Clippers beat Hawks 121-98, Harden scored 25 points, Leonard played efficiently

On March 15, the NBA regular season continued, and the Los Angeles Clippers challenged the Atlanta Hawks on the road. After four quarters, the Clippers defeated the Hawks 121-98 with their outstanding team performance .

The key turning point of the game came in the third quarter, when the Clippers locked down their opponents on defense, allowing the Hawks to score only 8 points in a single quarter, while they scored 35 points, completely turning the tide. In this game, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard both contributed 25 points, leading the Clippers to complete the reversal.

At the beginning of the game, the Hawks quickly entered the state at home and used a multi-point offensive method to establish a leading advantage, while the Clippers' offense was slightly slow. Although Harden and Leonard tried hard to catch up on the offensive end, the Clippers were still behind at the end of the first quarter. Entering the second quarter, the Clippers gradually found the offensive rhythm, and Harden and Zubac combined inside and outside to score frequently. However, the Hawks' outside shooting was hot and they still maintained the lead and took the initiative with an 8- point advantage at the end of the half.

However, the game took a dramatic turn in the third quarter. The Hawks suddenly lost power on the offensive end and only scored 8 points in the entire third quarter, while the Clippers completely suppressed their opponents on both offense and defense, scoring 35 points in a single quarter, instantly turning the situation around, overtaking and establishing a big lead. Entering the final quarter, although the Hawks tried to adjust, the Clippers had completely controlled the rhythm of the game, and finally defeated their opponents 121-98 , ending the Hawks' winning streak.

Clippers player statistics

Harden 25 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, Leonard 25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, Zubac 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, Derrick Jones 14 points , 2 rebounds , Bogdanovic 12 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists , Coffey 12 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists , Batum 11 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists , Simmons 2 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists , 2 steals , Christie 2 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist, Dunn 2 rebounds , 1 assist, Kobe Brown 1 rebound , 1 assist, Mills 1 assist

Hawks player statistics

Okongwu 18 points, 10 rebounds , 3 assists , 3 blocks, Trae Young 17 points , 4 rebounds , 7 assists, Lisasheh 15 points, 7 rebounds , 1 assist , 2 steals, LeVert 12 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists , 2 steals, Barlow 10 points , 4 rebounds , Mann 9 points , 3 rebounds, 4 assists, Daniels 6 points , 6 rebounds , 5 assists , 3 steals, Krejci 6 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists, Gaye 5 points , 4 rebounds, Niang 1 assist

After this victory, the Clippers' record is 37 wins and 20 losses, continuing to consolidate their position at the forefront of the Western Conference. The Clippers have been in hot form recently, the team's offensive and defensive systems have gradually matured, and Harden and Leonard's tacit understanding is also constantly improving. If they can maintain their current momentum, the Clippers are expected to compete for a higher ranking in the playoffs and even become a strong contender for the championship.