The Clippers are the favorites in the West, and despite the absence of Leonard recently, the overall momentum of the team is quite strong. The game against the Cavaliers was actually a test of their results in disguise. Everyone has also seen this game, the Clippers completed a 26-point reversal, which is still quite brave. So as far as this game is concerned, what are the points worth analyzing? 26 points reversal + 3 consecutive wins, abandoning Harden is correct, Tyronn Lue is bold, and 4 people have a lot of credit.
To say that the Clippers' halftime performance can be said to be quite bad. The Cavaliers scored 80 points in the first half, leaving the Clippers breathless. However, the Clippers woke up completely in the second half, and they started from defense, giving the Cavaliers a sense of what playoff intensity is, and finally completing the third-fastest comeback in Clippers history. After the Clippers won this game, the team also ushered in a three-game winning streak. Everyone knows that 3 wins in a row is important, especially without Leonard.
The winners of this game can find out 4 players. The first was George. I have to say that now George is starting to find a playoff feeling, and George has contributed to the big reversal in this game. George scored 39 points in the game, including 23 in the final quarter, while also hitting a game. In this regard, George tells the knights what a true supergiant is. The Cavaliers still have nothing to do against a player like George.
The second hero was Zubac. The Cavaliers aren't bad on the inside, with players like Allen. However, Zubac was not afraid of them in this game, Zubac scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, including four in the frontcourt. It is precisely because of Zubac's play on the inside that he has provided some help to the team. In fact, the game is like this, Tyronn Lue kept Zubac on the court, the decision was quite correct, and the playoffs still have to be used more.
The third hero is Mann. Mann played a long game, close to 29 minutes. Overall, Mann maintained an extremely high shooting percentage, hitting 6 of 6 shots, and the Cavaliers couldn't do anything about it. When a role player like Mann can play like that, the Clippers game is a different feeling. Of course, the Clippers need role players like that, because sometimes the main team can't play, so they need to play.
The fourth hero is Tyronn Lu. As the coach of the team, Tyronn Lue still has great courage. Tyronn Lue made the right decision in this game, which was to abandon Harden. Although Harden had 19 points and five assists in the first half, Tyronn Lue still found a clue. After dropping Harden, the Clippers completed a super comeback in the final quarter. This scene is a bit like the Rockets playoffs back then. Tyronn Lue has a reason for doing this, and Harden needs to adjust.
In terms of where the Clippers are right now, they're pretty safe. First, the playoff spot was retained first, and a straight spot was obtained. Second, the fourth place in the west is also stable. There's nothing wrong with the Mavericks winning, but the Clippers are also winning, which means that everyone's position won't change. The Clippers currently have a two-game lead over the Mavericks, which is quite a win margin considering there are not many games left.
The Clippers have stabilized, and Leonard can continue to rest for the rest of the game, as they have survived the toughest period, and the first round of the playoffs is basically the Mavericks.