Losing by 21 points and losing miserably by 19 points! They became the worst team in the offseason. This deal really cost them a lot.

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Since the start of the NBA 25-26 season, many teams have performed surprisingly well, such as the Philadelphia 76ers in the East. After George was injured and Embiid's role was reduced, Maxey and No. 3 pick Edgcomb showed their strength in the backcourt, trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter for three consecutive games. The Spurs in the East are not far behind. After studying in the Shaolin Temple, star star Bunyama has evolved again this season. He is very influential on both offense and defense. He led the team to 4 wins and 0 losses, ranking second in the fiercely competitive Western Conference, second only to the defending champion Thunder, which is also impressive.

Of course, if there are teams that perform well, there will naturally be teams that pull their hips. After the Eastern Pacers sent away Turner this summer from a championship contending team, they have dropped directly to an underdog with 0 wins and 3 losses this season, which is also surprising; similarly, the Los Angeles Clippers in the West carefully built an "elderly giant" during the offseason. "Star Cluster" is also facing a cruel reality. It has 2 wins and 2 losses in the first four games. Not only did it lose 21 points to the Jazz in the opening game (the highest point was nearly 37 points behind), but also defeated the Warriors by 19 points. The "offseason champion" has become a joke of the entire league.

This summer, in order to grab Beal from the buyout market, the Clippers management sent away Powell + the 2027 second-round pick through a three-way transaction, introduced Collins from the Jazz, and then signed Lopez and Paul to form the oldest average age team in NBA history. Despite the age, the Clippers do have enviable depth on paper. The outside world also regards the Clippers as one of the strongest contenders for the Western Conference championship. Basketball commentators believe that as long as they stay healthy and rely on the dual-core drive of Harden and Kawhi, the Clippers will be a strong contender for the Western Conference championship.

However, beneath the surface prosperity lies a deeper crisis.

In the opening game of the new season, the Clippers suffered a blow. In the first game against the Jazz, the Clippers allowed the Jazz to lead by 24 points in the first quarter. The half-time point difference had widened to 31 points, and ultimately lost 108-129 by 21 points. This game exposed many problems of the Clippers, especially the loopholes on the defensive end, which could not prevent their opponents at all.

The fourth game of the season is against the Warriors, who have a back-to-back schedule. I thought I could beat my opponent by waiting for work, but I didn't expect it. The whole team played in an extremely chaotic manner. The team only had 4 assists in the first half. They surrendered early in the final quarter and suffered another 19-point defeat 79-98. It was simply outrageous. Paul's performance is particularly concerning. This experienced point guard has completely lost his former magic in the new season, and his contribution value on the court is all negative. The team loses points as soon as he comes on the court.

In addition, the core lineup of this team is older, and the ability to resist injuries has become the biggest concern. Bill's situation is a microcosm of the team's current situation. The new player has missed two consecutive games due to waist soreness; and the most disappointing thing is head coach Tyronn Lue. His tactics and lineup adjustments are simply unsightly. The rotation arrangement is chaotic and the player resources at hand are chaotic. This is also the most fundamental reason for the team's recent struggles.

What is even more worrying is that the team's basic data has declined across the board - averaging only 117 points per game (16th in the league) and 43 rebounds per game (19th in the league). Those numbers stand in stark contrast to the team's star-studded cast.

Looking back now, the deal to send Powell away in the offseason was a big loss. You know, last season, Powell was the team's leading scorer. Last season, he averaged 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 48.4% from the field. He averaged 3 three-pointers per game and shot 41.8% from the field. Compared with the newly introduced Bill, he has only played 2 games this season and averaged only 5.5 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist per game. It is a world of difference.

Previously, many fans ridiculed that the Clippers have always been the "offseason champions" (they can only talk about it). Now, it is true that the Clippers are really the most failed team this offseason. They seemed to have introduced a reasonable reinforcement puzzle, but in the end, none of them was used. Instead, they sent away the most critical scorer Powell. It can be said that they "lost their wife and lost their troops." In the more competitive Western Conference, they are already getting further and further away from the championship.

For this reason, some fans have begun to suggest: "The Clippers management can consider starting to rebuild. There is no point in retaining this lineup anymore!"

The sluggish start has indeed made everyone begin to re-evaluate the prospects of this Clippers team, and the sluggish record of 2 wins and 2 losses is indeed disappointing. But it is still too early to talk about reconstruction at this time. The team is still in the running-in stage, and the ups and downs in record are not inevitable. But for coach Tyronn Lue, this is really the biggest shortcoming of this team. It’s better to leave early!

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