The problems mount for the Los Angeles Clippers as they lose their fourth game straight. Importantly, three of them after the inclusion of James Harden. Fans, who expected the big-4 to dominate the west, were left with disappointment. However, the head coach Tyronn Lue seemed to have faith in his team, as he dropped a stern warning to the league despite facing a blow out loss against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Clippers already had a packed roster comprising bigwigs like Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George. When the Harden trade came through, the team’s odds at the championship skyrocketed. Contrarily, it didn’t get translated on to the court. Nevertheless, Lue’s belief on the side hasn’t subsided. Moreover, this season is yet to get warmed up. Let’s find out what HC Lue has in his store.
Despite the Luka Doncic magic, Tyronn Lue backs the Clippers
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The Mavs franchise spearhead Luka Doncic dominated the court on Friday night, dropping 44 points to seal a 144-126 victory. The Slovenian star continued his dream run in the season with an average of 32.9 points per game.
In addition to that, Doncic’s new teammate, Kyrie Irving, also pitched in 27 points. On the other hand, the Big-4 produced a lukewarm performance where Kawhi Leonard was the only player to score above 20 points.
Following the loss, Lue addressed the press, facing the tough questions. Interestingly, when LA Times reporter Andrew Greif asked about the Clippers’ problem in front of the table, Lue had an unfazed response. He said, “It’s gonna be good, Andrew. That’s alright. We’ll be alright. They better take advantage of it now.”
“It’s gonna be good, Andrew. That’s alright. We’ll be alright. They better take advantage of it now.”
Tyronn Lue to @AndrewGreif to close out the postgame presser. pic.twitter.com/O1j7CQJf5H
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) November 11, 2023
Given the nature of the league, it is too early to write off a team in the initial stages. James Harden has held the record for most assists for three seasons in a row.
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Moreover, several experts recognized The Beard’s assisting prowess and considered him as the orchestrator of the Clippers’ lineup. Let’s find out what veteran sports analyst Skip Bayless said about Harden’s role in the team.
Skip Bayless backs Harden
Minutes into Harden’s debut game against the New York Knicks, Skip Bayless dropped his analysis on the Clippers’ future. He took to his X handle and wrote, “Harden is the new orchestrator – a far more gifted passer than Russ.” But, the important question is, will the big-4 get seasoned into a lethal threat to the league? Only time will tell.
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