In the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Clippers played the Mavericks at home. The Clippers suppressed the Mavericks on both offensive and defensive ends from the first quarter, and played a 22-8 super attack wave in the second quarter. The Mavericks blew the horn of a counterattack in the second half, but the hole in front was too big. In the end, the Clippers defeated the Mavericks 109-97.
Star performance
Harden's performance is incredible, changing the situation of pulling his hips in the playoffs in the past, and this game ushered in a big explosion. Not only did he maintain an efficient shooting percentage on the offensive end, but he also delivered two big hats on the defensive end. It can be seen that Harden is determined to win this game, and he really looks like a superstar.
George had a terrible shooting touch today, but he still played to his strengths on the defensive end, especially on the outside line. George, as a superstar, should have played better in the absence of the small card. In addition, George is also facing contract problems, and if he wants to get a big contract, this year's playoffs will be the key to proving his strength.
Doncic once again felt the intensity of the playoffs, and under the rotation of Wei Shao and Mann, Doncic started the game with a series of blockages on the offensive end, especially in the first half when he only shot 4 of 13. There were some brief outbursts in the second half, but it couldn't save the team. Therefore, if he wants to beat the Clippers in the next game, he needs to find a way to attack and organize the team.
Irving played really badly in the first half, and he hit the iron frequently. But in the third quarter, he suddenly ushered in an explosion, scoring 20 points on 8-of-8 shooting in a single quarter, leading the Mavericks to a counterattack climax. But the follow-up was weak and still could not save the team's defeat.
Arena analysis
First, the Clippers were on fire from beyond the three-point line today, with all six players scoring three-pointers. This shows that the Clippers have given full play to their projection advantages and achieved the effect of playing to their strengths and avoiding their weaknesses. This is also the key to the Clippers taking a big lead. Second, under the effective organization of Harden, the Clippers played the team's offense in an orderly manner, and overall played better than the Mavericks. Third, the Clippers have always been weak inside, and this game did not lag behind, but was more active than the Mavericks in fighting for rebounds.
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