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An acceptable loss, how the Clippers lost, 4 key reasons, one person was wasted

11:48pm, 24 November 2025【Basketball】

We have also seen the game between the Clippers and the Cavaliers. Although the Clippers can withstand the pressure of the game, the Cavaliers are the top team in the league at this stage, while the Clippers are still in a low period. The final result was naturally that the Clippers lost, but this game was an acceptable loss. After all, it was a back-to-back and Leonard had just returned. An acceptable loss, how the Clippers lost, four key reasons, one person was used up.

As far as this game is concerned, how did the Clippers lose? The 4 reasons are more important. The first reason is that Harden is physically exhausted. We all know that Harden played very hard in the last game, but in this game, Harden was obviously exhausted. Harden took 16 shots in the game and only hit 5 goals, including 0 for 8 three-pointers. Low shooting efficiency is actually a red light signal for physical fitness. When Harden can't play, the game becomes more difficult.

The second reason is that the team needs to adjust after Leonard returns. Leonard returned in this game. For the Clippers, the team needs to adjust. After all, Leonard has not played for a while. Of course, Leonard in this game was actually looking for form. He made 6 goals in 13 shots and only scored 20 points, 3 steals and 2 assists. In the current Clippers, if Leonard does not shoot efficiently, it will be difficult for the Clippers to win.

The third reason is that one person is wasted. What I want to say here is that Tyronn Lue's use of Corinth really used Corinth to waste. You can look at Collins now. He really has no presence in the Clippers lineup. In this game, Collins just ran back and forth, hitting only 1 ball in 6 shots, and got 5 points and 3 rebounds. When Collins cannot provide value, this position is basically a loophole.

The fourth reason is that the details are not handled properly. In fact, in the first three quarters, the Clippers can still go back and forth with the Cavaliers, especially in the first half. However, in the second half, the Clippers' situation changed dramatically and many problems arose. In fact, the details were not handled properly. You can look at Tyronn Lue's tactical arrangements and they didn't cause trouble to the Cavaliers at all. On the other hand, the problems raised by the Cavaliers made the Clippers quite uncomfortable. The Clippers have been in the process of passively solving the problems.

For the Clippers, losing this game is actually acceptable. In addition, considering that there are many teams in the Western Conference this season, the Clippers will return to the top 10 in the Western Conference if they improve their record in the next games. But then again, Tyronn Lue really has no tactics now, and everyone sees this. Let’s see how the Clippers management considers whether Tyronn Lue will be fired.