On March 1, Beijing time, the NBA Clippers lost to the Lakers 102-106 due to too many mistakes and a cold three-point shot. After the game, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lu said in an interview that making the playoffs is our ultimate goal.

Clippers head coach Tyronn Lu said in an interview that making the playoffs is our ultimate goal

In this game, the Clippers had 17 turnovers in the whole game, including 5 in the fourth quarter, while the team's three-point shooting rate was only 24.3%, and the three-point shooting in the decisive quarter was even more cold, only 2 of 9 shots. "Missed shots, too many turnovers, the Lakers played well tonight." Renard concluded after the game.

The rest of the schedule won't be easy for the Clippers. They will face the Lakers again next Monday, then travel to Phoenix on Wednesday to take on the Suns before returning home to face the Pistons, Knicks and Kings. The opponents of these key matchups are also fighting for a playoff spot.

Tyronn Rue believes there will be plenty of games in the final month and a half, but the squad is gradually getting fit and likes the current situation and is still in his own hands: "It's true that the schedule is more difficult, but we are ready for it, this is the toughest part of our season. ”

"It's very important for us to secure a top six finish and qualify directly for the playoffs and we're up to all the challenges. Whether it's sixth, seventh, or eighth, we're going to keep fighting and getting to the playoffs is our ultimate goal. Tyronru added.

Zubak performed well in this game, playing 37 minutes, scoring 27 points, 16 rebounds, 1 hot pot, and shooting 13 of 15 from the field, playing a double-ten score; Renard also played steadily, playing 37 minutes, scoring 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 3 three-pointers, shooting 47.1% from the field overall.

However, although Harden scored 18 points and played 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals, he only made 5 of 22 shots and 1 of 10 three-pointers, and did not accept media interviews after the game.