The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, and the Western Conference standings are becoming clearer. The Thunder have a stable first place with a 13-game winning streak, pulling ahead of the Grizzlies and Rockets. The second-tier teams, the Rockets and Grizzlies, maintain a win rate above 65%, making the top four in the West relatively secure. The Mavericks have seen their record drop due to Luka Doncic's injury, similar to the Suns at the start of the season, where the absence of key players makes it difficult to win games. In the third-tier group, the Suns are gradually falling behind, but from the tenth-place Spurs to the fourth-place Nuggets, there is only a 2.5-game difference, with intense competition among them. Despite being one of the least favored teams by American media, the Clippers have started the season with a solid 19-15 record. Firstly, after more than two months of recovery from injury, Leonard is finally set to return. However, his comeback raises questions about whether it will disrupt the team's established chemistry. Let's look at the first phase of fan voting for this season's All-Star Weekend. In the Western Conference frontcourt rankings, Jokic (1.42 million votes), Durant (1.27 million votes), and James (1.17 million votes) dominate the top three spots. In the backcourt, the top two are Alexander (1.05 million votes) and Doncic (0.87 million votes), with Curry ranking third with 0.81 million votes. This essentially determines the Western Conference All-Star starting lineup. Among the most anticipated Clippers players, Harden ranks sixth in the Western Conference backcourt with…

In the Western Conference arena, every day is filled with exciting basketball stories, and today is no exception. After the flames of six games have been extinguished, the rankings have changed once again, bringing joy to some and sorrow to others. The Lakers narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers, the Warriors triumphed over the 76ers, while the Clippers suffered a loss to the Thunder. Behind these seemingly simple game results lies the undercurrents of change in the Western Conference landscape. Today, let's talk about these Western Conference teams and see who will have the last laugh. First, let's talk about the Clippers, who haven't been having an easy time recently. After their loss to the Thunder, they've now suffered two consecutive defeats. There are many reasons for their losses, but Harden's absence is undoubtedly the biggest issue. Without Harden, Powell was completely lost, shooting only 1 out of 11 and scoring a meager 6 points while committing 6 turnovers. These statistics are heart-wrenching to even mention. Powell's poor performance also exposes the Clippers' over-reliance on Harden. When Harden is present, he can organize the offense, attract defenders, and score himself. However, without him, the Clippers' offense becomes leaderless, and Powell clearly cannot shoulder the responsibility of being the core. The absence of one star player plunges the team into such difficulties; is the Clippers' tactical system too simplistic? However, Clipper fans don't need to worry too much as Leonard is set to return soon. Leonard's comeback will undoubtedly inject a strong dose of energy into the Clippers. He excels at both…

NBA regular season continues to play, although there is no Clippers game today, but the results of other Western Conference teams have had a significant impact on their rankings and situations. Among them, the Mavericks' home defeat to the Cavaliers with a score of 122-134 has given the Clippers hope to return to the top 6 in the West and stabilize that position. The Clippers are not far from returning to the top 6! After the Mavericks lost, their record came to 20 wins and 15 losses, falling to sixth in the West, and they only lead the Clippers by 0.5 games. The Clippers currently have 19 wins and 15 losses, and they just won one less game than the Mavericks in one less game. The key is that the situation of these two teams is completely different. On the Mavericks side, their core leader Doncic still needs to be absent for a long time, and it is not clear when he will return. Irving is absent due to illness in the short term. This kind of injury and illness of the absolute core leader within the team will definitely have a huge impact on the Mavericks' record ranking, which is also the reason for their continuous decline in ranking. It seems that the Mavericks will find it difficult to stop the downward trend in the short term. In contrast, the Clippers are completely opposite. First of all, in terms of schedule, the Clippers face the Hawks at home tomorrow, and it should be noted that the Hawks lost to…

Thunder 116-98 Great Comeback Against Clippers! Five Unbelievable Facts Emerge On January 3rd, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Thunder defeated the Clippers 116-98 at home, securing their 13th consecutive victory, breaking the team record and firmly holding onto first place in the Western Conference. Despite the Clippers once leading by 16 points, they were ultimately unable to withstand the Thunder's comeback. During the game, five unbelievable facts shocked the audience, making this match a classic. Game Process: Thunder Welcomes a Spectacular Comeback The game started with the Clippers taking the lead thanks to Powell and Zubac's offense, ending the first quarter with a 30-22 advantage over the Thunder. In the second quarter, the Clippers expanded their lead to 14 points, but the Thunder gradually found their footing, closing the gap to 48-52, trailing by only 4 points, thanks to the efforts of Jalen and Alexander. Entering the third quarter, the Thunder exploded with a stunning performance, scoring 42-20 in a single quarter to successfully reverse the Clippers' lead and enter the final quarter with an 88-72 lead. In the fourth quarter, the Thunder completely controlled the game, with the Clippers unable to narrow the gap, eventually winning by a large margin of 116-98, completing an astonishing comeback. Five Unbelievable Facts: Thunder's Explosion with 42-20, Reversing 22 Points in a Single Quarter If the first and second quarters of the game were still full of suspense, then the Thunder's explosion in the third quarter was simply unbelievable! They scored 42 points in this quarter, overtaking the Clippers…

The Clippers have completed a stunning comeback, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat the Pelicans 116-113, thanks to Powell's explosive performance. The Pelicans were on the verge of victory, but the Clippers refused to let them have it, snatching away what should have been their win at the last moment. The game was like a roller coaster, with ups and downs that made everyone hold their breath. Soon after the game started, the Pelicans seized the opportunity to take the lead. They were in good form, especially McCollum, who started firing three-pointers one after another, making the Clippers' defense struggle. At one point, the Pelicans led by 5 points, and when McCollum hit a buzzer-beater three-pointer, everyone wondered if they could finally hold on and secure this long-awaited victory. But the Clippers fought back. Zubac attacked several times in the paint, not giving the Pelicans any breathing room, helping the Clippers overtake the score. Harden's three-pointers also seemed to have found their touch, hitting several key shots to stabilize the team's morale. Everyone began to suspect that Harden might really be the one who could carry the team. In the second quarter, the Pelicans still hadn't completely relaxed their vigilance, continuing to try to expand their lead, even leading by 8 points at one stage. This is when Powell of the Clippers began to show his power. You have to say, Powell is really a tough character to deal with. He suddenly went on a scoring spree on the court, especially with his consecutive 15 points, directly reducing the Pelicans'…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Clippers suffered their worst loss of the new season, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Harden, as they finally realized who the real star of the team is. If the team could only choose one All-Star, it definitely wouldn't be Powell. The Clippers faced a crushing defeat against the top team in the West, the Thunder, losing by a massive 18 points. In this game, Powell had another poor performance, shooting 1 out of 11 and scoring only 6 points with 6 turnovers. Without Harden, Powell has only made 6 out of 29 shots this season, including a dismal 1 out of 15 from three-point range. The cold, hard facts prove that the true All-Star of this team should be Harden. If the other Clippers players were subjected to the defensive intensity that Harden usually faces, they simply couldn't handle it. Prior to this, Powell's average score had skyrocketed to first place in the Clippers this season, averaging 24.3 points per game. Many people claimed that Powell was the true leader of the Clippers, while Harden was just along for the ride. But now without Harden, can Powell perform better? The reality is that without Harden to draw defenders away, Powell can't maintain an All-Star level of play, nor does he have the ability to do so. This game serves as the most typical example, where he missed 10 consecutive shots and only scored 2 points during garbage time. This means that without Harden, he wouldn't even be able to…

Paul George left, Leonard has been absent for a long time, the outside world did not look good at the Clippers, but Harden led the team to outstanding results. Everyone is looking forward to Leonard's return, Harden said he participated in joint training, Clippers follow-up reporter revealed that Leonard is expected to return within the next two weeks, he missed this season due to right knee inflammation, after returning, the coach will control his playing time. The Clippers are brewing a major trade with the Jazz, targeting John Collins. Tyronn Lue is optimistic about his partnership with Harden, and owner Ballmer also wants to upgrade the No. 4 position to protect Leonard. The Jazz decided to rebuild, Collins was put on the shelf, the Clippers contacted first, both sides negotiated smoothly. Collins averaged 18.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.9 blocks this season, with a shooting percentage of 54%, a three-point shooting percentage of 45.3%, and a free throw percentage of 90.1%, making him one of the members of the 180 Club. His excellent performance makes him the Clippers' top choice for recruitment. But the Clippers signing Collins may come at a cost, as many teams are interested, and the Jazz will negotiate with multiple parties. Although the Clippers have quality chips, there is still competition. If Collins joins forces with Harden and Leonard, the Clippers have a chance to win the championship. What do you think? Welcome to leave a message and comment!

NBA regular season, the Clippers lost 98-116 to the Thunder. The Clippers were leading in the first half of the game, but under the huge defensive pressure from the Thunder in the third quarter, their offense and defense collapsed, ultimately leading to the loss. After the game, the Clippers faced two joys and one concern. The first piece of good news is that Coffey has been performing exceptionally well during this period, almost continuously exploding. He scored a season-high 26 points with 10 out of 14 shots, including 6 out of 8 three-pointers. Even without Harden, he was still able to control the game, which is a comforting point. Looking at it now, he is sufficient as Leonard's substitute. After all, his scoring ability is outstanding, and if traded, it would not be a good choice. He has already demonstrated first-round value. However, his ball-handling and passing skills are not great, but his shooting is definitely not a problem. In addition, the bench players have recovered their form. Porter Jr. and Bamba led the team to an advantage in the first quarter, and without Harden, Porter Jr. can still lead the team. It was just in the third quarter that he got carried away, which has always been his weakness. However, Bamba can still provide stable output, with a very high shooting rate of 5 out of 6. Miller and K. Jones also had good shooting percentages, and Batum remains a solid base, serving as a versatile player. If the bench can maintain this level of play, the Clippers' strength…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. Let's take a look at the performance of the Western Conference teams and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: Thunder defeated the Clippers 116-98, the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 114-106, the Warriors defeated the 76ers 139-105, and the Timberwolves narrowly lost to the Celtics 115-118! The latest Western Conference standings The Thunder, the leader of the Western Conference, is very stable. Today, they faced the Clippers without Harden and once again won in the familiar third quarter with a wave of attacks, winning 22 points in a single quarter with a score of 42-20. They eventually won easily with a score of 116-98, achieving a 13-game winning streak. Their current record has improved to 28 wins and 5 losses, firmly ranking first, leading the Grizzlies behind them by 5.5 games and the third-placed Rockets by 6 games. Thunder's 13-game winning streak remains at the top Teams ranked 4th to 7th are biting each other's win totals, with a maximum difference of only one game. The Nuggets and Mavericks are temporarily ranked 4th and 5th, with their win totals tied. The Clippers and Lakers swapped positions today. The Clippers suffered two consecutive losses with a record of 19 wins and 15 losses. The Lakers avoided being upset at home, defeating the Trail Blazers 114-106, improving their record to 19 wins and 14 losses, leading the Clippers by 0.5 games and returning to the top six. In this game, Davis was absent, but LeBron James and Christie…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued as the Los Angeles Clippers traveled to face the New Orleans Pelicans away from home. The Pelicans were in the midst of a 9-game losing streak, firmly holding the last spot in the Western Conference; while the Clippers were on a 2-game winning streak, needing more victories to avoid falling into the play-in tournament area. Both teams started off with a fierce offensive battle, with the Pelicans slightly ahead in the chaos until the second quarter when the Clippers managed to level the score thanks to Kobe Bryant's heroic performance. After halftime, the Pelicans hit multiple three-pointers, building a massive 16-point lead at one point. In desperate times, Harden stepped up, attacking and assisting to help the Clippers erase the deficit. The two teams then became embroiled in a tug-of-war, with the game's suspense dragging on until the end. The Clippers completed a great comeback with Harden's free throw. Ultimately, the Clippers narrowly defeated the Pelicans 116-113. The Pelicans, plagued by injuries, faced the surging Clippers and gambled with their hot shooting, achieving an impressive 51.2% field goal percentage and sinking 18 three-pointers at a 48.6% rate. In contrast, the Clippers shot only 35.1% from beyond the arc, making just 13 of 37 attempts. However, the Pelicans' limited talent and single-minded approach allowed the Clippers to mount a decisive counterattack with their dominance in the paint. Throughout the game, the Clippers outrebounded their opponents 40-35, dominated the offensive rebounds 14-6, and outscored them in the paint 56-44. Crucially, the Clippers…