In the semifinals of the NBA Midseason Championship, the battle between the Lakers and the Pelicans was considered a close matchup. Both teams have superstars, great squad depth and championship ambitions.
However, when the game started, we saw a miserable **. With a score of 133-89, the Lakers easily defeated the Pelicans, swept their opponents with a total score of 4-0, and advanced to the finals with their heads held high. What kind of strength did the Lakers show in this game?What kind of record did Lao Zhan create?
After the game began, the two teams played very fiercely, attacking and defending each other, and fell into a tug-of-war. The Pelicans' forward pairing, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, performed well, scoring 10 and 9 points, respectively, causing the Lakers a lot of problems.
On the Lakers side, Lao Zhan and Davis were not to be outdone, teaming up to score 15 points to help the Lakers lead by two points at 28-26 at the end of the first quarter. However, as soon as the second quarter began, the Lakers began to hit a crazy blow.
In this quarter, Lao Zhan was completely in control of the pace of the game, not only did he shoot four three-pointers, but also constantly created opportunities for his teammates, handing out five assists. He scored 18 points in a single quarter, leading the Lakers to a 38-16 offensive wave that stretched the margin to 24 points.
In this quarter of the game, the Pelicans were completely suppressed by Lao Zhan's brave performance, unable to find an effective defensive method, and unable to find rhythm on the offensive end. At halftime, the Lakers were leading 66-42.
If the second quarter was Lao Zhan's solo show, then the second half was the Lakers' team performance. The Lakers continued to maintain an efficient offense in the third quarter while not letting up on the defensive end, limiting the Pelicans' scoring to 19 points. The Lakers' bench players also played well, with Caruso, Howard, Kuzma and others all performing well, putting more pressure on the Pelicans.
By the end of the third quarter, the Lakers had a 36-point lead at 97-61, and the game was out of suspense early. In the fourth quarter, the Lakers continued to extend their advantage, stretching the margin to more than 40 points. The Pelicans have completely lost their fighting spirit and can only reluctantly accept the fate of defeat.
In the end, the Lakers easily defeated the Pelicans with a score of 133-89, swept the opponent with a total score of 4-0, and advanced to the finals. In this game, all six Lakers scored double-doubles, Lao Zhan scored 30 points and 8 assists, Davis got 19 points and 7 rebounds, Caruso scored 16 points, Howard scored 14 points, Kuzma scored 13 points, and Green scored 10 points.
For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson scored a team-high 22 points, Ingram scored 15 points, and no other player scored in double figures.
In this game, Lao Zhan not only led the Lakers to the finals, but also set a historical record. In this game, he scored 30 points and 8 assists, which was the 15th 30+8 performance in the midseason tournament of his career, surpassing Jordan's 14 games and becoming the first person in history.
Lao Zhan's performance in the mid-season tournament undoubtedly proved that he is still the best player in the league, and his leadership temperament and dominance have made the Lakers the most promising team to win the championship. The Lakers swept the Pelicans 4-0 in the midseason tournament, showing amazing strength and form.
They will compete with the Pacers for the final championship in the finals. The Pacers are a good team to look for, and they also proved their worth in the semifinals when they eliminated the Warriors 4-1 overall. They have the best defense in the league, as well as good players such as Oladipo and Sabonis, and they will give the Lakers a big challenge.
Whether the Lakers can win the championship depends on whether they can maintain their current form and how they deal with the Pacers' defense. Regardless, it's going to be a great matchup, so let's wait and see.
With a score of 133-89, the Lakers easily defeated the Pelicans, swept their opponents with a total score of 4-0, and advanced to the finals with their heads held high. The Lakers will compete with the Pacers for the final championship in the finals.