The Clippers are planted in the hands of the Lone Ranger again this time, which is really laughable. Throughout the game, the performance of the Clippers can be described as "miserable", especially the Wei Shao, who has always been expected by everyone, and this performance simply made the fans angry.
Let's first talk about the big bad guy of this game - Owen. This guy really played well tonight, scoring 30 points all over the court, especially the accurate three-point shots, one after another, it was like sticking a knife in the heart of the Clippers, and every time a ball came, the hearts of Clippers fans trembled. In the second half, he was even more in a no-man's land, scoring 28 points in a single quarter, which simply played the Clippers' defense in the palm of his hand.
And what about our Clippers' three-point shot? Today's three-point shooting rate was only a measly 25 percent, which is a lot of shooting from the blackworks. Throughout the game, the Clippers could have chased points with three-pointers, but because of the iron ball, opportunities were lost again and again.
Let's talk about Wei Shao, this "star", today's performance makes people love and hate. There are a lot of passing errors, and the offensive options are also confusing. When he was on the court, the Clippers' offensive rhythm was completely disrupted, and the defense was full of holes. When the fans saw his performance, did they really want to rush into the TV and ask him, "Are you playing or are you stirring up the game?" ”
Coach Tyronn Lue's tactical arrangement this time is also controversial. Especially in the scheduling of personnel at critical moments, it is incomprehensible. Plumlee and Willis were on the floor at the same time, which had a big impact on both the interior defense and the space on the outside. Many fans are complaining that this wave of operations is a bit incomprehensible.
As for the injury-plagued Xiaoka, his form this playoffs is indeed much worse than before. Although he is still the team's leading scorer, it is obvious from his movements that he has been greatly limited. This also directly affects the overall combat effectiveness of the Clippers.
When it comes to the details of the game, the Mavericks' Eastern European duo was also on fire today, and their combination of interior and outside was perfect, putting a lot of pressure on the Clippers' defense. Their performance was also key to the victory in this game.
Overall, the game went wrong with the Clippers in a number of ways. From the individual state of the players to the overall tactical arrangement, to the coach's on-the-spot command, there is room for improvement in every link. For the Clippers, this is not just a failure, but a profound lesson.
Watching the Clippers perform like this, I really have mixed feelings as a fan. Hopefully, the Clippers can learn from this defeat and hopefully they can surprise us in future games." The hearts of the fans are hot, and the future of the Clippers should be promising. After all, after every trough, there is a new beginning. I hope that Wei Shao can adjust his condition, and the coaching team can also solve the problem in a targeted manner, so that we can see a new Clippers in the next season!
The Clippers were eliminated, not only because of the loss of one person or one game, but also because of an opportunity for the team as a whole to reflect. From players to coaches, from tactics to mentality, every aspect needs to be revisited and adjusted. Of course, the emotions of the fans are understandable, after all, who doesn't want to see their team win? However, criticism and accusation will not solve the problem, and only real change and progress can be the right way.
In the end, for the Clippers, today's defeat is temporary, and the future is endless. I hope that every player of the Clippers will not forget their original intentions, continue to move forward, and respond to the expectations of fans with actions. A new season, a new start, let's wait and see how the Clippers perform!