Scored 37+7+8! Harden was about to collapse. After the game, the reporter issued a request. American fans suggested returning to the Rockets.

The Clippers lost to the Boston Celtics 118-121. This game not only worsened the Clippers' opening record of 4 wins and 9 losses, currently ranking 11th in the Western Conference, but also exposed the team's vulnerability under the double blow of injuries and luck. Since the beginning of the season, the Clippers' performance has been quite poor. The fans' mentality has changed from looking forward to the championship to being disappointed and only thinking about the playoffs. It took the Clippers 13 games to complete the transformation. However, digging deeper into the opening defeat, we can't simply place the blame on anyone, including head coach Tyronn Lue. The current situation of the team is more due to that damn luck-injuries year after year have made this team that should be competing for the championship always struggling in the quagmire.

Leonard was injured again, and Bill was out for the season. The Clippers handed the team to Harden again. He really tried his best today. The Clippers were beaten by the Green Army in the first half. But in the third quarter, Harden found the feeling to chase points like crazy and already scored 19 points. The decisive battle in the final quarter became Harden's personal show, with 18 points in a single quarter. It's a pity that the tie was just a little bit short of a three-pointer, and Harden's superb performance failed to translate into victory. A quasi-triple-double of 37 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 1 steal is enough to make any fan crazy, but basketball is a team sport after all. The support of teammates and the tenacity of opponents made the Clippers fall short. After this defeat, people can't help but lament that Harden is in such good condition: If it weren't for injuries, the Clippers would have been a top team in the Western Conference.

Speaking of injuries, this has almost become the Clippers' "curse". The core player Leonard is plagued by injuries every year. Just six games into this year's season, he fell down again, and a knee problem kept him out indefinitely. The situation last season was even worse. Leonard missed half the season before returning, which directly led to the team overdrafting Harden in advance and being eliminated early in the first round of the playoffs.

Also, Bill was directly reimbursed for the season. The Clippers introduced Tower to replace Powell. The results were dismal. If they knew that Bill was like this, the Clippers would not have been able to replace Powell with Collins. At least Bobby is here and Harden is not so tired. In addition, the Clippers' bench depth is insufficient, and Batum, Paul and Luo are useless. Now that the main lineup is incomplete, what can Tyronn Lue do? With such a three-pronged player, you can't do anything without using Harden ruthlessly. Everyone knows that using Harden at such high intensity will not last long. His age and physical exertion are hidden dangers, but there is no way. The team has no choice. The tactical system guided by Lu was originally centered on defense and star singles, but injuries caused everything to become fragmented. He can only hope that Harden will break out to fill the void.

Played 37 minutes, made 9 of 22 shots, 5 of 11 three-pointers, and 14 of 15 free throws. Harden delivered this efficiency. In the first half, Harden's performance can only be described as mediocre, with poor touch and a few missed shots. This largely stems from the last game against the Mavericks, in which Harden played 51 minutes and was completely exhausted. But in the second half, Harden went crazy, and the final quarter really felt like a McGrady moment. Harden's outbreak is not an isolated case, and it is the only good news for the Clippers at the moment. He's in great shape! From the beginning to now, Harden has been breaking out continuously. Now the Clippers can take one step at a time. When playing against strong teams, the Clippers are really not good - facing top teams such as the Celtics, Nuggets and Thunder, the lack of depth in the lineup is fully exposed. But against a weak team, the Clippers hope to win with the help of Harden. It just depends on when Kazi (Leonard) returns.

Leonard's return is the key to the Clippers' turnaround. Without him, the Clippers lack a stable endpoint on the offensive end and an iron gate on the defensive end. When Leonard was absent last season, Harden also had Powell Zubac; this year there is only Zubac, but Harden's state gives fans hope. If Leonard can return in December or January, the Clippers still have time to adjust. The competition in the Western Conference is fierce. The Lakers, Nuggets, Thunder Rockets and other teams are all building up their strength, but the Clippers have to rely on the weather. There is no doubt about Tyronn Lue's coaching ability. He once led the remnant Clippers to surprise, and now he just needs to wait patiently. If it doesn't work, Harden can apply for a trade. Now he really doesn't owe the Clippers anything, and this lineup is unplayable.

When talking about Harden after the game, Clippers reporter Farbod Esnaashari also asked the Clippers not to waste veterans so much: "This is definitely the most heartbreaking loss for the Clippers. James Harden We have tried our best, it is really a pity, we have to think of a way, someone has to help him."

It depends on what Harden thinks. Some American fans suggested returning to the Rockets. After all, the Rockets lack a point guard. This is a seamless connection. And will Harden stick with the Clippers? It is currently unknown. In short, the Clippers' current situation is a contest between luck and strength. Harden's 37+7+8 is the highlight, and the madness in the final quarter is the motivation. Tyronn Lue is helpless but does not give up, and fans should support him even more. The day Kazi returns is when the Clippers rise. The season is long and the story has just begun.