109: 91! The Clippers beat the Kings, there are 4 good news after the game, 3 new players conquer the fans

In the NBA preseason, the Clippers challenged the Kings away from home and easily won with a score of 109-91. From the beginning to the end of this game, the Clippers' bench seemed to be out of control, beating the Kings to the point of losing their temper.

At the beginning of the game, both sides' touch was extremely poor, and they made 10 consecutive outside shots. The Kings relied on Sabonis's advantage in the paint to score some points first, but the Clippers' starting lineup was collectively sleepwalking. Harden made 1 of 5 shots and only scored 2 points. The starting five players stumbled in the first quarter. At this moment, coach Tyronn Lue made a wave of his hand and sent three substitutes, Paul, Lopez and Collins. Unexpectedly, this directly changed the direction of the game.

Paul acted like a commander from the moment he came on, giving out 9 assists in 9 minutes, and finally threw in a buzzer-beating three-pointer. Lopez is like a precise fort. He can shoot any number of shots from beyond the three-point line. He made 4 three-pointers in the first half and scored 12 points. Collins was even stronger, scoring 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting and grabbing 5 rebounds. The substitute lineup had a climax in a single quarter, not only leading the score, but also leading 26-18 at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Clippers' offensive became even more intense. Paul continued to feed his teammates, assisted Collins in a beautiful alley-oop, and helped Lopez hit another three-pointer. Leonard also found his form, scoring 15 points in a row with his iconic mid-range shot, suppressing the Kings' counterattack. On the Kings side, only LaVine and Sabonis can score, and the others are very cold. At halftime, the Clippers already led 60-40 by 20 points, and there was basically no suspense about the outcome of this game.

In the second half, Sabonis tried his best and scored 15 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists, but he still couldn't stop the firepower of the Clippers' bench. Collins continued his hot touch and finally made 7 of 8 shots and scored a game-high 24 points. Lopez also scored 16 points with an efficient performance of 6-for-8 shooting, and the two made a combined 6-for-7 three-pointers. Harden's condition improved a little in the second half, and he scored 8 points in the game, but his 33.3% shooting rate still made people sweat for him.

In the final quarter, both sides sent out fringe players for training. Although the Kings recovered a few points with Clifford's 19 points, the point difference was too big to recover. In this game, the Clippers' bench players scored a total of 63 points. Paul's 8 points and 10 assists contributed a lot. Tyronn Lue's rotation tactics completely revived the team. For the Clippers, the strong performance of the bench is surprising, but the starting lineup, especially Harden's state, needs to be adjusted quickly.

From a data comparison, the Clippers' offensive efficiency is significantly higher. The Clippers' shooting percentage reached 50%, while the Kings only 40%; the Clippers' three-point shooting percentage reached 35%, while the Kings' 21%. The Clippers scored 11 three-pointers in the game, while the Kings scored 9. Moreover, the Clippers' substitutes were too powerful, leaving the Kings' substitutes far behind. Although the Kings had 5 more rebounds than the Clippers, the Clippers scored 15 points on fast breaks, while the Kings only scored 8 points. The Clippers had an advantage in terms of offensive rhythm.

The Clippers are also tougher on the defensive end. The Clippers sent 4 blocks and the Kings only had 1; the Clippers committed 13 fouls and the Kings 20, which shows that the Clippers' defense is smarter. However, the Kings had one more steal than the Clippers and scored 7 more points on turnovers than the Clippers. Unfortunately, their offensive efficiency was too low and they failed to turn these advantages into a victory.

The Clippers also have an advantage in details. The Clippers took 18 free throws, while the Kings only took 6, which means they are much more capable of causing damage. Although the Clippers' free throw shooting percentage of 69% is not as good as the Kings' 75%, they win in numbers. Generally speaking, the Clippers win because of their high offensive efficiency, sufficient bench depth, and better defense. The Kings rebounded and scored well in the second attack, but the overall shooting rate and offensive rhythm were suppressed by the Clippers, and the loss was reasonable.

Looking at the player performance again, Leonard on the Clippers had 15 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. As the core of stable output, he is still influential on both offense and defense. Harden had 8 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. His performance was not ideal with 3 turnovers and 3 fouls. Collins had 24 points and 6 rebounds. He was extremely efficient and was the leading scorer on the Clippers' bench. He was almost unstoppable on the offensive end. Lopez had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 1 block. His three-pointers were accurate, opening up space for the team and also contributing on the defensive end. Paul had 8 points, 1 rebound, 10 assists and 1 steal. Although he didn't score much, he connected the team's offense. His 10 assists reflected his organizational skills. Dunn had 4 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, with a plus-minus value of 30. He performed well in a limited time.

For the Kings, Sabonis scored a double-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal. He worked hard in the paint, but the team lost and his personal performance could not save the situation. LaVine had 13 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. His scoring and assists were acceptable, but his plus-minus value was -15, which shows that the team is at a disadvantage when he is on the court. DeRozan had 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. His offensive performance was mediocre and he failed to perform at the level he should have. Clifford had 19 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. He was the Kings' highest scorer, but he spent most of the time on the bench and had limited impact on the game. Cardwell had 4 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. He made certain contributions on the rebounding and defensive ends, with a positive plus-minus.

The Clippers received four good news in this game. First of all, new aid Paul is still young and has a bright performance on the bench. The 39-year-old Paul played 18 minutes off the bench and scored 8 points, 1 rebound, 10 assists and 1 steal. His 10 assists not only revitalized the Clippers' bench, but also sent 9 assists in the first quarter, helping the team quickly reverse the situation. Especially the three-pointer at the buzzer, which showed the fans the big heart of this veteran. His organizational skills and scoring ability at critical moments have injected strong vitality into the Clippers bench. His plus-minus value of +24 also reflects the team's dominance when he is on the court..

Secondly, Collins showed the potential of a perfect power forward and performed bravely in this game. Collins played only 18 minutes and 9 seconds, scoring 24 points and 6 rebounds, and made 7 of 8 shots from the field. His efficiency was astonishingly high. His strong attacks and mid-range shots in the interior left the Kings defensive players helpless. Whether it was air cuts or post-ups, he could score easily. As the power forward that the Clippers focus on training in the new season, his performance in this game proved that he is fully qualified for this role. The plus-minus value of +24 also shows how smooth the team's offense is when he is on the court.

The third good news is that Lopez still has a bright performance on the bench. Lopez played 17 minutes as a substitute, contributing 16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, and made 4 of 5 three-pointers. His three-pointers were like accurate forts, hitting long-range shots again and again, opening up offensive space for the Clippers. On the defensive end, his blocking also caused a lot of trouble for the Kings' interior offense. As an important firepower point on the Clippers' bench, his stable output is one of the key factors in the team's victory. His plus-minus value of +26 is the highest in the game.

The fourth good news is that Xiaoka performed well. Leonard played 27 minutes and scored 15 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block and 1 steal. His signature mid-range shot is still unsolvable, he can score steadily on the offensive end, and he can also put a lot of pressure on the opponent's core players on the defensive end. Although there are not many shots, every shot is extremely threatening. As the core player of the Clippers, his stable performance is the cornerstone of the team's winning, and his plus-minus value of +9 also reflects his value on the court.

Although this is only a preseason game, judging from the highlights shown in the game, the Clippers' prospects for the new season are indeed worth looking forward to.