In the long-awaited NBA preseason game for basketball fans, a key matchup quietly unfolded - the Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, which was not only a practical test of the new lineups of the two sides, but also the first head-to-head meeting between stars Curry and Harden before the season, which attracted countless attention.
As night fell, the stadium was brightly lit and the fans cheered one after another, and the unveiling of the starting line-ups of both sides was a sign that it would be a battle of sparks.
The Warriors and the Clippers, star-studded
As soon as the whistle blew, both teams immediately got into the groove.
Warriors' Stephen · Curry, that trademark three-point shooting warm-up seemed to tell the world: "New season, I'm ready!" On the Clippers' side, James· Harden and Montres· Harrear, Ivica · Zubac's internal linkage is eye-catching, especially the "tower connection" between Harden and Zubac, which repeatedly tore apart the Warriors' defense, allowing the Clippers to take the initiative in the opening stage, and the score once led to double digits.
But are warriors fuel-efficient lamps? They quickly adjusted their strategy, picked up the pace of the game, and used Curry and Wiggins' speed advantage to launch a counterattack, and a wave of fluid fast breaks unleashed a jaw-dropping 90 small climax that instantly closed the difference.
The spectator seats on the sidelines boiled, as if the entire stadium had been ignited by this sudden offensive.
Seeing this, Harden dribbled the ball through the half court in a hurry, and in the face of the defender's tight marking, he calmly chose to step back for three points, and successfully made a foul, making three of four free throws, including a 3+1, which stabilized the Clippers.
At this moment, Harden used practical actions to explain what a "big heart" is.
After the first quarter, the situation changed abruptly
Entering the second half of the first quarter, the Clippers' turnovers began to mount, as if the mentality was affected by the Warriors' offense.
The Warriors seized the opportunity of the opponent's mistakes and continued to counterattack.
In particular, the young player Moody, who was hot from outside the three-point line, hit two consecutive three-pointers, which not only boosted the morale of the Warriors, but also completely turned the situation on the court.
At the end of the first quarter, the Warriors entered the halftime break with a narrow lead, and the coaches of both teams made targeted tactical arrangements in the locker room to prepare for the fierce battle of the second half.
Second half: The battle of substitutes, the balance of victory and defeat
As the second quarter drew to a close, the second half was replaced by the benches of both sides, a pivotal moment to examine the depth of the team's bench.
The substitutes of both teams took turns to play, and although they did not have the shine of the starting stars, the competition on the field was equally fierce, with mistakes and tackles intertwined, and every attack was particularly crucial.
During this period, both sides showed good resilience, the score was always tight, and the hearts of the fans were also up and down.
Just as the game was heating up and the clock was ticking, Warriors backup guard Damion · Lee burst out with a brilliant breakaway to create a great three-point opportunity for teammate Waters.
And Waters, the usually inconspicuous player, became the focus of the whole game at this moment.
He took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, and aimed at the right corner of the basket like a torch.
With the referee's whistle, the ball was shot, and the time ran out almost at the same time.
At that moment, the entire arena seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes were focused on the flying basketball.
"Huh!" With a crisp sound of entering the net, the basketball fell in response, and the whistle was killed! The Warriors fans cheered, while the Clippers players looked stunned, unable to accept the sudden defeat.
In the end, the Golden State Warriors narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers by a narrow margin of 9190, and this warm-up battle for the preseason ended in a thrilling stunner.
The story behind the data
After the game, the statistics showed that although Curry and Harden failed to decide the winner in terms of scoring, their performances were undoubtedly the highlights of the game.
Curry, with his accurate shooting and playmaking ability, contributed consistent firepower to the team; Harden, on the other hand, has shown leadership through his all-round personal ability and calm handling of key moments.
In addition, the rise of Moody and the stunner of Waters also added a lot to the victory of the Warriors, indicating that they may have more surprises waiting for fans in the new season.
The Significance of Preseason: The Unfinished Prologue
For the NBA preseason, winning or losing may not be the ultimate pursuit, but more important is the run-in between teams and the adjustment of players' condition.
"Chu Ci" has a cloud: "The road is long, and I will go up and down to seek."
This phrase is aptly used to describe the exploration and hard work of NBA teams in the preseason.
Both the Warriors and the Clippers have gained valuable experience in this contest and laid a solid foundation for the upcoming regular season.
For fans, this game is not only a simple matchup, but also a warm-up for a basketball feast.
It ignites the passion and dreams in the hearts of fans, and makes people full of infinite anticipation and longing for the next NBA season.
As "Zhou Yi" said: "Tianxingjian, a gentleman is constantly striving for self-improvement."
"The NBA arena is always full of variables and challenges, and only teams and players who are constantly enterprising and brave to explore can shine brightest on this basketball stage.
As soon as the game began, the tense atmosphere instantly filled the entire arena.
Curry, the soul of the Golden State Warriors, showed his extraordinary projection ability as soon as he came up, and his three-point shot was decisive and accurate, as if to tell everyone that the Warriors in the new season are still full of firepower and should not be underestimated.
Not to be outdone, Harden was like a motor on the court, and he frantically attacked the Warriors' basket with the team's interior line.
The cooperation between him and Harrell and Zubac is full of tacit understanding, especially Harden can always find Zubac, a big man with long arms at critical moments, and the exquisite connection between the two inside and outside makes the Clippers' offense extremely sharp, and the score gap was opened soon after the opening, and the Clippers' advantage once reached double digits, which instantly escalated the intensity of this matchup.