It is well-known that Kawhi Leonard, the star player of the Clippers this season, underwent knee surgery once again during the offseason, causing him to miss all the games at the beginning of the season. Leonard's injury has brought great trouble to the Clippers, and the team could only rely on Harden to lead them through difficult times. Fortunately, Harden did not disappoint, leading the Clippers to an impressive performance, currently ranking fifth in the West. Without Leonard, the Clippers have achieved such results, which is enough to satisfy the fans. However, everyone knows that if the Clippers want to go further, they still need superstars like Leonard to lead the team forward. According to previous reports, Leonard's return is already in the countdown stage. There was news that Leonard would make his comeback around Christmas. However, Christmas has passed, and Leonard has not yet returned. Even so, the time for Leonard's actual return is getting closer and closer. On December 28th, Beijing time, the Clippers' team reporter confirmed the news of Leonard's imminent return. Law Murray reported that Leonard aims to return on January 5th (Beijing time) at home against the Hawks, finally making his season debut! At 11:30 am on January 5th, the Clippers will welcome the challenge of the Hawks at home. Leonard underwent knee surgery during the offseason, missing the Olympics and several early-season games for the Clippers. Recently, Leonard has started to gradually resume training. The Hawks currently have a record of 16 wins and 15 losses, ranking seventh in the East. Under the leadership…

Whoever said Kawhi would return around Christmas, please step forward and take the criticism - he has already announced that he will be out for the season in 2024. The good news is that according to American media reports, Kawhi aims to return on January 5th next year, in the Clippers' home game against the Hawks. Kawhi has completed the team's 5v5 training, which indicates that his return is imminent. Without Kawhi, the Clippers have managed to achieve an 18-13 record and rank fifth in the Western Conference so far this season. Once their star player returns and they enter their complete form, won't they just take off? It's worth noting that as the Clippers rose to fifth in the West, the Warriors dropped to 11th in the West. In the first 15 games of the season, the Warriors could still rank first in the West with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses, but in the last 15 games, they only managed 3 wins and 12 losses. However, the more they lose, the faster the Warriors will seek a third star player, and they are very hopeful of leading the first major trade that will shock the entire league this season. Sorry, but the Heat recently made it clear that they will not trade Butler, so the Warriors have to look elsewhere. To get back to the main point, Kawhi's return will quickly enhance the Clippers' offensive capabilities. So far, they have an average score of 109.4 (22nd in the league) and an offensive efficiency of 110.7 (21st),…

The Los Angeles Clippers have improved their ranking this season compared to last year, with James Harden and Norman Powell leading the team to a fifth-place finish in the Western Conference. With the return of Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers have the potential to challenge for a top-four spot. This season, the Clippers have faced the Golden State Warriors three times and have won all three encounters. Since leaving the Houston Rockets, Harden has a record of 7 wins and 2 losses against the Warriors, compared to his previous record of 1 win and 15 losses during his time with the Rockets. Firstly, the Clippers defeated the Warriors with six players scoring in double figures, showcasing their depth and versatility. Powell, Ivica Zubac, and Harden combined for 62 points, 18 rebounds, and 12 assists, leading the team to victory. The Clippers have won four out of their last five games, steadily improving their winning percentage. Not only are Harden, Powell, and Zubac playing at a high level, but other players like Derrick Jones Jr., Denzel Dunn, and Terance Mann are also setting new personal bests, contributing to the team's balanced offense and defense. Secondly, the Clippers' winning streak was further bolstered by a gift from their competitors. The Denver Nuggets suffered two consecutive losses, allowing the Clippers to overtake them and move up to fifth place in the West. The Clippers now lead the Nuggets by one game and trail the fourth-placed Dallas Mavericks by two games. To reclaim a top-four position, the Clippers must maintain their winning streak, which is…

On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus match in the West, with the Los Angeles Clippers continuing to host the Golden State Warriors. This is the third matchup between the two teams this season, with the Clippers winning both previous encounters, showing a clear advantage. Surprisingly, after the Warriors topped the Western Conference with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses at the beginning of the season, head coach Steve Kerr made a series of questionable decisions, benching Li Kaili and consistently using a small lineup with three guards while maintaining a large rotation of 12-13 players. As a result, the team's record plummeted, with only 3 wins in their last 14 games, dropping to tenth in the West with a record of 15 wins and 14 losses, which was quite unexpected. In response, the team's star player Stephen Curry said, "For me, fun is most important; if playing basketball no longer brings me joy, it will be time for retirement!" It must be said that Curry's words also convey a sense of fatigue. However, while Curry is mentally exhausted, Harden on the Clippers is physically tired. According to Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, although the team's star player Kawhi Leonard successfully completed a 5-on-5 training match again, he will not play in today's game and will not accompany the team on the next three away trips. It must be said that if Leonard does not return, Harden will still have to lead the team alone, facing endless double teams from opponents,…

NBA regular season is in full swing, and the league's landscape is taking shape, with the Wild West reaching new heights! So far, the Thunder lead with a strong record of 24 wins and 5 losses, followed closely by the Grizzlies (22-10), Rockets (21-10), and Mavericks (20-11) forming the second echelon, with no more than one game difference between adjacent teams; the third echelon is even more brutal, with seven powerhouse teams including the Clippers (18-13), Lakers (17-13), Nuggets (16-13), Timberwolves (16-14), Spurs (16-15), Suns (15-15), and Warriors (15-15) forming a melee, with no more than 0.5 games difference between adjacent teams! In other words, one of these 11 teams will ultimately be shut out of the play-in tournament! Although the Los Angeles Clippers are not particularly noticeable in the Wild West, they continue to create surprises and have a promising future! With an 18-13 record and the fourth-best defensive efficiency in the league, the Clippers have earned respect. Over the past few seasons, the Clippers have built their team around the twin stars of Leonard and George, always being championship contenders but never achieving success. This offseason, George and Westbrook left, and the Clippers retained Harden with a two-year, $70 million contract, while also bringing in role players such as Little Jones, Porter, Batum, and KJ. They embarked on a path of mediocrity. Considering that Leonard was returned by the Dream Team in the summer, no one knows when he will return or if he can regain his peak form, even though the world believes in Harden's ability to…

NBA regular season has been going on for more than two months, and the distinction between strong and weak teams has become very clear. If a team has multiple All-Star giants but lacks playoff hopes, it might as well disband on the spot. The Pelicans have the worst record in the Western Conference, with management actively selling core players like Zion Williamson, Ingram, and McCollum. The Kings are ranked 12th in the West, recently suffering a five-game losing streak, and they are also preparing to rebuild the team. Official announcement! The first coach to be fired is born, good news for the Clippers, Embiid is heavily fined, and Doncic's condition. The NBA league officially updates the latest MVP rankings, with Jokic of the Nuggets winning first place again, Antetokounmpo of the Bucks ranking second, and Alexander of the Thunder ranking third. Doncic of the Mavericks ranks fourth, and Tatum of the Celtics ranks fifth. Jokic has maintained an average of 30.7 points + 12.6 rebounds + 9.4 assists + 1.7 steals this season, with a shooting percentage of 56.7% and a three-point percentage of 50% (first in the league). The sixth to tenth places in the MVP rankings are Wenyamamba, Towns, Mitchell, Fox, and James. The Kings officially announced that they have officially dismissed head coach Mike Brown, marking the birth of the first coach to be fired this season. In the 2022-23 season, Mike Brown coached the Kings to a record of 48 wins and 34 losses, finishing third in the West. The Kings returned to the playoffs after…

NBA regular season is in full swing, and the game between the Clippers, who were sitting at home, and the Warriors has concluded. Prior to this game, the Clippers were ranked seventh in the West, while the Warriors were tenth. With Curry and Green absent from this game, the final result was as expected, with the Clippers securing victory and a winning streak, rising to fifth in the Western Conference standings. 26+17+18! The Clippers' winning streak rises to fifth, and the data doesn't lie about who the key to victory is. At the start of the game, both teams had poor shooting and could only score through consecutive attacks on the inside. As the game progressed, the Warriors found their rhythm slightly from beyond the arc, ending the first quarter with a two-point lead. In the second quarter, the game remained close, with the score seesawing. The Clippers had multiple players contributing offensively, while the Warriors seemed somewhat sluggish, trailing by six points at halftime. After the break, the Warriors' offense did not recover but instead declined further, with frequent turnovers and missed shots. The Clippers played steadily, with many players contributing offensively, and they extended their lead into double digits after consecutive scoring runs. When everyone thought the game was without suspense, a turning point arrived. In the fourth quarter, Kuminga scored consecutively, leading the Warriors on an 18:4 run to narrow the gap and bring back the suspense. In the crucial moment, Harden took charge of scoring and assisting, helping the team stabilize the situation and ultimately maintain…

On December 28th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Clippers defeated the Warriors 102-92 to secure their second consecutive victory. This marks the third time this season that the Clippers have defeated the Warriors, extending their winning streak across seasons to six games. In this match, Stephen Curry, the core player of the Warriors, was rested. The Warriors led by 2 points in the first quarter, but the Clippers overtook them in the second quarter and extended their lead to 19 points by the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Warriors managed to reduce the gap to 3 points at one point, but Harden's crucial attack and pass widened the margin again, followed by two successful free throws to seal the victory. The Clippers have now returned to the top six in the Western Conference standings, while the Warriors have fallen out of the top ten. Before the game, Harden embraced John Hao, the Chinese student who is battling illness, once again. It seems that Harden had invited this Chinese student to watch the game, showcasing his warm-hearted nature. In the opening moments, Harden blocked Hield's three-pointer and also made a successful breakthrough, scoring 2 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, and 1 block in the first quarter, despite the Clippers' poor offensive efficiency which left them trailing by 2 points. In the second quarter, Harden provided an assist for Zubac's dunk and then hit a step-back three-pointer. In just 6 minutes, he scored 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist, helping the Clippers…

On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers hosting the Warriors. With Curry absent, the Warriors struggled offensively, scoring only 62 points in three quarters and narrowing the gap in the final quarter but ultimately failing to hold on. In the end, the Warriors lost 92-102 to the Clippers, suffering their third consecutive defeat. In the first quarter, Zubac started with a two-handed dunk, Davis also scored under the basket, and then both teams were locked in a tug-of-war, with neither team's offensive state being particularly good. Wiggins hit a three-pointer, Dunn responded in kind. The two teams traded blows on the offensive end, with Zubac scoring inside, and the Clippers once led 17-12. However, Schroder hit a jumper, Moody countered with a dunk, and the Clippers' offense faltered, with Kuminga making two free throws to take the lead. Harden made his first basket with a put-back, and Pozhemska hit a three-pointer, giving the Warriors a 21-19 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Dunn broke through for a score, Kuminga dunked with both hands, Powell broke through repeatedly for points, and the Clippers regained the initiative by scoring continuously. Li Kai hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, Hield also made a three-pointer, Kofi responded, and the two teams were again locked in a tug-of-war. Just as the Clippers were about to pull away, Kuminga dunked to keep up, Pozhemska hit a three-pointer, and the Warriors took the lead again at 41-40. Harden hit a three-pointer in response, Kofi…

On December 28, 2024, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors at home with a score of 102-92. Despite both teams missing key players, the Clippers secured victory with their stable team performance and multiple scoring points. Here is a review of the game's highlights and seven undeniable facts. Game Review: Clippers Blossom Everywhere, Warriors Fail to Turn the Tide First Quarter: A Tug-of-War Start After the game started, both teams quickly entered the state. Zubac scored first in the paint, and Wiggins responded for the Warriors through mid-to-long-range shooting. Both sides missed multiple attacks, but the Clippers gradually widened the gap through Dunn's breakthroughs and Powell's counterattacks. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led 21-19. Second Quarter: Clippers Establish an Advantage Entering the second quarter, the Clippers launched an offensive climax, with Powell and Zubac continuously scoring under the basket, and the team gradually expanded the point difference. Although the Warriors once narrowed the point difference through Hield and Li Kaili's three-pointers, the Clippers maintained the lead with Kofi's three-pointer and Dunn's stable output. At halftime, the Clippers led 49-43. Third Quarter: Clippers Secure Victory After the start of the second half, the Clippers significantly increased their defensive intensity, forcing the Warriors into multiple turnovers. Zubac continued to score in the paint, and Powell helped the Clippers further expand their lead by breaking through. The Warriors once tried to catch up through Kuminga's personal breakthrough, but failed to form an effective counterattack. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers had…