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After the Clippers lost, Leonard made a request, Tyronn Lue gave the order, and the new aid was also very candid.

11:54pm, 23 October 2025【Basketball】

The Clippers' opponent in the opening game was the Jazz. They originally thought it would be an easy game, but they ended up losing. For the Clippers, this is definitely a slap in the face. But then again, it is okay to find problems early in the season and then solve them. After all, the early season is all about trial and error. So after this game, what are the Clippers worth paying attention to? After the Clippers lost, Leonard made a request, Tyronn Lue gave the order, and the new players were also very candid.

As the core of the team, Leonard also performed average in this game, scoring only 10 points in 29 minutes and 06 seconds. When Leonard only contributes like this, the game becomes more uncomfortable. Of course, it may have something to do with Leonard being pushed to the 4th position. After all, Leonard played this position in the starting lineup. From another level, the Clippers putting Leonard at the 4th position is actually a waste of resources, which is a bit too wasteful.

Leonard talked a lot after the game, and he also put forward requirements for the team. He bluntly said that the team needs to attack the basket to score and must do better in this regard. The half-court defense also needs to be improved. What Leonard said is actually the most realistic problem for the Clippers. Anyone who has watched the game knows it. Leonard discovered the problem and made a request, and the Clippers needed to implement it. After all, this kind of losing game is just for checking and filling in the gaps.

As the team coach, Tyronn Lue is also difficult to figure out when it comes to hiring people. There is obviously a serious power forward Collins, but Leonard is placed at the 4th position. After the game, Tyronn Lue gave the team an order, saying bluntly that this loss was a lesson the team needed to learn, and it must be ready to play. Tyronn Lue's meaning is obvious, that is, players must be ready. Of course, Tyronn Lue also needs adjustments, such as changing the starting lineup.

As a new addition to the team, Collins still showed his value in this game, scoring 14 points and 7 rebounds. Collins was also quite candid after the game. To put it bluntly, the attitude of the game is very important, execution is also critical, and the team's energy is equally important, and it must be brought on the stage with the right energy. Collins' words made it clear that the Clippers lacked vitality in this game. In fact, anyone who has watched the game knows that the Clippers are like a wild team.

In general, it is a pity that the Clippers lost this game. After all, opponents like the Jazz are the kind of games that must be won. In the next game, Tyronn Lue must consider not only changing the starting lineup, but also stimulating the players' vitality and letting the team understand that the new season has begun and they must get into shape as soon as possible. The competition in the Western Conference is fierce. If the Clippers still want to make the playoffs, they cannot dig holes for themselves from the beginning of the season. There is no doubt about this.