According to NBA insider Shams, the Clippers are attempting to pursue All-Star point guard D'Angelo Russell, who was recently traded to the Nets, in order to find a backcourt partner for Harden and Leonard. Russell will not be part of the Nets' future plans after leaving the Lakers, and the Clippers can take this opportunity to trade for this excellent point guard with Mann and Tucker. This would allow Russell to play a sixth man role for the Clippers, helping to alleviate the pressure on Harden. Despite Russell's defensive shortcomings, it is believed that he can fully leverage his offensive strengths alongside defenders like Leonard, Little Jones, and Dunn. After all, Russell broke the Lakers' team record for three-pointers made last season. The Clippers currently need a versatile point guard who can handle Harden's ball distribution, initiate his own offense, and organize the team. Tyronn Lue can place Russell in the transition phase or pair him with Harden in the decisive moments. If Russell joins the Clippers, will he be able to help Harden and Leonard return to the Western Conference Finals? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below!

NBA regular season action continued with the Clippers hosting the Hawks. Both teams were looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses. In this game, James Harden returned from injury, and the Clippers' star Kawhi Leonard made his season debut. Six Atlanta players, including Jalen Johnson, Larry Nance Jr., and Bogdan Bogdanovic, were sidelined due to injuries. The two strong teams engaged in a fierce battle. The matchup between top-tier guards James Harden and Trae Young, as well as how Leonard would perform in his comeback game, were the main attractions of the match. For this game, Tyronn Lue adjusted the lineup, starting with Harden, Leonard, Powell, Zubac, and Dunn, while Derrick Jones Jr. came off the bench. Throughout the game, the Clippers dominated, with Harden finishing with 10 points, 15 assists, and 2 steals in just three quarters. Leonard, in his return after 253 days, scored 12 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal in 19 minutes. Zubac had an explosive performance with 18 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block. The Clippers' four key shooters—Norman Powell, Derrick Jones Jr., Terance Mann, and Porter—also stepped up, contributing significantly to the victory. The Clippers won the game 131-105, handing the Hawks their third consecutive loss. Notably, this was Harden's ninth win in as many career matchups against Trae Young. The Clippers' bench also played a significant role, with eight players scoring a total of 69 points, a season-high for the team.

NBA Prediction for November 18th: Rockets Soar to Five Consecutive Wins, Harden Steers Clippers to End Losing Streak Today's predictions for five games were all incorrect, and previously the accuracy rate for predicting wins and losses was around 60-70%. A while ago, I had a conversation with a classmate who works in self-media. He suggested that if I want to pursue a career in NBA self-media, I should adapt to the development of the traffic era. Nowadays, everyone's pace of life is fast, and not many true fans constantly follow the NBA. They only occasionally pay attention to their favorite teams. Only things related to interests will attract more attention. Therefore, during this period, I started trying to develop in the direction of predicting point spread victories and defeats. The accuracy rate of predictions during this period has been extremely low. I completely think from the perspective of a fan, so I fell into the trap set by the bookmakers. I can only continuously summarize experience and hope to improve. There are ten games tomorrow, and the pre-game predictions are as follows: Suns vs Timberwolves (-7.5)‌ Pre-game analysis: Durant and Beal continue to be sidelined due to injuries. Booker has not yet proven that he can lead the team without All-Star teammates. In the last game against the Thunder, Booker shot 2-for-10, scoring only 10 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and the team's record dropped to fifth in the West with 9 wins and 4 losses. The Timberwolves have also been in poor form recently, with 2 wins…

On January 5th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers hosting the Hawks. In this game, Leonard made his debut for the new season, and the Clippers once unleashed a 16-0 offensive on the offensive end, with Xiaoqiang continuously delivering dunks, but the Hawks managed to catch up with the score through their three-point shooting. However, in the second quarter, the Clippers found their rhythm from beyond the arc while the Hawks struggled to keep up, resulting in a 27-4 run that widened the gap, ending the half with a 74-54 lead over the Hawks. In this game, Leonard started, and the two teams were initially locked in a seesaw battle, trading blows on the offensive end, with Leonard hitting his first three-pointer of the season. However, after Xiaoqiang came off the bench, the Clippers suddenly picked up momentum, with Xiaoqiang delivering consecutive alley-oops, followed by Harden assisting Xiaoqiang on a counterattack, igniting the crowd and unleashing a 16-0 run to take a 29-14 lead. Matthews' 3+1 helped stem the bleeding, but the Clippers couldn't maintain their momentum as Matthews hit another three-pointer, Trae Young responded with a three-pointer, and Lisha responded with a dunk, leading to a 14-0 run by the Hawks to end the first quarter with the Clippers leading 29-28. In the second quarter, Coffey hit a three-pointer, Powell scored on a drive, and the Hawks continued to score to stay close, with Matthews hitting a three-pointer and Powell responding. Zubac added a putback dunk, but the Hawks' offense suddenly went cold, missing multiple…

Kawhi Leonard's injury news has been back and forth, but it finally got confirmed today. He made his season debut, and as they say, actions speak louder than words. Indeed, that turned out to be the case when facing the Eastern Conference powerhouse, the Atlanta Hawks. The Clippers' confidence skyrocketed with Leonard's return, and the team's morale soared as they dominated the game. Ultimately, the Clippers secured a 131-105 victory at home, ending their two-game losing streak. We previously mentioned that Leonard's comeback would be a significant advantage for James Harden, allowing him to catch his breath. In recent times, Harden has almost been crushed by pressure. After all, he is 35 years old, not in his prime like he was at 28 during his Houston Rockets days. If it were his Rockets era, Leonard could miss the entire regular season, and Harden could still lead the team to a top-four record by himself. However, Harden's physical condition has indeed deteriorated significantly; he has succumbed to time. The most noticeable change with Leonard's return is that Harden can focus on organizing and setting up his teammates instead of having to do everything himself. However, there is one aspect that seems unreasonable. We initially thought Leonard would replace Dunn's role, but it turned out to be replacing Jones at the power forward position. Tyronn Lue must have had his reasons, but Leonard should ideally play the small forward position to reduce wear and tear. It's clear that Harden and Powell in the backcourt, Leonard at the three, and Jones and Zubac…

On January 5th, Beijing time, a regular NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Atlanta Hawks at the Clippers' home court attracted widespread attention from fans. This was because after 253 days, Leonard finally made his comeback. This was also the first time that Leonard played for the team in the Clippers' new arena. Before the game, Tyronn Lue stated in an interview that Leonard would still have certain restrictions on playing time. How is Leonard's condition? Can he maintain the top level of the league as before the injury? After the opening, the Clippers' second score came from Leonard. Harden suddenly passed the ball to the opposite side of the arc during his run, Leonard pressed the defense and decisively jumped to shoot, scoring a three-pointer. Throughout the first quarter, Leonard played for 7 minutes and 18 seconds, shooting 3 out of 1 for 3 points, with 2 rebounds and 1 assist. In the second quarter, Leonard remained energetic, continuously jumping and madly grabbing, with a voracious appetite. Halfway through the quarter, Harden continued to deliver a wonderful pass during the counterattack, Leonard caught the ball and shot, replicating the goal from the first quarter. After scoring, Leonard continuously instructed his teammates on defense while returning to defend, showing great confidence. In addition to the offensive end, Leonard immediately returned to the top level on the defensive end, stealing the ball twice in just 2 seconds, and what was even more amazing was that he didn't even touch the defender. When he received Zubac's transfer pass and…

On January 5th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a match between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Atlanta Hawks. The Clippers, as a strong team in the East, ranked 7th in the West with a record of 19 wins and 15 losses after completing 34 rounds of the regular season. They recently suffered two consecutive losses to the Spurs and Thunder, and urgently needed a victory to boost the team's morale. The Hawks, as an emerging force centered around young players, had a fluctuating performance this season. After consecutive losses to the Nuggets and Lakers, they also suffered two consecutive defeats and ranked 7th in the East before the game. This match is a contest between the 7th-ranked teams from the East and West, and it is particularly noteworthy that Leonard made his comeback debut in this round, as well as the strong confrontation between Harden and Trae Young. Who will lead their team to victory in the end? Let's wait and see. Ultimately, after four quarters of competition, the Clippers defeated the Hawks 131-105. Player ratings: 4 players scored perfectly, 4 passed, and 2 struggled! With the departure of Paul George and Leonard's long absence, Harden had to lead the team alone. Although their performance was also up and down, it was much more optimistic than expected. However, they lost consecutively to the Spurs and Thunder in the last two rounds, which affected the team's morale. They urgently needed a victory to boost the morale of the entire team. Facing the Hawks, who just suffered a…

Clippers Win Big by 26 Points! Harden Scores 10+2+15, After the Game, Leonard Enters the Court to Celebrate Victory with Teammates Beijing time, the NBA regular season Clippers hosted the Hawks at home. The Clippers' starting lineup today is Harden, Dunn, Powell, Leonard, Zubac. The Hawks' starting lineup is Trae Young, Daniels, Krajicek, Lissaj, Capela. Leonard made his season debut after a long absence due to injury. It's hard to say how he will perform in his first game back. However, as long as Leonard returns, it is believed that the Clippers' record will continue to improve. The Hawks just had a tough game against the Lakers yesterday, and today they are playing their second game in as many nights, which may lead to some fatigue for the players, which could be an advantage for the Clippers. At the start of the first quarter, how is Leonard performing? He caused turnovers on defense and hit a three-pointer on offense, even while being guarded closely by the opponent. It seems that both offensively and defensively, he is back at full strength. The two teams played back and forth in the first quarter, with the Clippers taking a slight lead at one point, but the Hawks were able to respond in time and reduce the gap, preventing the Clippers from gaining momentum. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Hawks 29-28 by a single point. However, in the second quarter, the situation changed dramatically. After a brief struggle between the two teams, the Clippers began to dominate on…

Title: Defeat! The Hawks' Five Tigers Score 77+23, Harden with 10+15, Leonard's Debut Surprise, Western Conference Landscape Changes Content: On January 5, 2025, Beijing time, the Clippers with a record of 19 wins and 15 losses faced the Hawks with 18 wins and 17 losses at home. The Clippers' top star, Leonard, made his season debut after returning from injury. How would he perform? The Hawks were playing back-to-back games, having lost to the Lakers the previous day and suffering their second consecutive defeat. They were eager for a strong comeback, but could they win against the Clippers with Leonard? The Clippers' starting lineup was Harden, Dunn, Powell, Leonard, and Zubac, while the Hawks were without Johnson, starting with Young, Daniels, Krajicek, Risa, and Capela. In the first quarter, Powell scored with a hook shot, Young made a layup, and Risa hit a three-pointer, giving the Hawks a 5-2 lead. Leonard responded with a three-pointer, and Daniels made a layup, leaving the Hawks ahead by 2 points. Zubac, Powell, and Dunn then took over, giving the Clippers a 3-point lead. Capela, Young, and Krajicek scored for the Hawks, but Jones, Powell, Batum, Harden, and Coffey went on a 16-0 run, extending the Clippers' lead to 15 points. Matthews and Young hit back-to-back threes, and Risa dunked, reducing the gap to 1 point. The first quarter ended with the Clippers leading 29-28. In the second quarter, Coffey and Powell scored 5 points in a row, extending the Clippers' lead to 6 points. Matthews and Rody closed the gap to 2 points,…

Leonard's injury news is full of twists and turns. First, Law Murray, the Clippers' reporter, reported that Leonard would not return against the Hawks at home, with the time being further postponed. However, just a few hours after this news came out, Chris Haynes and Shams suddenly reported that Leonard's status had been adjusted to "probable." Interestingly, the latest injury report from the Clippers also showed that Leonard's status had changed from "out" to "questionable." We don't know if Leonard will play or not, as Rivers said on the "Off Guard" program. He suggested that Leonard should stop creating confusion. Harden is tired; he is working hard now. If he wants to play, he should come back directly instead of making people guess repeatedly. Rivers even mocked, saying that Leonard gives people the impression that he has been injured 1500 times. If, hypothetically, Leonard returns in the next game, it would certainly be a help to Harden. We can't give a definitive answer now, for fear that Leonard might change his mind again. Let's assume Leonard returns; then Harden's pressure would be significantly reduced. This season, Harden averages 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. When Harden plays, the Clippers have a record of 19 wins and 13 losses. In the two games he missed, the Clippers lost both. The performances of Powell and Zubac without Harden have well demonstrated Harden's value. As Tyronn Lue analyzed today, if Harden doesn't make the All-Star team this season, he would be disappointed. Tyronn Lue believes that Harden is undoubtedly leading the team…