The Lakers counterattacked the Rockets, the iron wall returned to help Zhan Mei, and the veteran style illuminated the game
On December 3, the Lakers hosted the Rockets. In this suspenseful game, the Lakers defeated the Rockets with a score of 107-97, showing the strength and resilience of the team. After the game, James, the star of the house, was interviewed and shared his experience and feelings about the game.
Speaking about the Lakers' 35-14 lead in the second quarter, James said excitedly: "That was probably one of our best games of the season. Especially in the first half. We're not a team that can play well in the first half, but this second quarter was one of the best quarters we played, and it was about defending, playing fast, sharing the ball, moving the ball, and Reeves was special in that quarter. ”
In this game, James played 35 minutes, 7 of 17 shots, 0 of 4 three-pointers, 2 of 5 free throws to score 16 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, and 5 turnovers, with a plus/minus of +16. Despite his ups and downs on the offensive end, James has played an important role on the defensive end and organizing the offense. His presence puts the Rockets under pressure against the Lakers' fast break and defense.
And Reeves also had a great performance in this game. He played 22 minutes and finished with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 steals on 6-of-11 shooting, 1-of-4 three-pointers and 5-of-6 free throws, with a plus/minus of +15. Especially in the second quarter, he scored 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting, laying the foundation for the Lakers to play a wave. His outstanding performance was praised and affirmed by James.
Vanderbilt, the returning striker, said after the game: "I feel good. As expected, I felt a little rusty, so I just wanted to try to get my rhythm back, get back in shape and continue to build chemistry with my team-mates on the pitch. Vanderbilt has a positive assessment of his performance and believes that his return will help the team clearly.
In addition to Vanderbilt, Prince was also a highlight of the game. He started the game for 29 minutes, shooting 4-of-7 from the field and 3-of-5 from three-point range for 11 points, six rebounds and one assist. Prince shot 44 percent from three-point range in the game and showed excellent outside shooting. His consistent performance also added strength to the Lakers' game.
For the Lakers, this game was the first time this season that the team had a player available to play. "We want to stay fit and the fitter we are, the more we can see what we can do, so today there were a lot of tall and long-arm players back on the field, which is great and it's great to see Vanderbilt back," James said in an interview. ”
James spoke highly of the team's form and believes that the team's fitness was one of the key factors in the victory. He also stressed the importance of players like Reddish in the squad. James said: "As long as he plays minutes *** Reddish will be one of the players leading the steals charts. This is enough to see James's trust and expectation of Reddish.
In this game, Reddish returned to play 24 minutes, 4 of 7 shots, 3 of 3 free throws, and got 11 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. Although his performance on the offensive end is not outstanding, his role on the defensive end cannot be ignored. His steals and blocks have earned the Lakers more opportunities and shown his quality as a defensive player.
Former NBA player Ariza spoke about his second time with the Lakers on the Club Shay Shay podcast. "The team has always been nice to me, and my role is different from when I first came to the Lakers," he said. The reason we didn't win was that we were f**king old, the players were veterans, super veterans, and you couldn't get melons to fight for the floor ball or chase Edwards for 40 minutes. Ariza's remarks caused heated discussions and thoughts among fans.
This game is a key battle for the Lakers to counterattack the Rockets. The fitness of the team and the excellent performance of the players were one of the key factors in achieving victory. Whether it was James, Reaves or players such as Vanderbilt, Prince and Reddish, they all contributed to the team's victory. Although former NBA player Ariza questioned the team's aging issues, the Lakers still showed the strength and potential of a combination of veteran style and young player energy. In future games, the Lakers will continue to play to their strengths and characteristics and move towards better results.