Poor performance under strict defense! Harden made 2 of 9 shots in the first half, and the Clippers fell behind the Pistons

On February 25, the Los Angeles Clippers trailed the Detroit Pistons 49-51 at halftime . The core player of the team , James Harden, was tightly guarded by the opponent in the first half, his shooting efficiency was low, and he made many mistakes, which affected the overall performance of the team .

In the first half, Harden played for 19 minutes and 16 seconds, made only 2 of 9 shots, including 2 of 6 three-pointers, and 4 of 7 free throws, scoring 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal, but also made 4 turnovers, with a plus-minus value of -9. His performance was obviously restricted by the opponent's strict defense.

Harden tried to break through and shoot from outside many times in the game, but his hit rate was not good, and he made frequent mistakes under the pressure of the opponent's defense, which affected the Clippers' offensive efficiency. Facing the Pistons' tight defense, Harden seemed a little impatient and failed to find the right offensive rhythm.

At the end of the first half, the Clippers temporarily trailed the Pistons 49-51. The Pistons focused on Harden on the defensive end, successfully limiting his scoring and organization through high-intensity pressing and double-teaming, bringing the Clippers' offense to a standstill.

Although Harden was active in rebounding, his mistakes and shooting efficiency made it difficult for the Clippers to pull away from the score. If the Clippers want to achieve a reversal in the second half, Harden needs to adjust his state as soon as possible and find a way to crack the Pistons' defense.

Harden's performance in this game has attracted much attention. Whether he can find his touch in the second half and reduce mistakes will directly affect the Clippers' final victory or defeat. The Clippers coaching staff also needs to make tactical adjustments to create better offensive space and shooting opportunities for Harden.

For the Clippers, Harden's performance is crucial. If he can adjust in time and lead the team to find the offensive rhythm, the Clippers still have a chance to reverse the game. But if the Pistons continue to maintain high-intensity defense, Harden's slump may continue, and the Clippers will also face the risk of being defeated by their opponents.