In the fierce arena of the NBA, every game is like a war without gunpowder. When the Clippers meet the Nuggets, this match is even more filled with suspense and anticipation. On December 14th, Beijing time, the Clippers challenged the Nuggets away from home, but they were defeated by their opponents with a score of 98-120, suffering an unexpected three consecutive losses. This game not only disappointed the Clippers' fans but also shocked the entire basketball world. What exactly caused this crushing defeat? Harden's return did not save the team's decline. Although he contributed 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, his 9 turnovers were alarming. Obviously, Harden still needs time to adapt to the rhythm of the game and find chemistry with his teammates. Zubac and Powell also performed unsatisfactorily. As the team's interior pillar, Zubac scored a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds, but he seemed somewhat helpless on the defensive end. Powell, as the team's top scorer, only managed to score 16 points in this game, far below his season average of 26 points. This undoubtedly exposed the Clippers' problems on the offensive end; they need to find more scoring points to share the pressure. On the Nuggets' side, although the team has been in poor form recently, they showed their strength in this game. Jokic's performance was as stable as ever, shooting 6 for 9 and efficiently scoring 16 points with 7 rebounds. More importantly, he made significant contributions on the defensive end, repeatedly grabbing key rebounds and blocking shots. Murray, Gordon, and Porter Jr.…

In the fierce arena of the NBA, every matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers is like a meticulously planned basketball feast. Especially when this matchup becomes a revenge game, the competition between the two sides is even more filled with tension and excitement. The Nuggets returned home with the regret of their previous loss, while the Clippers embarked on their away journey with the confidence of victory. From the start of the game, the Nuggets quickly established a leading advantage with their tenacious defense and accurate outside shooting. Although the Clippers have superstars like Harden, they found it difficult to find stable scoring points under the tight defense of the Nuggets. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets had already taken a 7-point lead at 29-22, which undoubtedly dealt a significant blow to the Clippers. Entering the second quarter, the Clippers began to adjust their tactics, attempting to close the gap through quick offensive and defensive transitions. Harden also began to showcase his individual abilities, scoring consecutively and assisting his teammates. The Nuggets did not panic as a result; they relied on the strength of the team and precise outside shooting to maintain their lead. At halftime, the Clippers were only trailing by 1 point at 47-48, further escalating the suspense of this revenge game. In the second half of the game, both sides engaged in even more intense competition. The Nuggets steadily maintained their slight lead in the third quarter. While the Clippers launched a fierce counterattack in the fourth quarter, trying to…

With a $33 million contract, it's finally time to say goodbye to the Clippers! Harden has moved on, but you really should retire. The NBA is a place where talent speaks volumes, and while the numbers on the paycheck don't tell the whole story, they do reflect the vision of team management and the value of the players themselves. Tucker's three-year, $33 million contract initially appears to be a sign of respect for a 39-year-old veteran, but upon closer inspection, it's the aftermath of a "sentimental drama." Sentiments have their price, but competition is merciless. The contract that Tucker secured with Harden's help at the 76ers has now become the heaviest burden for the Clippers, which is truly lamentable. This season, there are numerous examples in the league where exorbitant contracts do not match actual performance. The Timberwolves' record plummeted due to internal adjustments; the Suns lost their soul when Durant left; looking at the 76ers, Embiid earns $49 million but can't lead the team; the Clippers, despite their reputation as a powerhouse, are held back by emotional burdens. And Tucker is the epitome of the Clippers' "emotional debt." Tucker exercised his player option worth $11.54 million this summer, which is reasonable compensation, but the problem is that Tucker can no longer justify these figures on the court. Last season, in 32 games, he averaged only 1.6 points and was almost benched. This season, he has virtually "disappeared," lacking speed on the court, unable to keep up with physicality, and even losing the defensive toughness that once made him famous.…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Houston Rockets visiting the Washington Wizards. In the first quarter, the Wizards took advantage of their home court and established a 10-point lead. In the second quarter, the Rockets staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 37 points with both inside and outside shots, successfully overtaking the score. After halftime, the Rockets grew even stronger, with Green and Shen Jing leading the charge. The Rockets won the third quarter by 16 points, extending the lead to over 20 points. In the final quarter, the Wizards struggled to mount a comeback, allowing the Rockets to easily secure the victory. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Wizards 135-112. The Rockets are ranked second in the West, while the Wizards are at the bottom of the East, making them teams of different calibers! Faced with the formidable Rockets, the Wizards were eager to fight but ultimately powerless, falling behind after an initial strong start! Throughout the game, the Rockets dominated the paint with a 62-44 scoring advantage over the Wizards and controlled fast breaks with a 30-21 scoring edge. Additionally, the Rockets forced 18 turnovers with 15 steals, converting them into 35 points; in contrast, the Rockets only committed 10 turnovers, with the Wizards scoring just 13 points off turnovers. Unable to match the Rockets' intensity, the Wizards resorted to heavy reliance on three-point shooting, attempting 40 threes and making 15 with a 37.5% success rate. However, the Rockets managed to bounce back from a slow start, hitting 15 threes at a 39.5% clip,…

This year, the Philadelphia trio has started off with poor results, currently at 14 wins and 20 losses, ranking at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and not even qualifying for the play-in tournament. Embiid often skips games, forming a rest partnership with George. Additionally, since George joined Philadelphia, his statistics have experienced a cliff-like decline. So far this season, George averages only 16.2 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 41.4% and a three-point percentage of 33%. It's worth noting that last season, when playing alongside Harden, George averaged 23 points, with a shooting percentage of 47% and an impressive three-point percentage of 41%. It's unimaginable that in just one year, George's statistics and shooting percentage have declined so significantly. There can only be one explanation: James Harden's enhancement of George. Obviously, Powell has put up similar scoring and shooting percentage numbers to George's last season while playing alongside Harden this year. Does this also suggest that Harden himself boosts the wing players? In the last game against the Suns, George had a shooting percentage of 5 out of 18. This season, George has already had six games with a shooting percentage below 30%. Last season, George played 74 games for the Clippers, with only nine games having a shooting percentage below 30%, and we're not even halfway through the season this year. Without comparison, you wouldn't know, but once you compare, you'll find that George really did decline after leaving Harden. There's no longer anyone around him who can help draw defensive resources to surround and attack,…

In the NBA, a stage filled with superstars, scoring 40 points in a single game is already a hallmark of top-tier scorers. However, accumulating 100 games with 40+ points is as challenging as climbing Mount Everest! Throughout NBA history, only a handful of players have left their names on this remarkable list. If Chamberlain's record of 271 times is as high as the ceiling, then Harden's achievement of 103 times is the only beacon among active players. The question arises: does scoring 40+ points reflect a player's skill or is it an exaggerated product of modern basketball rules? More importantly, who among the current players can climb this "century peak"? Why is scoring 40+ points so magical? Because in a game, scoring 40 consecutive points almost means you are dominating the defense, and the whole court revolves around you. Both scoring ability and game dominance must be at their peak. The difficulty lies not in one or two occasional occurrences but in maintaining long-term stable output throughout your career. To maintain health, keep a hot hand, and a steady rhythm, all these conditions are indispensable. Reaching 100 games requires not only talent but also diligence, dedication, and even a bit of resilience. James Harden is currently the only active player to achieve 100 games with 40+ points, accumulating a total of 103 times. This means that roughly every five to six games, he can score an astonishing 40+. Most of this record comes from his peak period with the Rockets. During the 2018-19 season, Harden was like a "scoring machine,"…

On January 7, 2025, the NBA regular season continued with intense competition as the Clippers faced off against the Timberwolves on the road. Prior to this game, the Clippers held a record of 20 wins and 5 losses, ranking 7th in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves were ranked 10th with a record of 17 wins and 17 losses. In the previous round, the Clippers had a big win over the Hawks under the leadership of Leonard's return, but they failed to maintain their momentum and ultimately suffered a narrow defeat of 106-108, experiencing a significant 19-point comeback. Game Review: The Clippers once led but failed to maintain their advantage In this game, the Clippers fielded a starting lineup of Leonard, Harden, Powell, Zubac, and Dunn, while the Timberwolves were led by Edwards, Randle, Gobert, McDaniels, and DiVincenzo. At the beginning of the game, both teams had a relatively dull offensive rhythm and relied on free throws to open the scoring. As the game progressed, the Clippers gradually took the initiative and steadily widened the gap through stable offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Timberwolves 27-16. Entering the second quarter, the Timberwolves began to counterattack, with Reed contributing 7 points and Conley also scoring 8 points, helping the team achieve a single-quarter score of 30-26. At halftime, the Clippers still maintained a 7-point lead, with the score at 53-46. After changing sides for the second half, the Clippers, despite leading, failed to effectively control the game's rhythm, allowing the Timberwolves to gradually regain their…

In today's era of small-ball, the three-pointer is undoubtedly the main theme of NBA games, with even many interior players increasing their three-point attempts. So, let's take a look at how many three-pointers various star players have made so far this season. Harden Harden's performance this season can only be described as average, with an average of 21+6+8 stats, but he leads the league in turnovers, with a shooting percentage of only 39.2%. From beyond the arc, Harden averages 8.1 attempts per game, making 2.8 shots, with a 34.5% shooting percentage, totaling 92 three-pointers so far this season. Curry Curry's performance this season has also been inconsistent, averaging 22.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, with a shooting percentage of 45.2%, and the Warriors are currently ranked ninth in the West with a record of 18 wins and 17 losses. However, in terms of three-point shooting, Curry remains stable, averaging 10.3 attempts per game to make 4.3 shots, ranking second in the league, with a 42% shooting percentage, and has accumulated 121 three-pointers so far. James Despite being 40 years old, there's no denying that James still maintains an excellent competitive state, averaging 24 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.9 assists this season, with a shooting percentage as high as 50.7%, which is also the key to the Lakers' current position in fifth place in the West. And as he gets older, James' performance from beyond the arc has become more stable, averaging 5.8 attempts per game to make 2.3 shots, with a 38.9% shooting percentage, and has made a total…

In a game on January 7th, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Clippers faced unprecedented refereeing controversies, with five key whistle calls going against them, sparking widespread discussion and questioning. Compared to the controversy over refereeing issues that arose when the Lakers faced the Rockets previously, the Clippers' experience this time is undoubtedly more severe, being considered a true "black whistle" incident. Reflecting on the Lakers' game against the Rockets, LeBron James and his head coach expressed their dissatisfaction with the referees after the match, accusing them of targeting the Lakers and mocking the Rockets for flopping. However, the referee's report revealed no incorrect or missed calls, making the Lakers' complaints seem weak. In contrast, the Clippers' situation makes the Lakers' grievances seem insignificant. During the Clippers' game against their opponents, Harden became the "epicenter" of refereeing errors. He was called for three offensive fouls throughout the game, with the third being particularly absurd. At a crucial moment in the game, Harden's non-ball-carrying hand made slight contact with opponent Randle, and the referee immediately called an offensive foul. Prior to this, Harden had also been called for an offensive foul after a brilliant pass, at which point Leonard had already scored an open three-pointer, but the referee nullified the score due to Harden's offensive foul. This call not only left Harden feeling helpless and desperate but also cost the Clippers valuable points. Even more bizarrely, it seemed that the referee decided to call an offensive foul on Harden only after seeing Leonard open for a shot. This "watching the ball go…

On January 7th, Beijing time, the Clippers were beaten 17-0, and their team leader suddenly left the court, giving all his teammates a heavy blow. Leonard's decision to leave the game was a shock to everyone, leaving Harden with no choice but to shrug his shoulders, which is why they suffered a triple kill. The game between the Clippers and the Timberwolves truly showcased the intensity of the playoffs. The Los Angeles Clippers had a lead of up to 19 points, but were dramatically reversed by the Timberwolves in the third quarter. The biggest impact came at a critical moment when they were being turned around, and Leonard dealt a heavy blow to his teammates by announcing his withdrawal from the game! At that point, the Clippers had already experienced a stunning 29-point comeback. They had been leading by 19 points, but were then overtaken by 10 points. In this crucial moment, what the team needed most was for their leader to step up. However, the camera then shifted to the sidelines, showing Leonard choosing to exit the game. The camera captured the moment when the Clippers' leader, who had just been hit with a 17-0 run, was substituted off the court. Seeing Leonard in such a state, it was clear that their morale had taken a massive hit. They were playing and then he just left the court. Who could bear that? Leonard's shooting percentage at the time was 3 out of 11 shots in 21 minutes, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. However, his…