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…

The ranking in the Western Conference is crucial for the Clippers, as it directly affects Leonard's return speed and whether they can reach the championship level in the playoffs. Leonard has confirmed his return on January 5th. Currently, the Clippers are ranked fifth in the West, slightly ahead of the Lakers and Nuggets. Despite the absence of their top star Leonard, the Clippers have managed to maintain a top-five record in the West, exceeding expectations. The leadership abilities of Harden and Powell have been quite impressive. With stats of 29+7 and 29+5, Harden has indeed delivered on his promise, giving you a real chance to make the All-Star team. Without Leonard this season, the Clippers' offense and defense have not yet reached their peak. Why have the Clippers been able to achieve a top-five record in the West? According to NBA experts from American media, one of the most important reasons is their collective effort and excellent defense. This season, the Clippers have a defensive efficiency of 108.2, ranking fifth in the league. With Leonard out, every player on the Clippers must give their all on both offense and defense, making the contributions of role players particularly important. Players like Zubac, Coffey, Little Derrick Jones, and Dunn have performed exceptionally well. Officially reported by an NBA journalist from American media, Clippers guard Norman Powell has averaged 28.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.8 steals over the last five games, with a shooting percentage of 52.8% and a three-point percentage of 48.5%. Powell has indeed put up sharp numbers and…

The Clippers defeated the Warriors 102-92 at home, securing their second consecutive win and achieving a triple kill against the Warriors this season. With an 18-13 record, they are now fifth in the Western Conference. The Clippers have been on a roll recently, defeating strong teams like the Grizzlies and the Warriors. The Warriors were smart not to play Curry and Draymond Green as they might not have been able to win against the Clippers anyway. After all, the Clippers had already double-killed the Warriors before this game, winning with or without Curry. Therefore, the Warriors might as well conserve their strength for a full-strength matchup against the Suns, especially at home against Durant. The Suns are in poor form today, losing to the Mavericks without Doncic, and Coach Kerr made a wise decision. Additionally, the Warriors almost pulled off a surprise win, reducing a 21-point deficit to just 3 points in the final quarter. Fortunately, Harden, Powell, and Zubac stepped up. Zubac scored 2 points under the basket, Powell redeemed himself with a three-pointer, and finally, Harden hit a crucial 2-pointer to extend the lead from one point to five. In the last two minutes, the difference between Harden and VanVleet was evident. Today, the Rockets led the Timberwolves by 16 points but were ultimately overturned due to VanVleet's choices in the final moments, attempting various long-range threes without success. VanVleet missed three consecutive three-pointers from outside the arc, allowing the Timberwolves to seize the momentum and secure the victory. On the other hand, when the Warriors closed the…

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…

Refusal to Reverse! Clippers Five Tigers 88+30, Kuminga 34+10+5, New Record Born, Western Fifth Changed Hands On December 28, 2024, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Clippers with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses faced off against the Warriors with a record of 15 wins and 14 losses at home. The Clippers were without Leonard, Mann, and Porter, starting with Harden, Dunn, Powell, Jones, and Zubac. The Warriors were missing Curry, Green, and Payton Jr., starting with Schroder, Hield, Wiggins, Li Kairui, and Davis. In the first quarter, Zubac dunked, Davis and Li Kairui responded, giving the Warriors a 4-2 lead. Dunn and Jones scored, followed by responses from Hield and Wiggins, putting the Warriors ahead 9-6. Dunn, Powell, and Zubac then went on a 9-0 run, allowing the Clippers to take a 6-point lead. Kuminga hit a three-pointer, Zubac made a layup, and the gap was 5 points. Schroder, Moody, and Kuminga helped the Warriors regain the lead by 1 point. Harden made a putback, and Pojeim hit a three-pointer, ending the first quarter with the Warriors leading 21-19. In the second quarter, Dunn made a layup, followed by Kuminga scoring 4 consecutive points, giving the Warriors a 4-point lead. Powell scored 6 straight points and Dunn made a layup, allowing the Clippers to retake the lead by 4 points. Li Kairui and Hield hit three-pointers, putting the Warriors back in the lead by 2 points. Coffey and Zubac helped the Clippers regain the lead by 3 points, with Davis closing the gap. Jones, Harden,…

Before the game, the Warriors announced that Curry would not play against the Clippers and would return in the next game against the Suns. It's obvious that Durant is really pitiful, having just lost to the Mavericks today, and tomorrow he has to play back-to-back against the Warriors, still as an away game. Of course, the weakened Warriors had no way to deal with the Clippers, and the Clippers eventually defeated the Warriors 102-92 to win two consecutive victories. In fact, the Warriors started strong in the first quarter, with Harden starting 1 for 5 and not very interested in shooting, while the Clippers' tactics were still the usual pick-and-roll. Kerr's strategy today was to attack with defense, starting Schroder and Hield, two guns who can score without defense. Then Li Keller was promoted to start at the four position, Wiggins at three, plus center Davis. The Warriors were organized by Li Keller and finished by Davis, but Wiggins had poor shooting, while the Clippers' offense was average, but their defense was good enough to contain the opponent. The Warriors only scored 21 points in the first quarter, while the Clippers scored 19. It wasn't until the second quarter that the Clippers didn't give them a chance, and Harden started to take over. Before halftime, Harden hit two key threes to help the team lead the Warriors 49-43. Harden had 10 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block in the first half, shooting 3 for 7 and 2 for 4 from three-point range. That block was impressive. He fell…

Harden: Only four people in the NBA have truly influenced the world, and I am not qualified yet Throughout NBA history, many epoch-making superstars have emerged, from Russell to Dr. J, from Jordan to Kobe, from James to Curry. The existence of these players has not only made basketball one of the most popular sports but also made the NBA one of the most influential sporting events. However, when it comes to the true global influence of the NBA, there are very few who can reach that level, and they must possess a combination of skills, popularity, quality, and image. Recently, James Harden, a star player for the Clippers, was interviewed, during which he discussed the four players he considers to be the most influential. Harden also stated that only their influence could reach a worldwide scale. Let's take a look at who is on Harden's list. Jordan As we all know, Jordan is hailed as the "God of Basketball." His career is filled with legendary achievements, including six championships with the Chicago Bulls, six Finals MVPs, five regular-season MVPs, ten scoring titles, and more. It's worth noting that these accomplishments were achieved despite Jordan retiring twice. Jordan not only left a deep mark on the court but also extended his influence beyond basketball. His "Air" image has become part of global culture, and his shoe series, "Air Jordan," remains a benchmark for fashion and basketball culture to this day. Kobe As one of the greatest players of this era, Kobe's career was equally brilliant, with five NBA championships, two…

The Clippers really unleashed their firepower in this game, staging an astonishing comeback on the Grizzlies' home court. You might wonder, how exciting was this game? The Clippers were originally seen as underdogs, missing Leonard, while the Grizzlies had Morant, Bane, and Jackson, who indeed had stronger paper strength. But basketball games aren't just about what's on paper, especially in such tense Western Conference ranking battles, which are never that simple. And the result? The Clippers pulled off a stunning comeback, and this victory directly reshaped the Western Conference landscape! The game was filled with tension from the start, with the Grizzlies showing strong momentum at home. Not long after the opening, Bane hit a three-pointer, setting the pace for the team. This shot initially seemed quite exciting, but the Clippers weren't intimidated. Powell quickly responded with a three-pointer of his own, with the score seesawing back and forth, neither side willing to give ground. Look at it, the scores fluctuated like a roller coaster, not giving the opponent any breathing room. Especially the Grizzlies' offense, with Morant scoring continuously, once leading 8-3, making the Clippers' fans' hearts sink. Fortunately, Harden and Dunn of the Clippers gradually warmed up, and the team began to narrow the gap, with the situation becoming increasingly tight. At the end of the first quarter, the Grizzlies still had a slight advantage, leading 30-28. By the second quarter, the Grizzlies suddenly stepped up their game, with Lavinia hitting a three-pointer, once widening the gap to 5 points. Well, the Grizzlies were scoring comfortably, while the…

As the second and third leaders of the Clippers last season, Paul George and Harden have both had brilliant careers, garnering numerous honors and achievements. Even though they are now in the twilight of their careers, both are still core players for their respective teams, holding important tactical positions and roles within the team. At 35 years old, Harden has delivered his best performance in recent seasons. In the absence of Paul George and with Leonard out for the season, Harden has become the undisputed leader of the Clippers this season. With increased ball possession and status, Harden has put forth a highly convincing performance. To date, Harden has played 29 games for the Clippers, averaging 33.9 minutes per game, scoring 22 points, grabbing 6.5 rebounds, dishing out 8.1 assists, making 1.5 steals, and blocking 0.6 shots, with a shooting percentage of 38.9%, a three-point percentage of 34.5%, and a free throw percentage of 89.3%. Although Harden's efficiency is low this season, his contributions and influence on the team go far beyond what the statistics can show. Judging solely from the data, Harden remains among the top guards in the league. Despite facing numerous challenges, Harden has led the Clippers to an impressive record of 17 wins and 13 losses, ranking seventh in the West. Although he cannot match his peak offensive threat, Harden is still a heavily relied upon offensive point for the Clippers this season. He has scored a total of 639 points with an average of 22 points, making him the team's second-highest scorer, and even achieving…