Clippers still ‘learning on the fly,’ fall to 0-3 with Harden

LA Clippers coach Ty Lue described his team’s performance for the first nine minutes Friday night as a “work of art”. However, they suffered a 144-126 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, which proved that the Clippers are a work in progress after James Harden joined the team following a blockbuster trade. The Clippers are now 3-5 on the season, with 0-3 record since the arrival of Harden. Despite the losses, Kawhi Leonard remains optimistic, feeling that the team is still learning and once they figure it out, they’ll be able to keep winning games.

Luka Doncic, who scored 44 points on 17-of-21 shooting, led the Mavericks to victory with a dominant performance. The Clippers’ stars didn’t play in the fourth quarter, with coach Lue focused on getting the team ready for their upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Harden, who scored all 14 of his points in the first quarter, admitted to the challenge of adapting to a new team with multiple offensive talents.

Although there are early struggles with the addition of Harden, the Clippers are confident that they are in the process of figuring things out and will improve as the season progresses. The team is working on finding the right balance and learning to play together effectively. Coach Lue emphasized the importance of adjusting to the current circumstances and remaining confident in the team’s abilities.

The Clippers face a similar situation to the Mavs last season, who initially struggled after acquiring Kyrie Irving, but eventually found their footing. Despite the challenges, the Clippers remain optimistic about their potential and look forward to putting together a winning streak as they work through the process of integrating Harden into their lineup.

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