After the game, voices from all walks of life gathered, Harden's efforts came to naught, and the slump of the Big Three was difficult to turn the tide
In the most recent high-profile NBA game, the Clippers challenged the Mavericks away and eventually lost with a score of 90-101, falling behind 1-2. This game is not only about the victory or defeat of the two teams, but also an important contest to test the strength and tactical system of each team. After the game, opinions and evaluations from all walks of life on this game also emerged.
First of all, the Clippers showed good defensive strength in the opening stages of the game, making it difficult for the Mavericks to find a breakthrough for a while. However, as the game progressed, the Clippers gradually revealed some problems. Especially in the second quarter, Kazige's forced entry seemed to disrupt the team's rhythm, resulting in a noticeable decline in the team's offensive and defensive ends. George's foul problems also came up frequently, depriving the team of important scoring points and defensive pillars at key moments.
In contrast, the Mavericks showed more consistent and efficient offensive firepower. Although Doncic's overall efficiency is not high, he can still carry the team's scoring responsibilities and show leadership qualities. Irving even played a natural killer instinct, hitting key shots many times at critical moments to stabilize the situation for the team. Coach Kidd's tactical set-up was also very successful, and he made full use of the center's defensive ability to make it difficult for the Clippers to play inside.
In this game, Harden's performance was undoubtedly the most eye-catching. He played well throughout the game, contributing key points and assists to the team on many occasions. However, despite Harden's best efforts, he was ultimately reluctant to lose. This also made some fans and media begin to question whether Harden is just "hugging his thighs" and not really playing to his strength. However, looking at the whole game, Harden has been good enough, and he just looks alone against stronger opponents.
In addition to Harden, the other big three of the Clippers have also been quite sluggish. They didn't seem to be able to play as well as they should and didn't provide enough support to the team when it mattered. This also made fans question whether there is a problem with the overall strength and tactical system of the Clippers.
In addition, Coach Tyronn Lue's ability to adjust has also been questioned. He didn't seem to be able to make effective adjustments at key moments in the game, leaving the team passive on both ends of the floor. This has also led some fans and media to worry about whether the Clippers will be able to remain competitive enough in future games.
At the same time, the young players of the Mavericks have also shown great strength and potential. They dared to play and fight hard in the game, and won valuable victories for the team. This has also led some people to think that the NBA is now a world of young people, and it is difficult for teams with players over the age of 32 to compete for championships.
Overall, although the Clippers lost this game, it also exposed some of their problems and shortcomings. The Clippers need to learn from the lessons learned in the next games, adjust their tactics and personnel, and strive for better results in the next games. The Mavericks, on the other hand, need to continue this steady and efficient offensive firepower in order to go far in the playoffs.
In addition, for Harden, although this game was lost, he did not need to blame himself too much. He's been good enough in the game, but he's struggled against stronger opponents. He needs to continue to work hard in the next games and try to contribute more to the team.
Finally, the game was another testament to how competitive and unpredictable the NBA can be. It is possible for any team to lose in the game, and it is possible for any player to play well in the game. Therefore, we need to maintain awe and anticipation for every game, appreciate every good game and every outstanding performance.
To sum up, although the Clippers' loss to the Mavericks is regrettable, it also brings us a lot of inspiration and food for thought. We look forward to seeing both teams continue to bring us exciting matchups and fierce competition in future competitions.