Okay, fans, sit tight and let's talk about this battle between the Clippers and the Mavericks that makes people shake their heads and sigh. Truth be told, the game is almost like a tragic movie, and the protagonists forget their lines one by one. The Clippers, in particular, seem to have all been forgotten backstage by the director.
Talk about Leonard, the "pro who dragged his feet." Looking at his performance on the court, it really makes people ask, is this the MVP candidate we are familiar with? If there is an award given to the comeback player who can drag his feet the most, Leonard will definitely nominate this game. At the end of the game, his shot felt cold, as if it had just been taken out of the refrigerator. No, the fans in the audience couldn't help but shout: "Leonard, are your hands still in the refrigerator?"
Let's take a look at the "Air Slasher" Harden. While his stats look pretty good, it's like the kind of soldier who only shows up when you don't need it. When the team desperately needed him to step up, he disappeared at the critical moment. Harden's performance gave the impression that he might have taken a tranquilizer before the game, and that although he worked hard throughout the game, he was always a little bit off the fire.
And the Clippers' loss can really be said to be the result of a team effort. Everyone seemed to be "contributing" in the game, especially on the defensive end, as if they were playing a game of "you don't score, I won't score". The Mavericks' players were not welcome, especially Irving and Doncic, who navigated the Clippers' defensive holes and scored back-to-back points to help the Mavericks stay on the home court.
It has to be mentioned that there was also a "sleepwalking king" Powell in the game, and his performance could be described as "walking". When he should have stood up the most, his touch was completely gone. It seems that he is better suited to go to the park to feed the pigeons than to play in the NBA. This is not only the reason why Harden and Willis angrily criticized him, but also the reason why many fans are disappointed.
The Mavericks won, not only because they did play well, but also because the Clippers provided too much "help". From Leonard's sluggish performance to Harden's empty slash to Powell's sleepwalking, it's not just the responsibility of one person, it's a collective "feat" of a team.
So, dear fans and friends, what do you think of this game? Is this performance of the Clippers an accident or an inevitable result? You are welcome to leave your opinions and predictions in the comment area, and let's discuss the reasons behind the Clippers' performance. Perhaps through your insights, we can better understand where this team is headed in the future.