Warriors vs Clippers Preview: New-look Warriors on Fire for Three-game Win Streak, Can Harden Stop Them?

At 8:30 AM on October 28, the NBA regular season continues with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Warriors’ roster underwent changes this summer, with the once-famous “Splash Brothers” trio breaking up as Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks. The team has brought in immediate impact players like Melton, Hield, and Li Kai’er. Surprisingly, the new-look Warriors have started the season on a hot streak, winning their first game by 36 points against the Portland Trail Blazers and then crushing the Utah Jazz by 41 points in their second game. They have won their first two games by a combined 77 points, setting an NBA record for the largest point differential in the first two games of a season. In these two games, new addition Buddy Hield has been outstanding, averaging 24.5 points and 3.5 assists with a 75% three-point shooting percentage, hitting 12 threes in total, making fans quickly forget about Klay Thompson.

The significant wins in the first two games have also allowed Stephen Curry to get more rest, marking the first time in his career that he has played less than 30 minutes in the first two games of the season. However, Curry’s performance in the first two games has not been his best, averaging 18.5 points and a 35% three-point shooting percentage. Despite this, the team has secured two consecutive wins, which is still satisfying for him. The Warriors have been offensively dominant, averaging 133.5 points per game, but the performance of young star Jonathan Kuminga has been disappointing, scoring only 12 points in two games. He will need to find his form quickly if he wants to secure a big contract.

The Clippers are playing their second game in as many nights, which may affect their energy levels after facing the Denver Nuggets. Fortunately, they managed to win their first game of the season. This summer, the Clippers also lost a key player, with Paul George moving to the Philadelphia 76ers, reducing their chances of winning the championship. Kawhi Leonard remains out indefinitely, leaving the team to rely on James Harden as the sole leader. Harden has adjusted well, averaging 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 12 assists in the first two games, leading the team to a 1-1 record.

However, from an efficiency standpoint, it seems unlikely that Harden will return to his Houston Rockets-era form, currently shooting 38.5% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range, while averaging 7.5 turnovers per game. For the Clippers, this is a necessary reliance, as they have no other choice but to depend on Harden. Compared to last season, the Clippers’ defense is promising with the additions of players like Javonte Green, Coby White, and Nicolas Batum, which can help alleviate some pressure on Harden.

This is the first meeting between the two teams this season and will feature a matchup between the 2009 draft stars, James Harden and Stephen Curry. It’s a game that is becoming rarer, and fans are looking forward to seeing both players deliver strong performances.

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