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Summary

Brad Stevens called a timeout to bring Jimmy Butler back, but the team struggled against the Clippers' offense. Butler focused on defending Guy, limiting his height advantage, but struggled with help defense against pick-and-rolls. The Clippers' backcourt of Paul and Ku Li faced off against Nash and De Long, with commentators praising their depth. Yao Ming entered the game, and Chandler replaced Griffin to strengthen the defense. The Nets had difficulty finding open shots, while the Clippers' defense was effective. At halftime, analysts discussed both teams' defensive strategies, emphasizing the importance of balance between offense and defense. In the second half, De Long started to shine, adapting to Danny Green's defense. Yang Rui made quick substitutions, bringing in Tony Allen for Battier to enhance defense. Allen effectively guarded De Long, while Green contained Joe Johnson. The Nets relied on Bart and Yao Ming's scoring, trailing by 10 points entering the final quarter. Paul had a solid game, focusing on playmaking rather than scoring. Stevens adjusted the lineup, resting Yao Ming and utilizing swingmen to maintain the score. The Clippers replaced Paul with Curry and Koval, who had limited playing time but was given a chance to contribute. Koval played aggressively after sitting out, and the Nets initiated an attack with Nash and Favors. However, their offensive efforts faced challenges as the Clippers defended effectively.

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