When the leadership of the sailboats was strengthened by Kawaii Leonard and Paul George, it seemed that there was another force in Los Angeles that could compete for the championship. Since then, two seasons have already passed. The Lakers and Milwaukee won the gold rings and the club was left behind. Tyrone Lew was invited to the helm of the team, who was supposed to sort out the situation, although it is too early to draw conclusions from his work. At the moment, the wards of the 44-year-old American have reached fifth place in the Western Conference and, most importantly, they have gained excellent shape. The Clippers have won four straight matches. Neither Oklahoma, Minnesota or Charlotte were able to compete with their rivals. Paul George shone in all these meetings. Moreover, very high hopes are pinned on him now. The team has chosen the right vector, but how the hosts will show themselves against a more serious opponent in the person of Portland remains a mystery.
The hawks are not like themselves, since they are among the three outsiders of the Eastern Conference. It is unlikely that the team counted on such a development of events, especially after a good last season. Atlanta lost four matches in a row, including a fight against Utah. The opponent showed a better game and deservedly won, although the game took place at the State Farm Arena. Now Trey Young and company will have the opportunity to take revenge, albeit on the road. The Hawks will take to the floor as the underdog, but this is not surprising.
