On March 6, Beijing time, the Clippers will face the Pistons, who have been in good form recently, at home. The Clippers, who have suffered three consecutive defeats, are now facing the dilemma of a shortage of major generals. Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury management), Ben Simmons (left knee injury management), Powell (right hamstring strain), Jones Jr. (right groin strain) will all miss this game, and Harden will have to play single-handedly, and the pressure is not small.

Statistics show that Harden has averaged 34.7 minutes per game so far this season, ranking first in the Clippers and 27th in the league. In February, Harden averaged 37.7 minutes per game, ranking seventh in the league. Harden was too tired, and it also affected his form, especially when it mattered (the final five minutes of the game were within five points).

Clippers reporter Joey Linn said that since the comeback of the small card, Harden has only made 3 of 18 in key moments, and only 2 of 9 in key moments, and the two have combined for 5 of 27 and only 18.5% shooting. Linn said the Clippers have a lot of problems at the moment, and the poor finishing form of the two stars is a major problem.

On one side is the Clippers, who are short of major generals and in a sluggish state, and on the other side are the Eastern dark horse Pistons, which have been making great progress recently. In their last 11 games, the Pistons are 10-1 and have a 90.9% win rate over the same period, second only to the Cavaliers (11-0) in the league. Despite Ivey's long-term absence, Bickerstaff led last season's Eastern Conference team to impressive performances, and Cunningham was named an All-Star for the first time this season.

Clippers reporter Tom Azarly wrote: "The Pistons have a 10-1 record in their last 11 games. A loss for the Clippers today would be their first four-game losing streak this season and the seventh in the last eight games. The Suns are three wins away from the play-off zone. Currently, the Clippers are 32-29 and in ninth place in the West, and the Suns are 29-33 and 11th in the West.