A pivotal game in the NBA regular season saw the Clippers defeat the Heat 109-98 at home, ending their two-game losing streak. In this match, the Clippers started with Harden, Powell, Zubac, Dunn, and Leonard. The Heat countered with Herro, Hesmith, Harks, Rozier, and Love in their starting lineup. During the first quarter, the Clippers struggled, with a low shooting percentage and lackluster performance from their key players, including Leonard who remained off-form even after resting. They trailed the Heat by 7 points, with a score of 28-35. In the second quarter, both teams experienced a sharp decline in shooting accuracy; however, their defenses were commendable, resulting in an extremely low-scoring half with a 15-13 split. At halftime, the Clippers were down by 5 points, with a score of 43-48. At halftime, Harden had 5 points and 5 assists, Leonard had 4 points and 4 assists, Zubac had 13 points and 9 rebounds, and Powell had 7 points and 2 rebounds. Dunn contributed 2 points and 4 assists, Jones had 2 points and 1 assist, Coffey scored 3 points, Bamba had 5 points and 7 rebounds, and Porter added 2 points. For the Heat, Herro led with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, Love had 9 points, Rozier contributed 6 points and 6 rebounds, and Hesmith added 5 points. In the third quarter, Powell, Harden, and Zubac found their offensive rhythm, scoring consistently and leading the Clippers to an efficient defense that held the Heat to just 20 points. They outscored the Heat 36-20 in the quarter, ending the…

The Clippers are pressuring management to act, as there is little chance of winning the championship without reinforcements. It's time to prepare. If management doesn't trade for a backup center, it would send a signal that this is all the Clippers can do this year, and making it to the play-in tournament would be considered a success. Natural disasters and accidents are inevitable, and the Clippers' management has likely come to terms with the fact that this season will be what it is. Even reaching the play-in tournament would be considered a good outcome; don't expect much in the playoffs. Management's approach this season seems to be to take things as they come, which is why they let George go without much resistance. The normal strategy should have been similar to when Durant left the Warriors; use George to acquire an immediate contributor like Russell, then make further moves later. Losing George for nothing is akin to when the Rockets gave up on Howard; it signifies that management has given up on the championship framework, at least for 1-2 years. The team will just have to see how far they can go, but the Rockets had Harden in his prime, so their rebuilding process was faster. During the summer, the contract offered to Harden by the Clippers was a sign of respect; it was relatively large in the market but not overly expensive. If you're willing to sign, stay and play well; if you want to join a championship contender or leave in the summer, they'll make it easy for…

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.

Today, the Clippers without Harden faced off against the Thunder, who had already won 12 consecutive games before the match. In the first half, the Thunder did not perform well, perhaps due to the common occurrence of underestimating their opponent when a strong team faces a "weak" one. At halftime, the Clippers were still in the lead. However, at the start of the third quarter, the Thunder launched an offensive spree with a 17-5 run. The third quarter alone saw them score 42 points to the Clippers' 20, winning the quarter by a margin of 22 points. Ultimately, the Thunder secured a decisive victory over the Clippers with a final score of 116-98, achieving their 13th consecutive win and setting a new team record for consecutive victories! In all honesty, given the Clippers' lineup today, if they were able to defeat the Thunder, the latter should give up their status as the top team in the West. Some people previously claimed that with Chet's injury, the Thunder would be finished. However, they have Harten! In today's game, Harten played for 23 minutes, shooting 5 out of 9 attempts, scoring 11 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. The depth of the Thunder's roster is truly enviable. With both depth and star power, they have a perfect roster structure. Now, what level does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander occupy in the NBA? MVP material, perhaps?! In today's game, Alexander played three quarters, shooting 9 out of 17 attempts, making 2 out of 5 three-pointers, and converting all 9 free throws, accumulating 29…

The Clippers defeated the Warriors 102-92, successfully stabilizing the situation and rejecting the Warriors' comeback attempt! The plot of this game was truly unpredictable, making the audience's hearts race, especially with the Clippers' explosive performance in the third quarter, which was breathtaking. If it weren't for the Warriors missing several key opportunities at the end, who knows if the outcome would have been different? The game started with both teams fiercely competing. Zubac's dunk opened the scoring for the Clippers, while the Warriors did not back down, with Davis and Li Keller responding in kind, as the score remained close throughout. However, the Clippers' Dunn, Jones, and Powell suddenly erupted, combining for a 9-0 run that briefly gave them the lead. Despite Kuminga's three-pointer keeping the Warriors in the game, they still trailed 21-19 at the end of the first quarter. Honestly, that 9-0 run caught the Warriors off guard, and if it weren't for Kuminga's timely response from beyond the arc, the game might have been taken away by the Clippers. In the second quarter, the game became even more intense. The Clippers started strong with Dunn's layup, but the Warriors quickly responded with Kuminga's four points to pull ahead. Both teams engaged in an offensive battle, with the Warriors' Li Keller and Hield hitting threes to take the lead again, only for the Clippers' Harden and Coffey to respond with their own threes to regain the advantage. At halftime, the Clippers led 49-43, creating a tense atmosphere where neither team could establish a significant lead. But in the…

NBA regular season continues to play, the Clippers lost 86-122 to the Spurs on the road, ending their 3-game winning streak. In this game, the Clippers started off in a terrible state, with their offense repeatedly failing and a very low success rate under the basket. The Spurs took advantage of the Clippers' physical issues from back-to-back games, frequently pushing counterattacks and speeding up. By the end of the first quarter, the Clippers were already trailing by 14 points at 17-31. In the second quarter, although the Clippers' offense improved somewhat, they still couldn't stop the Spurs' momentum, scoring 26-32 in the quarter, and by halftime, the Clippers were down by 20 points. In the second half, the Clippers remained passive on both offense and defense. By the middle of the third quarter, their deficit had exceeded 25 points. In the latter half of the third quarter, Tyronn Lue began to bring in third-string substitutes one after another, and the entire fourth quarter turned into garbage time, with the point difference growing larger and larger, ultimately resulting in a disaster. After the loss, the Clippers' record stands at 19 wins and 14 losses. So where exactly did they lose in this game? Perhaps the data can give us some answers. Harden shot 11 for 5, made 2 out of 6 three-pointers, and 5 out of 6 free throws, scoring 17 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, and 5 turnovers. Today, Harden's personal offensive performance was actually quite good, especially in the first quarter when the whole…

On December 31, 2024, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 116-113 on the road, extending their winning streak while the Pelicans continued to sink into a nine-game losing streak. This game was undoubtedly an exciting offensive and defensive battle, with the Clippers' defense and key players' performances becoming decisive factors in the final outcome. However, the most shocking aspect of the game was not a single moment of offensive explosion, but rather three "unbelievable facts" that quietly emerged, changing the direction of the entire game. Game Review: Clippers' Hard-Fought Comeback Against the Pelicans The Pelicans' poor performance continued, as they had already suffered nine consecutive losses. The focus of this game was whether they could stop the decline in the absence of their two core players, Zion and Ingram. Despite this, the Pelicans still showed strong offensive firepower, with Murphy and McCollum combining for 67 points, repeatedly pushing the Clippers to the brink. However, the Clippers managed to pull off a comeback in the final moments thanks to the crucial performances of Harden and Powell. The game started with the Pelicans taking the lead with accurate three-point shooting and fast-paced offense, ending the first quarter with a 37-31 advantage. Although the Clippers completed a counterattack in the second quarter led by Powell, the Pelicans remained close in score. In the third quarter, the Pelicans widened the gap again, with the Clippers trailing at one point 77-65. It wasn't until the fourth quarter that the Clippers launched a counterattack under Powell's outstanding performance, ultimately securing the…

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…