The Mavericks and the Clippers fought fiercely, Harden George teamed up to counterattack, drew 2-2 and regained the home court advantage On April 29, Beijing time, the first round of the NBA playoffs in the West was in full swing, and the Mavericks sat at home to face the Clippers to start the fourth game of the series. In this high-profile matchup, although the Clippers big man Leonard was absent due to injury, George and Harden's excellent play helped the team achieve a shocking comeback, and finally defeated the Mavericks 116-111, leveling the series to 2-2 and regaining home-court advantage.
At the beginning of the game, the Clippers showed a strong desire to win. Despite the lack of Leonard's firepower, George and Harden played well to give the team a 23-point lead in the first quarter. At halftime, the Clippers still held a 17-point advantage. In the end, with the efforts of the whole team, the Clippers successfully counterattacked and won 116-111.
In this game, Harden and George are undoubtedly the biggest contributors to the Clippers. Harden shot 12-of-17 from the field and 4-of-5 from three-point range to finish with 33 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, with a plus/minus of 32. He stepped up at crucial moments and stabilized the situation for his team with accurate shots. George also performed well, shooting 11-of-19 from the field and 7-of-10 from three-point range, scoring 33 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals, with a plus/minus of 33. He single-handedly tied the Mavericks in the first quarter and showed great scoring ability.
In terms of other players, the Mavericks' Irving and Doncic also played well. Irving had 40 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, and Doncic contributed 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. However, in crunch time, they were unable to withstand the onslaught of the Clippers.
After the game, fans and the media had a heated discussion about this thrilling match. On the one hand, people have praised Harden and George for their outstanding performances, arguing that they are key figures in the Clippers' comeback. On the other hand, some people questioned the referee's penalty scale, believing that the home whistle was too obvious and affected the fairness of the game.
In short, this game is a matchup full of suspense and passion. The Clippers, led by Harden and George, managed to fight back and regain home-court advantage. However, the series is still ongoing, and the challenges and suspense remain. Both teams will continue to battle it out for the next round, and fans will continue to watch this exciting playoff match.