Following their victory over the Brooklyn Nets with a staggering 59-point margin, the Portland Trail Blazers were unable to escape the suffocating defense of the Los Angeles Clippers, which has now reached its peak. To appreciate this pressure more directly, the NBA has released the latest team power rankings. Apart from the Oklahoma City Thunder, who dominate both offensively and defensively across the league, the Clippers' offensive performance is not as impressive as their defense. In the past six games, their defensive efficiency ranks second in the league. Although there is still a significant gap with the Thunder, they have achieved a level that other championship contenders find hard to match. Currently, the Clippers' record stands at 23 wins and 17 losses, placing them fourth in the West, a result that continues to earn them the admiration of many fans. During the offseason, two All-Stars, Westbrook and Paul George, left without compensation, and Leonard, who had renewed his contract early, suffered a knee injury at the start of the season. Faced with a lineup missing three major scoring points, Tyronn Lue placed all his hopes on James Harden, expecting him to transform into the 2018 MVP, and he responded with an average of 21.4 points and 8 assists per game. Even though the 35-year-old Harden no longer possesses his previous scoring explosiveness, his ability to organize offense remains unparalleled. When initiating pick-and-rolls, the characteristics of Zubac and K.Jones are greatly highlighted, making scoring easier. The former even delivered a double-double with 15 points and 12.5 rebounds, significantly enhancing his value…