On April 29, Beijing time, the NBA Clippers defeated the Mavericks 116-111 away, and the two sides drew 2-2 in the first round of the playoffs. This game was like the first game, the Clippers' core star Leonard was injured, but the team played a smooth game again, which is really surprising?
Clippers star Harden spoke to reporters after the game about Leonard's injury and the team's adversity to tie the Mavericks: "
We also found out that Leonard would not be able to play again before the game started, and he looked very frustrated, and I can totally understand how he felt because we have almost all been through this brutal situation before. In the second game, I advised him not to rush and play, so that he can completely recover and return to the team, but he hopes to help the team end this round of the series as soon as possible, although he is a little unable to return to the two games on both offensive and defensive ends, but he has done his best! No matter what the series is, I hope he puts his health first!"
"yes, after being robbed of a win at home by the Mavericks, I knew this series was going to be tough and not going to end casually. Clippers owner Ballmer hugged each of us before the game, he was such a hot and focused old guy in the basketball game, we all liked him and loved him, and I told him that he would give it his all to lead the team to battle. Glad we won in the end!"
"2:2 is easy to accept for both sides, both teams start from a new starting point, we will not be under pressure because of the lack of Leonard, as long as we adjust our mentality, I, Paul George, Westbrook will lead everyone to play hard one game at a time, every game is a life-and-death fight, one by one, don't leave yourself with regrets!"
In this game, Harden played 40 minutes and 01 seconds, shooting 12 of 17, 4 of 5 three-pointers, 5 of 5 free throws, and got 33 points + 6 rebounds + 7 assists + 1 steal + 1 block of comprehensive data, only 2 turnovers, especially in the final quarter, a person broke out in time to score 15 points in a single quarter, and led the team to win this key victory together with Paul George, as if we once again saw the unstoppable beard in the Rockets era, but obviously Harden is more mature in all aspects of his mind!