The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a 101-90 thrashing at the home of the Dallas Mavericks, a game that put the Clippers down 2-1 in the series. This is not a simple numbers game, every round is a mixture of blood and sweat, and every point of gain and loss affects the hearts of fans.
In this game, Zubac and Powell performed well, they were like warriors wielding big knives on the field, not afraid of strong opponents. Zubac proved his worth with his formidable rebounding and accurate scoring, and he finished the game with 19 points and eight rebounds, and despite a plus/minus of -5, no one can deny his efforts. And Powell, the shooter was not to be outdone, he opened the way with a three-pointer, contributed 21 points and 6 rebounds in the game, and although the plus/minus was also -14, his full-fire mode did put opponents under pressure.
However, not everyone can perform well in key moments. Harden was up to par, with 21 points, five assists and two rebounds, which was enough to put him in the ranks of the mark. But his plus/minus is a staggering -21, which also reflects the Clippers' defensive deficiencies when he's on the floor.
As for the others, they weren't so lucky. Leonard and George, who were supposed to be the mainstays of the team, were a little weak in this crucial game. Leonard only finished with nine points and nine rebounds in the game, which is not a bad statistic, but it is clearly not enough for a superstar. George also struggled with seven points and five rebounds and five assists, but such a performance could hardly be a turnaround.
And Mann, Westbrook, Coffey, and Plumlee are also in no form and have a cold hand, and their performance is really disappointing. In particular, Westbrook, as an experienced veteran, should have played consistently in the playoffs, but in this game he only scored 1 point on 0-of-5 shooting, which is really laughable.
Every beat of the game was full of tension, with the Clippers leading in the first quarter, but the second quarter was like a roller coaster, and the Mavericks took the opportunity to play a wave of climaxes. The Mavericks' offense was surging like a tide, leaving the Clippers unguarded. Entering the second half, although the Clippers tried to recover, the Mavericks' position was solid, and finally a wave of attacks in the early fourth quarter completely sealed the victory.
This game is not only a contest of scores, but also a contest of strategy and will. If the Clippers are to pull one back in the next game, Leonard and George will have to find themselves, and Harden will need to keep his firepower on fire. The Clippers still have a long way to go, and every game is full of uncertainties, but as long as the Big Three can play properly, the championship dream can still be touched. Fans, let's continue to cheer on the Clippers and look forward to their true prowess in future games!