On April 29, Beijing time, in the fierce matchup of the NBA playoffs, the game between the Clippers and the Mavericks was always exciting. In the G4 matchup, although the Clippers lacked their core Leonard, they showed tenacious fighting spirit under the leadership of Harden and George, and finally defeated the Mavericks 116-111 to tie the series at 2-2.
Harden's performance in this game is undoubtedly a return to the peak of his personal form. He finished with 33 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, including consecutive key throws in the final quarter, which became the key to the Clippers' ability to stabilize their position and ultimately win, and Harden's scoring ability and playmaking ability were fully reflected in this game.
In stark contrast to Harden was the Mavericks' Irving, who scored 40 points from the court but ended up being an empty shot. Irving's scoring efficiency was extremely efficient, but his high score didn't translate into a team victory. It also reflects the Mavericks' teamwork problems in this game, relying too much on Irving's individual ability and neglecting the team's overall performance.
In addition to Harden, another Clippers star, George, also had a standout performance. He finished with 33 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, including 7 three-pointers, which provided firepower for the team at key moments. George's stable output provided strong support for Harden, and the combined play of the two became an important factor for the Clippers to win the game.
The Mavericks' Doncic also had a win in this game, as he recorded a triple-double of 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. However, despite his individual performances, Doncic was unable to help the team to victory. This also proves once again that basketball is a team sport, and no matter how strong an individual is, he also needs the support of the team.
The Clippers showed the power of team basketball in this game, and in addition to Harden and George, other role players also played well, such as Zubac's 13 points, Powell and Mann's 11 points, all of which were important contributions to the team's victory. The teamwork and role players of the Clippers provided them with enough firepower in the absence of Kawhi Leonard.
After tying the series together, the Clippers and Mavericks will face the battle of Tianwang Mountain. The next game will be played on the Clippers' home court, and whether or not Leonard can return will be a key factor in the direction of the game. And for the Mavericks, they need to find more ways to score and work as a team in addition to Irving.
Harden's all-round performance of 33+6+7, Irving's 40-point high score, and Doncic's triple-double data all make this game full of highlights. The battle between the two teams on Tianwang Mountain will undoubtedly be more exciting.
As fans, we have reason to expect that the two teams will be able to present a more intense duel in future matches. Leave your thoughts in the comments section and let's discuss this exciting match and where the two teams are headed in the future.
Data on both sides:
Mavericks: Irving 40 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Doncic 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Gafford 5 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, Washington 10 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks, Jones 14 points and 7 rebounds, Kleber 3 points and 2 rebounds, Lively 8 points and 6 rebounds;
Clippers: George 33 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals, Coffey 4 points and 3 rebounds, Zubac 13 points and 4 rebounds, Mann 11 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Harden 33 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, Powell 11 points, Westbrook 5 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals, Plumlee 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks;