The NBA playoffs continued with the Clippers getting off to a good start with a 109-97 home win over the Mavericks. In this game, in the absence of Leonard due to injury, the Clippers still played a strong offensive performance at the beginning, scoring 34 points in the first quarter and taking the initiative on the court. In the second quarter, the Clippers played a suffocating defense, and they only allowed the Mavericks to score eight points in a single quarter, and at the most, the Clippers led by nearly 30 points. In the second half, the Clippers were always steady, although the Mavericks did not give up, but they were difficult to close the point difference, and finally the Clippers defeated their opponents at home and ushered in their first win of the playoffs. After the win, the Clippers took a 1-0 lead in the series!
1. Harden dreams of returning to the Rockets! The playoffs have obviously changed their attitude, both offensive and defensive are very positive! In the first half, Deng Ge led by 22 points and scored 20 alone, helping Master Zubac Mann and others to open up the offensive situation, and the defensive end was forced to be high many times, all kinds of defensive changes, and there were two opposite fast attacks that were cut hats, it can be said that a lot of energy was spent on defense, but the data is really decent, and the role on the court cannot be reflected! Harden played 39 minutes, shooting 8-of-17 from the field and 6-of-11 from three-point range, finishing with 28 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks;
2.威少攻防两端全部拉满！今天快船能起势，一切都要从你上场接到登弟那颗传球后投进的三分、空接暴扣开始，你的能量点燃了球馆，你的激情让这场比赛充满了火药味！威少全场8中5，三分4中2，得到13分4篮板4助攻2抢断；
3. Paul George, the king of the Clippers' own stub quarter! The 7 points in the fourth quarter extinguished the situation of the Mavericks' counterattack, but it was just to kill and not give the whistle [cover the face] [cover the face], catch the pot ball + bag clamp + no whistle, 40% is acceptable, but those two dunks are a little up, and the physical condition is not particularly good today, the dribble is a little soft! But it is still a perfect score! George was 8 of 20 from the field, 4 of 12 from three-point range, and got 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal;
4. Zubac, the Clippers' own O'Neal! The Mavericks' two big interior lines, Levi + Gafford made a total of 7 shots and 2 shots in the face of Zubac, scoring 6 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks. Zubac finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block on 10-of-17 shooting.
5. Mann 9 rebounds, 4 frontcourt rebounds! I think Mann was also the hero of the game, doing a good job of some catch-and-shoot and air cuts, and at the same time did an excellent job of defending and squeezing the screen, as well as the beginning of the possession over half court and a certain amount of blocking, and he played really well today! Mann was 4-of-8 from the field, 3-of-3 from three-point range, and got 13 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists.
6. Bo Kobe, Plumlee, and Coffey, although these three did not score any points, they were full of space attributes on the court!
7. Irving was really strong, shooting 8-of-8 from the field in the third quarter and scoring 20 points. I was scared to see Irving get the ball, but he played nine minutes in the fourth quarter, took two shots, and had no ball, which is what he deserved to be treated with 100 percent shooting in the third quarter? Irving shot 10 of 18, including 3 of 6 three-pointers and 8 of 9 free throws, and scored 31 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
8. It's time for Doncic to reflect on himself, the data is gorgeous, but he can't win. 总结比赛表现：东契奇26投11中，三分球12投4中，空砍33分13篮板6助攻1抢断。 ，值得一提：东契奇季后赛过去6场对快船均35.5分8.5板10助攻，取1胜5负
Nick Ka was injured and was unavailable.
9. In this game, the Clippers made 18 of 36 three-pointers, shooting 50%, and the Mavericks shot 30% from three-point range. 小牛的分都是1分1分拿的，而且这还是快船主场作战......
10. I can't imagine that in the absence of a 50 million offensive and defensive core in the playoffs, the Clippers crushed the Mavericks and rubbed them on the ground...... Is it the Clippers who are too strong, or are the Mavericks grossly overrated?
Highlights:
哈登、威少双人连线，送出暴扣！
Harden singled Kleber for a step-back three-pointer
George scored a three-pointer with a super difficult step
欧文变向过掉曼，面对乔治拉杆上篮
Harden lashed out at the black fans after the game: "I can score against strong teams, I can still do it." My role in this team is to create good shots and make it easier for my teammates. And when the team needs me, I can score. 看不好我们的请闭嘴吧！”
Score Chart of the game:
西部季后赛排名图：
At present, the Western Clippers, Timberwolves, and Nuggets have won their first games. The Clippers' next game is Wednesday, April 24, and tomorrow's big game: Nuggets vs. Lakers