stats and performances are too stable.
Leonard's ability to cut high scores is not strong, 41 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, 36 points + 7 rebounds + 4 assists + 2 steals in a single game, 34 points + 6 rebounds + 5 assists + 3 steals + 1 block in a single game, such data is not worth mentioning in Embiid's hands. However, while Leonard is steadily contributing 25+ per game, he can play the best defensive efficiency in the league, which is outrageous. Leonard has the Best Defensive Player trophy (DPOY), and his defensive ability has always been the best in the league, but many times he is underestimated and ignored by everyone.
According to the analysis of NBA experts in the American media, Leonard has only missed 4 games this season, his attendance rate this season is as high as 90.9%, Paul George's attendance rate this season is as high as 95.5%, and the Kajiao combination has been healthy this season, and the addition of Harden has reduced the ability of the Kajiao combination to lead the team, and at the same time, Harden's organization has also liberated Leonard and Paul George, and the Kajiao combination can play more easily, and the energy of offense and defense is reasonably distributed, which is an important reason why the Clippers have a 22-4 record. The likes of Leonard, Harden and George are all low-key and pragmatic stars who have stayed healthy this season and are aiming for a championship.