The game between the Clippers and the Mavericks came to Tianwang Mountain, and in fact, as far as this series is concerned, it is not destined to end in the short term. Everyone has seen the game, it can be said that it is quite lively, this is the playoffs where you come and go, and everyone has figured out their own routines. So what are the things to watch out for before the game starts? Before the Clippers began, Leonard confirmed, Irving admitted it, and Harden showed his mentality.
Everyone knows in this series that the Clippers won two games without a small card. It's not that it's better without a small card, but that a small card that plays with an injury will make Harden and George hesitate. It's a tense playoff game with no trial and error and no room for players to find their form. So what's going on with the little cards now? Everyone is also more concerned, after all, this will affect the team's next operation, as well as their playoff prospects.
Regarding the matter of Xiaoka, Shams also confirmed it. Shams bluntly said that Leonard will miss more time due to knee inflammation and wait until his knee is flexible. At that point, it's still pretty bad. The Clippers' goal this season is to challenge for a championship, but as things stand, it is unknown when Leonard will return. Of course, what the Clippers have to do now is to play this round first, don't think about anything else, it's useless to think about it.
Irving is the best helper next to Doncic in this series. Irving admitted one thing, bluntly saying that Leonard doesn't play games, they are all dealing with the firepower of Harden and George, and they need to sum it up. Irving was not wrong, and after Harden and George let go of their hands, they played an unexpected effect. So in the next game, the Mavericks have to limit one of them and leave the other alone, and the game will be much easier.
As one of the core of the Clippers, Harden's determination in the first round can be said to be the most determined. Harden also showed his mentality, bluntly saying that joining the Clippers is to win at all costs. Harden wasn't wrong to say that, and he did it too. If the Clippers want to break through the first round, Harden will have to score 30+ points next, because without Leonard, the game will depend on him. Harden in the playoffs didn't disappoint.
In fact, when the game reached its current position, there was no secret between the two sides, it depended on the player's on-field state. Both teams have their own shortcomings, and it's up to them to see who can avoid being targeted by their opponents. Either way, there is a chance of a tie-break in this series. Of course, the teams that qualify will also have a lot of attrition, and for the Thunder, their side is the big winner, and they can wait for the results of both teams all the time.