The Clippers played the Mavericks today, and Leonard chose a truce. The Clippers started the game with the Mavericks off the beaten track, with Harden and George completely exploding on the offensive end, and the Clippers went on a 17-2 run in the first quarter to net 23 points in the first quarter, and the same script was playing out. In the second quarter, the Mavericks stabilized the situation and started the scoring mode. In the third quarter, the Clippers suddenly became dumb on the offensive end, and the Mavericks staged a crazy scoring mode, and the 31-point gap instantly became 4 points. Harden and George stepped up in time to stabilize the situation for the team at key moments in the fourth quarter, and finally they narrowly defeated the Mavericks 116-111.
Harden was on fire in the half, especially with three-pointers. In his absence, he seems to have become able to play, playing more confidently on the offensive end, playing step-back three-pointers many times, and dreaming of returning to the Rockets Harden. The more resolute Harden shoots, the higher his shooting percentage and the more dangerous he becomes. In the third quarter, he didn't score. In the final quarter, Harden exploded and scored 15 points, which was a key contributor to the team's victory.
George started a crazy scoring mode in this game, how to shoot and how to have. Breaking layups, stepping back to the middle distance, unreasonable three-pointers, etc., his talent on the offensive end is undoubtedly revealed. As a superstar, George has to play his own value, so that he can be worthy of his big contract and have the next big contract. In the third quarter, he was dumb on the offensive end, scoring just two points. At critical moments, he hit a consistent and difficult three-pointer to stabilize the situation for the Clippers.
The Clippers started in place of Kawhi Kawhi with Coffey, and the rest of the personnel remained the same. Kofi is a 3-and-D player with some shooting ability, defense is also on the line, and more importantly he doesn't possess the ball. Therefore, the Clippers will play relatively smoothly on the offensive end.