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Wang blast 46+10+10! Clippers beat the King, Leonard analysis thoroughly, Harden is still the top point guard

In the end of an NBA game today, the Clippers to 119-99 victory over the King, the game is completely without suspense, the first quarter of the Clippers led by 8 points, the second quarter point difference once came to 30 points, the third quarter of the Clippers still dominate, the last quarter is completely reduced to garbage time. In terms of data, Leonard 31 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Harden 15 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 2 turnovers, the king bomb combined 46+10+10, beat the King. George 9 points 6 assists 2 steals 3 turnovers, the second half because of the sore groin did not play, Westbrook 8 points 7 rebounds 3 assists 4 turnovers, Powell 15 points 2 assists, Mann 10 points 5 rebounds 2 assists.

Now the Clippers have won 5 consecutive games, beating opponents have Warriors, Nuggets, Jazz, Trail Blazers and Kings, in addition to the Blazers play ugly, the other 4 games Clippers have shown strong strength, give us the feeling is on track. Why the Clippers suddenly began to force, there are three main reasons, the first is to re-determine the leader status of Leonard, because in the past when losing, George's shots are often more than Leonard, small card like two masters, in terms of scoring ability and stability, George is far less than Leonard, so give the ball to small card, the Clippers are difficult to lose. During the five-game winning streak, Leonard was a god.


Against the king is 11 of 14, 11 of 19 in the last game, 14 of 23 against the Jazz, Leonard's ball rights are increasing, efficiency is also ridiculously high, in fact, today's game, the King's various pincers against Leonard, but still can't stop the angry robot. The second point, Harden gradually adapted to the Clippers system, basically based on passing, as soon as possible after the half to Leonard, with the beard in, Leonard scoring is a lot easier, at the same time, Harden and Zubatz pick-and-roll is also becoming more skilled, beard actually also want to shoot more, more points, but Tyronn Lu does not allow him to do so, Lu guidance that Harden is to pass.

The third point is quite critical, Tyronn Lue is intentionally weakening the role of Westbrook, Harden in Harden holding the ball, Harden is not in, Leonard often holding the ball, and then the transition stage, Harden will lead the bench to play, resulting in Westbrook's appearance time is further compressed, Tyronn Lue is clear in his heart, Harden's role for the Clippers should be above Westbrook, because the beard has the ability to project, The Clippers are not going to face a 5-4 defense. It should be noted that Harden and Westbrook were on the court at the end of the third quarter, and Tyronn Lue seemed to test whether the two could be compatible, but it was garbage time and the Clippers were fine even if they made mistakes.

In an interview after the game, Leonard had this to say about the big win: "The last two games we've come out of the gate fighting, we've stopped people, we've made shots offensively, our defense drives us, we've got a solid team, and we've got a great attitude." It was easy to understand what Leonard meant. He attributed the Clippers' winning streak to playing very well in the first quarter, and he also praised the Clippers' defense. When asked about the impact of Harden's arrival, Leonard said: "Working with a player like Harden, your job becomes easier."

Leonard continued: "You all know how good Harden is, he's the best point guard in the league, my game is a lot easier, Harden makes me get open looks, that's all I can ask for." Leonard can be described as thorough analysis, he believes that Harden is still a top point guard, the outside world underestimates the beard. Similarly, Harden also gave an interview, referring to the fifth straight win he said: "Tonight was a good win, the last eight to 10 games, we have played very well, watch the film, communicate, every game we are improving, the season is long, but like I said, we are going in the right direction."

Harden is really confident that he thinks the Clippers are on track to become a league power, but at the same time, Harden also said that the Clippers have room to improve. In fact, frankly speaking, the Clippers win the game is not difficult, Harden control, Leonard main attack, George to assist in the attack and defense, Westbrook when he plays a rebound or play a quick counterattack, do this is enough, the only need to ridicule is Westbrook and George, two people to reduce turnovers and unnecessary shots. The Clippers' next opponents are the Warriors, the Knicks, the Pacers, the Mavericks, the Thunder and the Green Army, which can be called the devil's schedule, and expect the Clippers to continue their winning streak.

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