I don't know if you have noticed, but there are two characteristics of this year's playoffs. The first feature is that the replacement of the old and the new is rapidly accelerating, which is vividly reflected in the Lakers and Nuggets. It is not denied that James is a traffic star, but he really can't dominate a playoff game. There's also Lillard, who can't sustain an efficient game and is prone to injury. The second feature is that the giant teams are deflated. The Lakers are a giant team, and they are quite uncomfortable, and they are only one step away from being out. The Bucks are also giants, and they are now 1-2 down. Don't say that Brother Alphabet didn't play, it's not an excuse, the Bucks' lineup configuration shouldn't be passive in the series.
The Suns in the West are also giant teams, and they are also very passive in the series, and they were found by the Timberwolves to find their soft underbelly. In addition, the Clippers are also a giant team, with such a luxurious lineup, it stands to reason that the series will be dominant, and everyone has seen that except for the first game, the rest are in their original form. Take G3 as an example, the Clippers tell everyone what is a giant, but it is not easy to do things. The Mavericks' side is very clear, focusing on Doncic and Irving, Doncic has 22 points and Irving has 21 points. The duo were also able to lead the team, combining to provide 15 assists. What we need to know is that the Clippers only have 19 assists as a team, and the two are about the same as the whole team.
If you want to talk about the Clippers, it can be said that you lost wildly. Some people may say that losing by 11 points is a wild loss, an ugly game, an ugly loss. What we need to know is that when the strength of the two teams is close, the difference in points by more than double digits is a big defeat and a wild loss. The Mavericks had the most lead in the game, reaching 21 points. On the other hand, the Clippers are really pulling to the end. Harden is the main player of the team, and this game should not be criticized. Harden hit 7-of-13 shots, 5-of-8 from three-point range, and finished with 21 points and five assists. It stands to reason that with the data played by Harden, it was the rhythm of the Clippers' victory, but the Clippers still lost. Then the problem lies with the other two giants.
You can look at Leonard, the forced comeback is really bad. G3 Leonard was hesitant to shoot, only taking 7 shots and scoring 9 points. George's side is even more pulled, not to mention that he is plagued by fouls. Irving also committed 4 fouls early, why did Irving get 20+? George only had 7 points and 5 assists. Leonard and George combined, with 16 points and 7 assists, how to win this game. The two of them are tied together, and they get data that can be done by one person before. G3 is that Harden didn't pull, George and Leonadella. In fact, as far as the playoffs are concerned, it depends on the main play. If one of the main players doesn't play well, the game will be difficult and the chances of winning will be unlikely.
At this state, if the Clippers continue to continue, then they will have to say goodbye to the semifinals. Losing home-court advantage itself, Leonard is not in shape, George is also up and down, and the Clippers are really having a huge problem. If the Clippers fall in the first round this year, the Big Three can really break up, and there is no need to play together again. The Clippers team is also very interesting, the lineup has not been bad over the years, but it just can't do results, which is quite embarrassing.