Harden scored only 7 points with 7 points? Lu: It s not a mentality problem but a targeted defense. This is my responsibility

Recently, Clippers head coach Tyron Lu participated in the "Club Shay Shay" by famous Shannon Sharp and talked about Harden.

Sharp: "How to ensure that the situation in the seventh game (Harden's poor performance) will not happen again? Everyone says that Harden is very good in the regular season, but in the playoffs, it seems that he can't see the top Harden. Is this a mentality problem? Is it a problem you can solve, or does it require the cooperation of his teammates? What can you do to ensure that he can get the best in the critical moment?"

Lu: "I think the sixth game is no different from the seventh game. Game 6 is also a life-and-death battle, right? He scored 36 points in that game. So I don't think it's a mentality problem, but the opponent will defend top players like him in a targeted manner. You think, the opponent will send two or three defensive players to stare at him, not letting him play with his advantages, not letting him play singles, and not letting him to a comfortable position, which will definitely make him play very difficult.

Sharp: "At this time, other teammates need to come forward to help. ”

Lu: "As a coach, I have to find a way, and other players have to stand up. And if he doesn't play well and the team doesn't play well, I will take most of the responsibility. Because if my players don't play well, that's my problem. So for me, if this happens again in the future, we have to resolve the battle in the sixth game and don't delay it until the seventh game. ”

This year's first round of playoffs, Harden made 10 of 20 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, 5 of 5 free throws, scored 28 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. However, in the tiebreak battle, Harden made 28 shots, 7 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 breaks, 1 attack, 2 mistakes, plus or negative value -29. The Clippers were finally eliminated by the Nuggets 3-4.