The two top teams in the Southwest Division both suffered two consecutive losses. Ignoring CP3 during the offseason reinforcements may be the biggest failure. The Clippers laughed.

The NBA regular season is in full swing. The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks, two teams in the Southwest that have attracted much attention during the offseason, are facing their second game. The Rockets challenged the championship Thunder in the opening game but lost by 1 point. This time they faced the Detroit Pistons, and it was their first home game. Naturally, they hope to get a good start.

Unfortunately, the five major lineups still did not have a good chemical reaction. Veteran Durant scored 37 points and created 18 foul and free throw opportunities; Adams only played 25 minutes and scored 11 points and 10 rebounds, including 9 points in the second offense and 6 offensive rebounds, but still could not help the team win. The Rockets, who had no point guard organization, played extremely messy on the court and had no structure in their offense. They relied entirely on the players to attack independently to solve the problem. Although their height, talent and fighting advantages allowed them to always keep the score close to their opponents, they were ultimately unable to win the game.

The Mavericks faced the Wizards, a team in the Eastern Conference Lottery. It was originally a game with no suspense in terms of lineup and strength on paper. As a result, the Mavericks unexpectedly reversed their opponents at home. He scored a double-double of 27 points and 13 rebounds and dominated the penalty area on both offense and defense. It was still difficult to win.

Like the Rockets, head coach Kidd chose a starting lineup that did not require a point guard, and handed over the offensive organization to the rookie No. 1 pick Flagg, hoping that he could become a well-rounded point forward, but the result was counterproductive. Although Flagg scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in this game, he made 5 turnovers, and his efficiency and shooting percentage were very average.

Both teams, the Rockets and Mavericks, strengthened their interior lines and forwards, hoping to win the game by relying on their large lineups. Even though the stars of both teams performed well, everything backfired in the end. The starting point guards of both sides suffered serious injuries and required a long-term layoff. Without an organizational first-position player, the team's offense became disorganized.

On the other hand, the Clippers recruited veteran Chris Paul this summer, which is a win-win operation. In today's game against the Suns, CP3 sent a game-high 8 assists in only 19 minutes. Collins, Lopez and even the unknown center Niederhauser in the substitute lineup were able to wreak havoc in the opponent's penalty area with Paul's assists.

Imagine if the Rockets and Mavericks could have top field control masters like Paul, the teams would not be facing the current predicament. Perhaps the head coaches of the two teams stubbornly use point guard-less lineups and will pay the price for their record. The Clippers who grabbed Paul not only instantly made up for the weak bench lineup, but also put the two Western Conference championship teams into trouble. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.