Sailboats have not been able to compete for the first line of the Western Conference, but compared to last season this one looks clearly better. Of course, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George had a hand in this result, because their individual actions brought the team to this level. The Clippers sold out in earnest in the previous meeting when they confidently defeated Denver (124-111). The Los Angeles team lost only the second quarter, but very quickly killed the intrigue in the match. Doc Rivers’ charges will face Dallas in the playoffs and this confrontation deserves attention, because the cowboys have improved a lot, so there will be something to see.
Guys of Terry Stots simply gnawed their place in the leading eight of the West, although it is too early to relax, because the decisive battle is ahead. It should be noted that three teams are competing for the eighth line at once. Portland played the last two meetings in character. In the first one they put Philadelphia (124-121) in their place and then showed class in the match against Dallas (134-131). Who else but Damian Lillard became a key person in the “Blazers”, who scored 61 points in the last fight and how can the opponents’ defense resist such a “monster” of attack. The Blazers are eager to make the playoffs and will clearly put pressure on Brooklyn with all their might, especially since the Nets will enter the floor with a far from optimal five.
