On December 14, Beijing time, the Suns and Clippers, two major western powers, met in the regular season. In this game, the Suns aim to rebuild for a three-game winning streak. The Clippers, on the other hand, are also determined to continue the winning streak. Two teams that have performed well in recent times have staged a wonderful matchup in this battle.
Clippers vs Suns
However, the trend of this game is under the control of the Clippers. The Clippers played an excellent team offensive and defensive performance in this campaign. The Suns, on the other hand, only took a 2-point lead in the opening stages of the first quarter, and then they were struggling to score points. The Clippers, relying on multi-point blossoming, already had a 12-point lead at halftime.
In the second half, the Suns improved on the offensive end. However, the Clippers' status is not diminished. Before entering the fourth quarter, the Clippers held a 10-point lead. In the final quarter, the Clippers will become more and more courageous. With the best of Marcus Morris, Reggie Jackson, Mann and others, the Clippers extended the point difference to 21 points. The Suns, on the offensive end, can't compete with it, and they also lose sight of each other on the defensive end. The game lost its suspense. In the end, the Clippers beat the Suns by 16 points 111-95, staging a big upset.
The Clippers beat the Suns
Prior to this game, the Clippers were fifth in the West, four places behind the top Suns in seven wins. In the absence of Kawaii Leonard and Paul George, the strength of the Clippers has been seriously weakened. With records, strengths and rankings all inferior to the Suns, the Clippers will complete a feat of reversing a big victory.
Chilled! The Clippers scored a double victory over the Suns, and the Warriors returned to no. 1 in the league! Paul 4 of 14!
In this campaign, the Clippers achieved a six-man double-double.
The Clippers started small forward Mann, with a super high shooting rate of 70%, cut the full stats of 17 points, 9 boards and 3 assists. Mann, who was in full swing on the offensive end, also grabbed the second most rebounds on the team. In the absence of Xiao Ka and George, Mann broke out strongly, filling the gap between the two super fronts.
Clippers Mann
The Clippers' starting point guard Luke Kennard, with a 56 percent shooting percentage, cut down a full statistic of 16 points, 9 boards and 4 assists. Kennard, in this battle, once again incarnated as a god pitcher. In this game, Kennard shot the most 3-pointers in the game with a 60% shooting rate. Kennard also has a strong output when it comes to rebounding protection. Kennard's plus-minus, up to +21.
The Clippers Kennard attacked with the ball
Clippers starting guard Reggie Jackson, with nearly 50 percent shooting, cut down 19 points, 3 boards and 2 assists. Reggie Jackson, in this game, showed a good breakthrough ability and scoring ability. Reggie Jackson, who scored the second highest score on the team, was one of the heroes of the Clippers' victory.
Clippers bench guard Bledsoe scored 10 points, 4 boards and 2 steals on 50 percent shooting. Facing the old lord, Bledsoe struck out strongly. Despite not having much possession, Bledsoe played steadily on the offensive end. In addition, Bledsoe's performance on the defensive end was particularly good.
The Clippers came off the bench for inside Haltenstein, with a 71% shooting percentage, blasted down the all-around stats of 12 points, 5 boards, 7 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. At the same time as the offensive end broke out, Haltenstein also delivered the most assists in the team. Haltenstein, who also has a prominent performance in the protection of the penalty area. As the second-most-caped player of the game, Haltenstein showed his all-round skills in this game.
Haltenstein defended the penalty area
The Clippers started big forward Marcus Morris, playing 33 minutes, shooting 10-of-16, 2-of-4 from three-point range and 2-of-3 from the free throw line, with a double-double of 24 points, 11 boards and 1 assist. Marcus Morris, with a super high shooting percentage of 63%, scored the highest score in the game. In addition, Marcus Morris also got the most rebounds in the team. Marcus Morris's plus-minus is a game-high of +24. Facing the old lord, Marcus Morris achieved a strong rampage. Marcus Morris, who has both attack and defense, successfully avenged the old owner and led the team to complete the upset.
The Clippers' Marcus Morris, Mann, Reggie Jackson, Bledsoe, Haltenstein and Kennard all scored in double figures in this game and achieved a simultaneous explosion. The wonderful play of the above 6 people helped the Clippers dominate the trend of the game.
Clippers Marcus Morris
After the Suns' defeat, the record reached 21 wins and 5 losses. The Warriors, on the other hand, beat the Pacers 102-100 today. The Warriors' record came to 22-5. The Warriors, with a 0.5-win advantage, overwhelmed the Suns and re-ascended to the top of the Western Conference and the number one in the league. The Warriors became the winners behind the Suns' defeat.
The Warriors beat the Pacers to overtake the Suns to reach the top of the league
In this campaign, the Suns' star Chris Paul did not play well. Chris Paul played 33 minutes, shooting 4-of-14, 0-of-2 from three-point range and 1-of-2 from the free throw line, and had nine points, two boards, eight assists and three steals. Paul, the offense was inefficient in this campaign. Paul, who shot just 29 percent from the field. Three-pointers, even more grainy. In addition, Paul's plus-minus is the second lowest -15 in the game. Paul did not lead the whole team at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. Paul's slump is a microcosm of the Suns' rout.
Mann defends Paul
Two-team stats
Suns: Chris Paul 9 points, 2 boards, 8 assists, 3 blocks, 3 blocks, 3 blocks, 2 blocks, 6 points, 2 blocks, McGee 13 points, 13 boards, Shamet 6 points, Cameron Johnson 17 points, 6 boards and 3 blocks, Payne 12 points, 4 boards and 4 assists, Payton 6 points and 5 assists, Wayne Wright 8 points and 6 boards
Clippers: Mann 17 points, 9 boards and 3 assists, Marcus Morris 24 points, 11 boards and 1 assist, Kennard 16 points, 9 boards and 4 assists, Reggie Jackson 19 points, 3 boards and 2 assists, Bledsoe 10 points, 4 assists and 2 assists, Haltenstein 12 points, 5 boards, 7 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 2 blocks, 2 blocks, 2 blocks, 8 points, 5 boards, 4 blocks, George, And Cain Jr. missed with injury.