There was no general in the team, so Powell jumped out and worked happily with Harden. As a result, the 31-year-old veteran performed the best performance of his career. Video source: Speedboat YouTube official channel
The Clippers’ bench is not deep enough and they don’t have many scoring points. The team’s 108.7 points in a single game can only rank 24th in the league. However, the Clippers’ average point loss control ranks fifth in the league. It is not easy for you to get points from the Clippers. Their winning comes from the establishment of a defensive system. Details such as real-time communication, position changes, assisting defense, etc. on the field are more solid than their offensive end. Their style of play starts from defense, which leads to the consolidation of defense in the penalty area, which naturally brings many defensive counterattack opportunities for the team. The role and experience of veteran Nicolas Batum are still crucial in this.
In addition, the team’s goalkeeper Ivica Zubac’s ability to protect the frame has greatly improved, averaging 12.2 rebounds per game. In addition to being an important promoter of defensive counterattacks, he also recorded a career-high performance of 4 offensive rebounds. The team created many second-wave offensive opportunities. Zubaz was known as a defensive laborer in the past, but he has been given more ball rights and responsibilities in recent years, and he has finally grown significantly this year. Whether he is working with Harden in the pick-and-roll, or in individual singles and support, Zubaz already has the quality skills to play as a center this season, averaging 14.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, and he is only 27 years old and entering the early stages of his career. In the golden period of his career, he will definitely be one of the most important cores of the Clippers in the future.
Clippers center Zubaz was also reused and his playing time increased significantly. He did seize the opportunity and also produced his best results since entering the NBA . Video source: NBA Europe YouTube official channel
In addition to starting Harden and Powell in the Clippers’ backcourt this season, Kris Dunn on the bench is also an important rotation player, especially Terance Mann, who just signed a contract extension before the season. Mann)’s performance was not as good as expected and there were injuries. Dunn’s ability to organize and defend the style of play can be used to reduce Harden’s pressure on the defensive end. In addition, the Clippers’ current young potential is insufficient, and the team’s low future performance visibility will be a hidden concern.
However, focusing on the present, no matter how much fuel Harden still has in the tank to continue to perform at a high level, it is certain that he is more experienced now and more integrated into the team. Even if Harden does not get up every night like the Rockets MVP period, But he can still help the team in different aspects on the court. And at his age, his fighting spirit is much better than that of a star who emphasizes rotation, so-called load management, or even announces his absence due to minor injuries. Also because of Harden’s appeal as the team’s top star this season, fans can still have reasons to support this year’s Clippers. After all, the cost of going to the league’s newest and top Clippers home court to watch games is quite high. Fans have spent the most expensive tickets and peripheral expenses to come to the new home stadium to watch the game. The team must have topics and stars to come forward to give everyone the motivation to go to the stadium and support it, right?
