On May 2, the NBA Western Conference Playoffs G5 battle, the Clippers played at home against the Mavericks! The first quarter of the game started very intensely, Irving and Washington scored consecutive points, and Harden assisted Zubac to score in response. After the first quarter, the Mavericks led 25-24.
In the second quarter of the game, the two sides still did not open up the point difference, and the game took the lead alternately. Harden didn't feel good, and the Mavericks didn't take the opportunity to shake off the difference. At the end of the second quarter, the Mavericks played more consistently, scoring strongly, and widening the gap to 10 points. What's going on with the Clippers? The bench players haven't made a splash yet, and the team is a bit passive! Harden didn't feel good at this time, only 5 points, but the assist stats reached 7. George needs to keep up the good stuff too.
In the third quarter, Doncic continued the momentum of efficient play, and Kleber came off the bench to score three consecutive points. After three quarters, the team's advantage was 20 points!
Coming in the final quarter, the Mavericks opened the game 10-3 and took the advantage to 27 points. The Clippers conceded defeat 7 minutes ahead of schedule and removed their main players Harden and George in advance! The Clippers finally lost with a score of 93-123, and the big score was 2-3!
The Clippers, who are fourth in the West, lost their home court, and Harden made 2 of 12 and got 7 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, and the playoffs were too bad.
Fans have praised the combination of Doncic and Irving, which played fantastic! On the other hand, the Clippers directly dropped the chain, and Harden was poor in the playoffs. George continues to be in the slump, who can help the Clippers? Leonard is still absent, the Clippers have given away the match point, and this season is going to be spent like this? It's puzzling and helpless!