lcionline Chapter 466 became the League's No. 1
Chapter 466 became the League's No. 1
With both teams' starters back, the Clippers have a clear advantage. The main problem with this Rockets starting lineup is defense; offensively, they have no weaknesses. Their two ball-handlers can provide 48 minutes of high-level pick-and-roll. They have a center who can finish at the rim, shooters on the perimeter, and a secondary scorer. Their style of play is modern and incorporates "Moreyball."
It's fair to say that Jia Fei's Clippers, Curry's Warriors, and Harden's Rockets are the three teams with the best offense in the league.
These three teams have very different styles. The Clippers' starting lineup features five foreign players, with Jia Fei as the tactical core and primary ball-handler, and Paul George as the secondary scorer. The Clippers' bench relies on Lou Williams and Harrell's pick-and-roll, with the rest of the team on defense. This team currently boasts one of the league's top perimeter defenses.
The Warriors' offensive system is based on passing and cutting. The starting lineup features the Splash Brothers, with Green as the defensive core and offensive axis. The bench includes playmakers like Iguodala and Livingston. They play passing and cutting, with multiple players handling the ball, and their offense is primarily based on shooting.
The Rockets played D'Antoni's run-and-gun offense, combined with Morey's "Moreyball" theory. Their offensive tactics were very simple and direct. Harden and 58, as ball handlers, positioned themselves in a V-shape, shooters spread the floor on the wings, and the big men cut inside for easy baskets.
The Rockets' current problem lies with Ryan Anderson at the power forward position. While Anderson is indeed a top-tier shooter at the power forward position in the league, that's about it. As for defense, his is even worse than Nowitzki, whose defense has been consistently criticized as poor.
Such defense is only effective against players like Anthony Davis and Kevin Garnett, who can provide much-needed help defense. Centers like Nene and Cardiff, on the other hand, don't have the capacity to do so. This results in the Rockets' interior defense being inadequate not only in rim protection but also in help defense and pick-and-roll defense.
Morey doesn't not want to trade Ryan Anderson, but Ryan Anderson's $2000 million contract is hard to trade immediately. Trading him for a piece of junk is worse than not trading him at all. If he wants to trade for a stronger player who can contribute immediately, they'll hang up on him as soon as they don't include a first-round pick.
The Clippers' chemistry has improved significantly. Starting forward JaVale James handles the ball, with Paul George as his secondary ball handler. Gallinari, playing as a stretch four, creates space when James and George have the ball, using off-ball movement to draw defenders away from the ball. He also exploits mismatches against smaller opponents.
Olynyk, as the third ball-handler after George and Paul George, orchestrates plays at the top of the key, using handoffs, screens, and inside passes. As a big man capable of facilitating play, he is also the central pivot at the free-throw line, breaking down zone defenses and creating space when the opponent has a dominant center.
The Clippers' style of play, based on their five-outside game, incorporates Coach Budenholzer's tactical system. It is very modern, fast-paced, with frequent transitions, many three-pointers, and a lot of ball movement, making it very difficult to defend and causing opponents a lot of trouble.
The Clippers are stronger on the defensive end, with their starting lineup of three perimeter defensive stalwarts – Beverley, Jia Fei, and George – making them a nightmare for the other two teams in the league.
Dillon Brooks off the bench has been a pleasant surprise for the Clippers this season. This second-round pick has shown remarkable maturity, offering surprising offensive plays, but his defense is the most impressive aspect. He has the potential to become an excellent perimeter defender, performing exceptionally well in both lead defense and one-on-one and help defense. Furthermore, he's remarkably tough, frequently engaging in verbal altercations with opponents; provocation is practically his forte, making him seem like a less-than-friendly individual.
At halftime, the score was 66-58, an 8-point difference. The score didn't look like much, but judging from the feel of the game, the Clippers were clearly the better team.
The Rockets used an eight-man rotation in the first half, with their starters playing longer minutes, while the Clippers' starters only played a little longer than usual. Many people believe that the Rockets' physical condition will be more difficult in the second half.
The second half was largely predictable, with the Clippers ultimately winning the game as their second unit remained unscathed by their opponents.
Ultimately, the Clippers defeated the Rockets, currently ranked first in the Western Conference, 130-119 on the road, winning this highly anticipated Christmas Day game.
贾飞全场贡献40分12个篮板11次助攻4个抢断2个盖帽的三双数据，泡椒得到25分6个篮板3次助攻2个抢断1个盖帽。
火箭这边，哈登全场贡献29分7个篮板9次助攻2个抢断，58贡献22分5个篮板14次助攻3个抢断。
Jia Fei is still the most handsome guy in the room!
After this game, the Clippers' record improved to 27 wins and 4 losses, officially surpassing the Rockets to become the top team in the Western Conference! Of course, this is also the best record in the entire league. After playing 31 games in the regular season, the Clippers officially unlocked this achievement.
The regular season is far from over, so this achievement is only temporary, a stage in the journey. Even so, it has given the Clippers immense confidence. It makes them believe they can do it; if they can reach the top of the standings in the fiercely competitive Western Conference, then naturally, they can also carve out their own path in this red ocean of competition.
The post-game commentary also showered the Clippers with praise, with Jia Fei being lauded as a superstar. That makes sense; the media always hypes you up when you're on fire and criticizes you harshly when you're off. Everyone needs to make a living, after all, for the sake of traffic!
The day after the Christmas Day games ended, the Clippers easily defeated the Kings on the road, achieving their fourth consecutive victory.
On December 29th, the Clippers played their last game of 2017 against their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Clippers are currently dominating the Lakers with ease. Lakers fans are helpless, repeatedly getting crushed on their home turf without any chance to fight back. They can only hope for the future. We were great in the past, but we can't compare now; we can only look to the future.
After defeating the Lakers, the Clippers improved their record to 30 wins and 4 losses, maintaining their position as the league's best team.
The year has entered 2018...
On New Year's Day, January 1st, the Clippers will host the Charlotte Hornets.
Jia Fei and his best buddy Kemba Walker met again.
Unlike their previous matchup in Charlotte, Hornets owner Michael Jordan did not attend the game in Los Angeles this time.
The game was largely predictable, with the Clippers easily defeating their opponents at home and securing their sixth consecutive win.
Two days later, the Clippers easily defeated the Grizzlies at home, achieving their seventh consecutive victory.
1月5日，NBA联盟公布了洛杉矶全明星赛的首轮票选结果。贾飞以1111254票荣获首轮票王，大幅领先第2名的字母哥和第3名的跑男。
Many people felt that Jia Fei's consecutive win as the top vote-getter this season was a foregone conclusion; everyone was only concerned about who came in second place.
In terms of both individual skill and popularity, Jia Fei is currently the undisputed number one in the league, without a doubt. Whether it's jersey sales or the number of times he trends on social media, he represents the pinnacle of active NBA players.