The Clippers took the Thunder 120-106 and won six consecutive victories. They surpassed the Lakers and rushed to the first place in the league due to the relationship between victory and loss. This season's Clippers have lost the traditional backup advantage due to the departure of Harrell and the marginalization of Louis Williams. Why did they rely on such a record? What advantages did they show this season?
So far this season, the Clippers have played the league's top offensive efficiency. The Clippers ranked second among 30 teams in field goal percentage of 48.7%, ranked first in the league in three-point field goal percentage of 43.3%, and averaged 15.1 three-pointers per game, breaking the team's single-season record. , Even the free throw percentage of 84.5% can rank first in the league. With such a high offensive efficiency, the Clippers averaged 115.2 points per game and ranked fifth in the league. In addition, the Clippers have averaged 2.8 blocks per game so far this season, the least among the 30 teams in the league.
In today’s offensive NBA era, the Clippers’ offensive performance is the basis for them to top the league on the record list, but offense alone is not enough. So far this season, the Wizards who have averaged 120.5 points per game with a 47.8% field goal percentage and 38.9% three-point field goal percentage, are not just winning three regular season games. So, in addition to efficient offense, what magic weapon does the Clippers have?
Many people may think of defense first, but in terms of regular data alone, the Clippers' defense quality so far this season is really not the best in the league. So far this season, the Clippers can only rank 19th in the league in field goal percentage of 46.8% of their opponents. The Clippers' opponents can also rank 15th in the league in three-point shooting percentage of 36.6%. The Clippers have allowed their opponents per game. Getting 107.7 points is only 6th in the league, even more points per game than the Knicks and Cavaliers.
The Clippers performed well on both offense and defense.Almost none of the main rotation players have obvious shortcomings, especially after Harrell left and Louis Williams was marginalized. The Clippers also let their opponents no longer have the opportunity to be targeted on the defensive end. Although the Clippers with 4 players averaging 18+ points per game last season, only Leonard and Paul George have averaged at least 12.0 points per game this season, but the Clippers can score more players than last season. Make your opponents hard to defend.
Leonard gradually recovered his peak state, George stopped hitting the iron, Ibaka's arrival gave the Clippers a strong defense in the interior, Batum became a top 3D player, and 5 players exceeded 40% of the three-pointers hits more than 1.5 three-pointers per game, making the Clippers' three-pointers invincible. The Clippers' offense and defense are balanced and there are no obvious shortcomings. This is their ability to be the first in the league. The root of But can they continue this performance to the end of the season? Will they suddenly "power out" in the playoffs? These questions still need time to answer. What do you think the Clippers will achieve this season?
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