Harden tied Ray Allen for second all-time three-point shooting, and the Rockets had six double-doubles to beat the Clippers again

At 9 o'clock on November 16, Beijing time, the Rockets defeated the Clippers 125-104 in Group A of the NBA Cup West and won four consecutive victories. In this game, Harden hit 3 three-pointers, bringing the total number of three-pointers in his career to 2,973, tying Ray Allen for second place on the all-time three-point shooting list.

Statistics

Clippers: Harden 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Kevin Porter 15 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Coffey 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Dunn 13 points, Miller 11 points;

Rockets: Smith 28 points and 11 rebounds, Shin Jing 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, VanVleet 18 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists, Eason 17 points and 6 rebounds, Amen 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Dillon Brooks 17 points;

Background

The Rockets previously had an 8-4 regular season record and just won three in a row; On the other hand, the Clippers had a 6-6 record in the regular season. In the NBA Cup sequence, the Rockets, Clippers, Kings, Timberwolves and Trail Blazers are in Group A of the West. On November 14, the Clippers and the Rockets have met once and the Rockets have beaten the Clippers 111-103. Before this game, Harden hit 2,970 three-pointers in his career to rank third all-time, just three three-pointers short of Ray Allen, who ranked second all-time (2,973 three-pointers).

Match replays

At the beginning of the game, the Rockets were full of firepower on the offensive end, and Smith and Shen Jing continued to score points on the inside and outside shots, leading the team to a wave of 14-4. Harden hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding for the Clippers, but the Rockets then launched a wave of scoring spurts through three-pointers and dunks, and the Rockets went 21-9. Immediately afterwards, the two sides alternated points through counterattack layups, mid-range shots and free throws, and the Rockets firmly controlled the initiative of the game. In the following period, Harden hit consecutive three-pointers to help the Clippers chase the points, but the Rockets also scored consecutive points by Eason to stabilize the situation. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led the Clippers by eight points at 29-21. Harden hit three three-pointers in the first quarter for a career total of 2,973 three-pointers, tying Ray Allen, who ranks second on the all-time three-point shooting list.

Entering the second quarter, the Rockets felt cold, and the Clippers seized the opportunity to score consecutive points through mid-to-long-range jumpers and breakthrough layups to blast out a wave of 9-2. The Rockets quickly regained their form, Brooks and Smith hit three-pointers one after another, and Shin Jing also scored points one after another, and the Rockets launched a wave of 14-0 and instantly extended the lead to 15 points. Then, the Clippers tried to organize a new round of counterattack to score consecutive points through jump shots, free throws and interior offense, but Smith hit consecutive three-pointers and VanVleet also hit three-pointers, and the Rockets stabilized the situation on the court with outside offense. At the end of the quarter, VanVleet scored five points in a row on an outside shot and inside attack. At halftime, the Rockets led by 20 points, 66-46.

The Clippers seized the opportunity to instigate a counterattack, and Harden and Powell continued to score points inside and outside to lead the team to a wave of 12-4 and successfully approached the score. Brooks hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding for the Rockets, and Jalen Green, VanVleet and Smith scored in quick succession, and the Rockets responded with a 9-0 run. In the next period, the two sides alternated points through breakaway throws, counter-attacks and mid-to-long-range jumpers, and when Powell countered and dunked, the Clippers 67-86. At the end of the quarter, Kevin Porter and Harden took turns attacking the basket to score points, but the Rockets hit three-pointers from outside the line by Eason in a row. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets held a 19-point advantage.

In the final quarter, the two sides alternated points through baskets, three-pointers and free throws in the opening stage, and when Jordan Miller scored a rebound, the Clippers 87-102. Then, Brooks hit consecutive three-pointers and Smith hit a 2+1 to help the Rockets extend their lead to 23 points. Then, the Clippers tried to organize a new round of counterattack, but the Rockets continued to stabilize the situation. Due to the large score difference and the lack of time left, the game lost the suspense of victory and lost the suspense and entered garbage time. In the end, the Rockets defeated the Clippers 125-104 to win four in a row.

Both sides start

Clippers: Harden, Powell, Jones, Dunn, Zubac;

Rockets: Smith, Jalen Green, Shin Jing, VanVleet, Dillon Brooks;