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In the first round of the NBA playoffs on April 27, G3, the Clippers challenged the Mavericks on the road, and finally lost with a score of 90-101. In this game, the much-talked-about Xiaoka did not perform well after his comeback, playing only 25 minutes, hitting 4 of 7 shots and 1 free throw, contributing 9 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists, but also 4 turnovers. Among the core players of the Clippers, only Harden played well, and the sluggish form of the small card became a big factor in the team's loss.
During the game, well-known sports commentator Bill Simmons expressed his displeasure with the performance of the small card, and he posted on social media that the small card had been disappointing and expressed concern about his health. Clippers reporter Farbod Esnaashari also offered his opinion, and he believes that the card should be rested in the G4 game to avoid his poor form affecting the team's overall performance.
However, he himself has a different perspective on his performance and the team's predicament. In his post-match interview, he said he was eager to play in G4 and help the team out of trouble. He also said that although the team's performance after G1 was not ideal, they will eventually find a solution to the problem.
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue expressed his trust in the card in the interview, and he firmly stated that the card will continue to play in the G4 game. He believes that as long as the Clippers can get back into shape, the Clippers are more than capable of winning on the road and breathing new life into the series. But if the team's form still can't recover, the team could be hampered again on the offensive end and lose this crucial game.
On the question of whether to let the card play, Tyronn Lue said he faces a difficult choice. Whatever decision he makes, he comes with a huge amount of responsibility. After the return of the small card, the team lost two games in a row, which was not expected by everyone. However, compared with the team's loss, the continuous decline in the form of the small card is more of a headache for the team.
The Clippers-Mavericks series is about to enter a pivotal G4 game, and this game will be a turning point for the entire series. If the Clippers lose again, they will face a 1-3 deficit and the situation is precarious. Do you think Ka and Tyronn Lue should take a risk in G4?
In the fierce competition of the NBA, every game can be a turning point of the season. The challenge for the Clippers is not just the score on the court, but also the morale and confidence within the team. As the core player of the team, Xiaoka's performance directly affects the direction of the team. However, basketball is a team sport, and the Clippers can't win on the shoulders of Ka alone. Other players also need to step up and share the responsibility.
In G4, we may see other players from the Clippers step up, such as Paul George and Marcus Morris, who need more support on the offensive end. At the same time, the Clippers' defense needs to be strengthened, and they need to find ways to limit the Mavericks' leading scorer. If the Clippers can do a better job on the defensive end, then their chances on the offensive end will increase accordingly.
In addition, we can't ignore the strength of the Mavericks. They were strong at home, and the combination of Doncic and Porzingis caused huge problems for the Clippers. The Clippers will need to develop effective tactics to deal with this powerful interior and outside combination. At the same time, the Mavericks' role players have also shown good quality, and the Clippers can't take it lightly.
In this series, we see the variability of the game of basketball. Every game has the potential for unexpected outcomes, and that's the beauty of basketball. Whether the Clippers can pull one back in G4 will depend on their performance that night. Regardless of the outcome, we're expecting a great matchup. Because on this stage, every second can be a turning point in history.
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