The Clippers defeated the Nets 126-67 in a game where they dominated from the second and third quarters, easily widening the point difference to secure a decisive victory. Following the game, the Clippers received four pieces of good news. Powell has found his role in the past two games. Previously, he had been attempting to dribble into the paint to increase his offensive aggression. However, in these two games, Powell focused on taking open shots and attacking the basket when opportunities arose from the wing. This approach allowed him to stabilize his scoring. In today's game, Powell shot 7 for 10, including 3 for 4 from three-point range, scoring 18 points with 2 assists and 3 steals. This is the playing style he should maintain, and it is expected that he will continue to perform at this level. Leonard's performance was a huge surprise. He had been struggling in previous games, only scoring 26 points in three matches. But today, Leonard had a major breakout, shooting 8 for 11 to score 23 points. This efficiency is impressive and can win over many fans. Especially after losing weight, Leonard's play on the offensive end has become more agile. His low-post moves and shooting have returned, which is great news for him. If Leonard can continue to perform at this level, the Clippers' offense and defense will become even more formidable. With Leonard's presence, Harden has also been playing exceptionally well. Previously, opponents would double-team Harden, making it difficult for him to score or facilitate plays on offense. However, in recent games,…
The Los Angeles Lakers have recently had to postpone several games due to the Los Angeles wildfires, despite the players expressing their desire to play. Safety concerns have forced them to take this measure. The Lakers currently hold a record of 20 wins and 16 losses, ranking sixth in the Western Conference. Their performance this season is significantly better than last season, but they still have a long way to go before becoming serious contenders for the championship. During the trade window period of the 2024-25 season, the Lakers made moves to bolster their title chances by trading away D'Angelo Russell and acquiring two 3D forwards, Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. However, their perimeter defense and offense still leave something to be desired. American media outlet "Fadeaway World" has suggested that the Lakers should make a four-for-one trade to acquire New Orleans Pelicans star Herbert Jones to support LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles Lakers receive: Herbert Jones New Orleans Pelicans receive: Jared Vanderbilt, Skifino, 2029 first-round draft pick (LAL), 2025 second-round draft pick (LAC) Are the Lakers preparing to build a small lineup with four big men, returning to the model of the 2019-20 season? To compete for the championship, the Lakers must prepare themselves for the playoffs this season. Herbert Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans is a good candidate for reinforcement. So far in the 2024-25 season, he has averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks; with a field goal percentage of 43% and a three-point shooting percentage of 30%. Despite…