The Clippers are such a love-hate team, no, they're digging themselves in the playoffs again. In yesterday's game, the Clippers played away against the Mavericks, and suffered a big loss of 90-101, which was the second consecutive defeat to the Mavericks, and the total score of the series also became 1-2, falling behind!
Speaking of this game, I have to mention that the performance of the Clippers is really shaking heads. The Ka Pepper combination, namely Kawaii Leonard and Paul George, who were supposed to be the thighs of the team, were like soy sauce in this game, and their performance was mediocre. Especially kawaii, who returned from injury, played 24 minutes, shot 4 of 7, got 9 points and 9 rebounds, this data is okay in normal times, but at a critical moment like the playoffs, it is simply invisible. And Paul George is also no bright spot, the two of them are together, and it is like losing their souls on the field.
What about Harden? This guy has a steady output, scoring more than 20 points in a row after three games, but basketball is a team sport, and no matter how hard a Harden tries, it is difficult to support the whole team. Especially the Mavericks on the opposite side are like iron buckets on defense, the inside line is blooming, and the outside line Irving is hot, and between a pass and a shot, the Clippers' defense is beaten to the ground.
What's the problem with the Clippers? First of all, I have to complain about their tactics, Tyronn Lue, the coach, the tactical arrangement can be described as bizarre and incomprehensible. Soon after the opening, they began to hit Doncic twice, and the result was that the Mavericks' interior line got space to score one after another, isn't this self-defeating martial arts? As for the two of them, hey, the solo drama was staged again and again, and the result was that the rhythm of the game was completely chaotic.
So, what will the Clippers do next? First of all, they have to make tactical adjustments, and they can't be so headless and fly-like ramming. Secondly, given Kawaii's form, really, if he is still like this, maybe he should really consider letting him rest, it is better to let some players who are more active in defense play, at least it will not be held back.
Although the Clippers lost today, Harden scored 21 points and at least proved himself. For Harden, it's already an all-out performance. It's just that the condition of the Clippers is worrying, especially considering the strange injuries of kawaii, which happens every year, and it's such a headache!
In short, the Clippers still have a long way to go, and the hearts of the fans are choked. In the next game, whether the Clippers can adjust well, let's wait and see, I hope we don't disappoint the fans again!