In the first game of the playoffs against the Mavericks, Leonard was unavailable due to a knee injury, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow. However, the Clippers weren't discouraged by this, and with the excellent play of Harden, George, and Zubac, they managed to win the game.
In the second game, Leonard made a comeback and fans were looking forward to it. However, the performance of the entire team was sluggish and lost to the Mavericks. Although Leonard returned, his influence did not materialize. The rest of the Clippers' players also failed to perform to their full strength, resulting in a poor overall performance.
In Game 3, Leonard and George's shooting percentages dropped, and the Clippers' sluggish performance from the rest of the Clippers ultimately led to another loss to the Mavericks. The game exposed Leonard's incomplete recovery from a knee injury, and his forced comeback had a negative impact on the team. First, he reduced the ball possession of Harden and George, limiting their space on the offensive end. Secondly, Leonard's defensive ability has also suffered, resulting in a decline in the team's overall defense.
In the fourth game, Leonard was sidelined again with a recurrence of a knee injury. However, the Clippers didn't give up, and they relied on Harden's leadership and George's assists to win with the excellent play of other role players. Harden and George combined for 66 points, 13 assists and 16 rebounds, giving the team plenty of offensive firepower.
As can be seen from this series of games, it was a bad decision for Leonard to force himself on the pitch without fully recovering from his knee injury. His presence not only reduced the ball possession of Harden and George, but also affected the defensive level of the entire team. For the sake of the team's interests and his own health, Leonard should be more cautious about deciding whether or not to make a comeback.
In any case, the Clippers will need to make adjustments in the next games to get the most out of their entire roster. It is only through the teamwork and the dedication of each player that they will be able to achieve better results. I believe that in the future games, they will usher in a rebound and bring more wonderful basketball performances to the fans.