Boom 56 + 18 + 10 + 6! The strongest offensive and defensive duo was born, and the Clippers gambled on the transaction and reached a new peak
The Los Angeles Clippers are the hottest teams in the Western Conference, with the Timberwolves, Thunder, Nuggets and Clippers, and the top four in the West are made up of two dark horses and two super big teams. While the Timberwolves and Thunder have a leading record, their lack of playoff experience and top stars lack championship experience is the most worrying. Therefore, the championship strength and prospects of the Nuggets and Clippers are more optimistic, Jokic and Leonard are both superstars who have led the team to win the championship, and the two of them are very strong in tough battles. Boom 56 + 18 + 10 + 6 + 6! The strongest offensive and defensive duo was born, and the Clippers gambled on the transaction to reach another peak.
First, Paul George was injured, and a Clippers reporter reported that Paul George missed the game due to a groin injury. This season, Paul George's attendance has been outstanding, missing just three games in total. The Pepper combination has been above 90% attendance this season. The addition of Harden and Wei Shao has shared the pressure of leading the team, and the Ka Pepper combination can indeed play more easily. Leonard, Harden, and Paul George, the three most important cores, all play an average of about 34 minutes per game, which is quite reasonable. This season, Paul George averaged 23.0 points + 5.5 rebounds + 3.5 assists + 1.6 steals per game, shooting 41.2% from three-point range.
Second, Harden and Leonard erupted wildly, and God blocked and killed God and Buddha to block and kill Buddha, so as to truly integrate offense and defense. Paul George and Zubac were absent due to injury, so in the game against the Wizards, Leonard and Harden broke out together, Leonard efficiently cut 31 points + 9 rebounds + 4 assists + 4 steals + 2 blocks, Harden also cut 25 points + 9 rebounds + 6 assists + 2 steals + 4 blocks. Leonard and Harden duo blasted together 56 points + 18 rebounds + 10 assists + 6 steals + 6 blocks.
Third, Leonard has the highest winning percentage in the NBA league. According to statistics released by NBA reporters from American media, Leonard's career winning rate is as high as 74.8%, the first in active duty (first in history). In the last two months, when Leonard played, the Clippers had a record of 21 wins and 3 losses, during which Leonard averaged 25.0 points + 7.2 rebounds + 4.3 assists + 1.4 steals per game, shooting 57.8% from the field, 50.2% from three-point range, and 90.6% from the free throw line (meeting the 180 club's data record).
Fourth, as the NBA trade deadline approaches, major NBA championship teams want to trade to adjust their rosters or strengthen their rosters. The Lakers, Bucks, Hawks, Warriors, and Knicks, to name a few, are all very active teams in the trade market. The Clippers are also interested in bolstering the roster with some small trades, as Zubac is injured (with a four-week sideline) and the Clippers want to trade to bolster the interior, targeting Hawks center Capela or Wizards center Gafford. The Clippers' main chips are Tucker + Hyland + draft picks, and if they want to get Capela, the Clippers are likely to have to pay a first-round pick.
Fifth, Capela is a more suitable reinforcement for the Clippers and Harden. Capela is a defensive blue-collar center who partnered with Harden during his time with the Rockets. This season, Capela averaged 11.4 points + 10.5 rebounds + 1.0 assists + 0.6 steals + 1.6 blocks per game, shooting 57.2% from the field. Wizards center Gafford averaged 10.7 points + 7.8 rebounds + 1.6 assists + 1.0 steals + 2.1 blocks per game, shooting 69.3% from the field. Who do you think is better for the Clippers to trade for reinforcements?