With G2 and G3 losing to the Suns in succession, the Clippers’ excellent start has also become very passive. Now the big score is 1-2 behind the Suns, which really makes people feel sorry. The Clippers lost not to the Suns in strength, but to injuries. Enough of Leonard’s long sabbatical! Tyrone Lu: Wei Shao’s competitive spirit is worth learning from everyone.
After G3 lost the game, everyone in the Clippers felt very heavy, and everyone performed very well. Facing the Big Four Suns, the Clippers held on to the score all the time, and eventually they lost to the Suns 124-129 because of the quality of the superstars. You know, this is the result of the double-core diagnosis of the Clippers. If Leonard and Paul George are present, it’s hard to say who will win.
Tailun Lu also said in his post-match speech: "Everyone played very well. Powell played at the level of a superstar. Westbrook was full of energy on the court and could infect his teammates around him. He could not only help the team score, but also drive people around him. This is the point guard that our team has been lacking. It is hard to imagine a veteran in such a state. Westbrook’s competitive spirit is worth learning from all of us."
Director Lu’s words feel meaningful, and it seems that he is fed up with Leonard’s selfish behavior of taking a long-term break. In the regular season, it’s good to say that your medical team is under load management, and it’s understandable that you don’t want to play back-to-back games. It’s understandable that you are uncomfortable with a lot of exercise and occasionally want to take a break. The problem is that we have entered the playoffs now, and the first round is still a favorite like Sun. Many people have to help the team move forward with injuries, but Leonard chose to take a rest in G3 because of his ankle discomfort. Only a few hours before the game did Tyrone Lu get the news, which was a blow to the coach and other players.
Leonard’s competitive state in the first two games was very good. He scored 34.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6 assists after playing for 40 minutes, and his shooting percentage was 54.5%, and his three-point shooting percentage was 60%, which was very efficient. If Leonard was present, he could help the team both in offense and defense.
Now even coach Lu is worried about the team’s future, and I don’t know whether Leonard is willing to participate in the next game. Woj broke the news that Cam’s team may choose to continue to miss the G4 game for the sake of Cam’s health. Without Leonard, the Clippers can hardly resist the Suns with Durant, Booker, Paul and Ayton.
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