The Mavericks won the game at home, beating the Clippers 101-90, looking at this score, do you feel a little familiar? That's right, just this season's NBA Western Conference first round, the Clippers, under the leadership of George and Leonard, still failed to escape the clutches of the Mavericks. The performance of these two bigwigs today can be described as "stealth" - George shot 11 balls in the whole game, only scored 3 and scored 7 points, and Leonard was not to be outdone, scoring 9 points on 4-of-7 shooting. Hey, if you usually play a shooting game, you may not be qualified to make the list!
On the Mavericks' side, although there is no specific scoring data, judging from the score, they obviously have the initiative in the game. The Clippers tried to prop up the game on the offensive end through Powell and Zubac, and although Harden scored 21 points, it couldn't prevent the team from losing out. On the court, the Mavericks worked well together and switched between offense and defense quickly, while the Clippers missed opportunities, with inefficiency on the offensive end and holes in defense making them look ineffective in the game.
After the game, Clippers owner Ballmer will definitely have a headache and will have to undergo a major operation on the team in the offseason! Tyronn Lue's coaching seat may also be suspended, and his tactical layout and on-the-spot command will be pointed out.
Let's go back to the game, from the beginning to the end, the Clippers never found their rhythm. George and Leonard, the two big guys, were supposed to be the team's scoring guarantee and spiritual leader, but today they both seem to have lost their souls. The Mavericks' defense is quite good, and they frequently put the Clippers under strong pressure, making the opponent make mistakes again and again. If the Clippers go out like this, then the next season, the face of the team could be turned upside down.
The current Clippers are clearly at a crossroads. Keeping the current squad or opting to rebuild? The form of George and Leonard also raises questions about their future performances. Fans have high expectations for the Clippers, but the reality is one of disappointment after disappointment. If owner Ballmer decides to undergo major surgery, the scalpel must be used accurately, or the future of the Clippers may be in the throes of rebuilding.
Ultimately, it's unclear whether the Clippers will be able to find their groove and get back to winning ways in the next games. But what is certain is that if they continue to perform like this, changes are inevitable at the end of the season. Fans can only pray that the Clippers can find the root of the problem as soon as possible and usher in their own spring. And for our audience, such a game is undoubtedly full of drama and uncertainty, which makes people both distressed and expectant.