The Clippers decline in 2nd will be too fatal! Zubac s offense and defense are completely broken, and Batum s efficiency is a mess!

NBA regular season, the Clippers lost to the Hawks 102-105. The Clippers still couldn't play well in this game because, except for Harden, the other players still provided too little help. The final result was that the Clippers lost. The downturn of the two major players this season has a fatal impact on the team.

One is Zubac. He became the core of the offensive and defensive inside last season. Whether it is the finishing of the offensive end, the suppression of the defensive end, and the protection of rebounds, he is also very good. Unfortunately, in this game, Zubac scored 13 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks on 6 of 10 shots. The data is indeed good, but judging from the feeling in the game, the output he gave is still too little. Looking back at previous games, it was difficult for Zubac to dominate the basket.

There is nothing that can be done. Now his resistance has declined, his offense and defense have become very weak, his hook layup rate is not good, and he has a buttery hand when catching the ball, and it is difficult to beat people when playing from behind. Looking at the defensive end, I really have no attitude at all. I don't even bother to stretch my hands or jump. As a result, the defensive end has no deterrent effect at all. Now the Clippers are looking at Zubac in the paint. Once he slumps, other players will not be able to provide any boost, which is a devastating blow to the team.

Batum's decline is also substantial. So far this season, his three-point shooting percentage is only 30%. On the contrary, last season's regular season was more than 40%, and the playoffs were 39%. This caused the Clippers to lose a stable scoring point from the outside. Even after his age on the defensive end increased, his pace slowed down, and his aggressiveness on the defensive end gradually declined. Now fans hope that Batum can be played less, because now the leadership he provides is getting better and better.

If we go by last season, Zubac can dominate the interior and can reach a very good understanding with Harden. It's a pity that the current decline in confrontation has led to a sharp decline in his dominance. As Batum's age increases, his threat on the court continues to decline, which all reduces the team's strength in an all-round way.