The 36-year-old averaged 26 points per game, a new high in the past five years! The 230 million-strong team is playing as a single core, and it is too tiring to drag nine points every game.

On November 19, the league officially updated the referee report today. There were a total of 3 misjudgments in the game between the Clippers and the 76ers. In addition to the two offenses of Zhuang Shen and Zubac that were not called for 3 seconds, the most critical thing is that in the last 7 seconds of regular time, Grimes touched Harden’s arm when he was shooting, but no foul was called. This was a missed call. Because of this missed call, the Clippers eventually lost to the 76ers 108-110.

If three free throws were given, the result of this game may be different. For the current Clippers, they need this victory too much. After losing to the 76ers, the Clippers have lost 8 of the past 9 games. The team is now ranked 12th in the Western Conference with 4 wins and 10 losses. They are only half a game ahead of the 14th-place Kings in the Western Conference. Many fans may not have expected that the Clippers are in this situation. After all, before the Clippers started, they were considered the most promising team to compete for the championship.

After this team went through a series of operations in the offseason, they formed a very luxurious lineup. The team has four star-level players: Harden, Zubac, Leonard and Beal. It also introduced former All-Stars Paul and Luo Luo. The team also has outstanding blue-collar puzzle pieces such as Jones Jr., Collins, Batum and Dunn. After forming this lineup, the Clippers were jokingly said by fans that they were armed to the teeth. As a result, looking at it now, their armed teeth are about to fall off.

After Bill joined the Clippers, he did not play a top level at the No. 2 position. He thought he and Harden were a perfect match. As a result, this player has been plagued by injuries and is now out for the season. Looking at Powell, who averaged 25+ per game, Clippers fans are probably very disappointed. Leonard was also injured after the start of this season. He has always been like this. If Tyronn Lue still relies on him until Leonard returns, then it is estimated that Kawhi's attendance rate will not be very high.

With neither star able to help Harden, I expected veterans such as Luo Luo, Batum and Paul to help him. As a result, these three are too old and unable to provide positive help to the team at all. Most of the time they play are side effects. Collins and Zubac are two pie-eating insiders. Although they can bring some help to the team, if the pie-eating players do not have organizers to feed them, they will certainly not be able to exert their value.

The seemingly luxurious lineup turned out to be Harden's single-core team. The current Clippers only have Harden giving everything, and the team has a chance to win, so Tyronn Lue also adopted the tactics he used during the Cavaliers period - relying on James. As a result, the 36-year-old Harden has become the most tired player in the league. So far this season, Harden has averaged 36.2 minutes per game, seventh in the league. The players ahead of him are young players like Doncic and Cunningham.

Harden averaged 26.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game this season. He shot 43.6% from the field and ranked 14th in the league in points per game. This is the most tiring Harden I have seen in the past few years. Since leaving the Rockets, this has been his most tiring season. His scoring average has also created a new high since leaving the Rockets. Harden does not want to play like this, but even if he has no physical fitness in the second half, Tyronn Lue still relies on him.

Tyronn Lue has no choice. Harden doesn’t even have the energy to score. Why do I still rely on him? Because he can at least pass the ball and organize the game. If he leaves the game, the team will collapse, so Tyronn Lue can only keep Harden on the court. The Clippers team rotates 10 people most of the time. It is no problem to say that Harden is one to nine in every game. When he first formed the current lineup, Harden thought he finally had a chance to compete for the championship, but now it's the opposite.

The main reason for the Clippers' current problems is their recruitment mistakes. The team has always revolved around a glass man like Leonard as the first core, which is destined to be difficult to succeed. Since the team introduced Leonard in 2019, he has been plagued by injuries all year round. Moreover, the team introduced Bill in the offseason. To be honest, apart from being cheap, there is no advantage at all. His attendance rate is lower than Leonard. Such a core lineup is destined to be unable to become a championship lineup.

Moreover, the group of veterans introduced by the team are too old. The Nets and Lakers have tried to use veteran star lineups before, but they have failed without exception. Although the veterans have rich experience, they lack physical fitness and ability. One out of ten makes it difficult for them to bring much help to the team. Paul has been abandoned in many games recently. Tyronn Lue has no choice now. He doesn't want to rely so heavily on Harden. He is also afraid that Harden will be injured, but what else can he do? Even if he gets scolded, he can only rely on Brother Deng, otherwise the team's record will be even worse.

Based on the current situation, I think if the Clippers want to get back on track this season, they must make transactions before the trade deadline. The current lineup is unlikely to be successful. Having said that, what do you want to say about the current Clippers? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.