This game between the Clippers and the Mavericks is really shocking! What happened to the Clippers, where is the original ferocious momentum? It's like a well-arranged stage suddenly collapsing and catching people off guard. Although Kawhi Leonard made a comeback with great fanfare, his performance this time was exciting, as if he hadn't fully entered the state, which was really exciting!
Speaking of which, Paul George's anger towards the referee after the game is really empathetic. George was really angry, he complained about the foul of the opposing player, but the referee turned a blind eye, and in turn he was whistled for the slightest move. Isn't this a blatant double standard? Isn't George's feeling like a wreck who has done good deeds without leaving a name, but has been labeled as a bad person?
Coach Tyronn Lue also put forward a new tactical request for James Harden this time. The coach hopes that Harden will be able to get the ball into Leonard's hands as soon as he opens the game, so that he can get back to the game as soon as possible. You can imagine how anxiously the coach hopes that Leonard can quickly return to his peak condition, like a gardener who is anxious to see the flowers bloom, and observes carefully every day, for fear of missing the moment when the flowers bloom.
But what is surprising is that even though Leonard is not in shape, Harden is like a secret medicine and behaves comfortably on the court. Harden's performance has clearly surpassed Leonard, which also makes people wonder if Harden is now the real core of the Clippers?
Now, the Clippers' situation is really a bit delicate. Leonard's form has not yet fully recovered, which is undoubtedly a big problem for the team. Coach Tyronn Lue's tactical set-up clearly hopes to boost his return to form by giving more possession to Leonard, but whether this is the best strategy is really up for debate.
The result of the game was naturally a big disappointment for the Clippers and their fans. This game was not only a loss in points, but also a heavy blow to morale. The Clippers will need to regain their rhythm and confidence in the upcoming games, especially how to make better use of Leonard and Harden and find the best way to match them, which will be a big challenge for Coach Tyronn Lue.
In short, the loss, while the game, also exposed a lot of problems that the Clippers need to solve. How to adjust in the next game, how to re-energize the team's fighting spirit and combat effectiveness, these are all issues that need to be faced by coaches and players. Fans can only hope that the Clippers can learn from this loss, catch up and live up to expectations.