Everyone has seen the game between the Clippers and the Cavaliers, and it can be said that it is quite lively. For the Clippers, they took advantage of the winning streak to play against the Cavaliers. In addition, the Cavaliers' lineup is gradually complete, and Mobley has also made a successful comeback. This game became one of the toughest of the Clippers' away games. As far as the final result of this game is concerned, everyone knows that the Clippers really have no choice but to accept the result of losing in the end. In fact, there are many places to analyze in this game, let's take a look at it today. The Clippers met the nemesis in 5 small quarters, Leonard crossed the single-plank bridge, and Harden George pulled again, will there be a trade.
After Zubac's injury, the Clippers, despite having the two reserve centers of Theis and Plumlee, are basically soy sauce presences and will not be the Clippers' choice in a really critical moment. Tyronn Lue still believes in their ultimate five, which is Harden + George + Leonard + Powell + Coffey, or exchange Coffey for Mann. As far as this game is concerned, 5 hours met the nemesis. Why? Everyone knows that the Cavaliers are a big lineup, and they are one lap taller than the Clippers. If the Clippers are slowed down, then there is little advantage in positional battles. The game was also presented with such a picture, and the Clippers had no way to play at all.
It's true that Leonard has been healthy this season, but what we need to know is that Leonard crossed the single-plank bridge in this game. Lu Nan hit 13 of 25 shots in the game and finished with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Leonard guaranteed the basic output, but no teammates could step up to help Leonard. George and Harden, the two giants, didn't play very well in the last game, and this game was pulled again. George hit 3 of 11 shots in the game and was sent off for 6 fouls. Harden got 11 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, and his performance was average. In fact, in a game like this, if Harden and George don't play, it's still more difficult to win, because the opponent can target you.
Overall, the Clippers didn't play their own characteristics, while the Cavaliers took their advantage to the extreme. The Clippers don't have an interior line, and the Cavaliers interior line is very luxurious. Allen had 20 points and 17 rebounds, and the Clippers were a little overjoyed. In addition, there is Mitchell's side, the guy got 28 points and 12 assists, and he was the first contributor to winning the game. The Clippers lost this game, exposing a lot of problems. First, the inside line is always a shortcoming, showing its original form in front of the knights. Second, small lineups can work in some games, but not in every game. Third, the Clippers need shooters. The Clippers hit 11 of 34 three-point shots in this game, and the shooting percentage was relatively dismal.
The Clippers are now exposed to the question of whether they will make changes to the roster next, whether they can bring in shooters, etc., if they are aiming for a championship this season. What we need to know is that among the strong teams in the West, the Nuggets have an interior player like Jokic, and the Timberwolves have twin towers, and the Clippers need to prepare in advance. Of course, in the next few games, the Clippers still have to play on the road, just see if they will have some rotational rest, after all, the continuous away games, the consumption is still very large, and the players are also prone to injury. The Clippers have accumulated old money and can eat for a while.