On December 5, Beijing time, the NBA was in full swing. Teams have changed a lot this season, with the rise of Western Conference side Timberwolves surprisingly and the 76ers' record surprising. The Warriors and Lakers have had their ups and downs this season. Now the NBA power rankings are updated again, with the Lakers ranked 12th, the Clippers ranked 17th, the Warriors ranked 18th, and the Rockets ranked 20th.
In this season's NBA league, the rise of Western Conference team Timberwolves has been an unexpected highlight. At the same time, the 76ers' record also exceeded expectations. However, the Warriors and Lakers have had their ups and downs this season. According to the latest NBA power rankings, the Lakers are only 12th, the Clippers are 17th, the Warriors are 18th, and the Rockets are 20th.
"We've played against the Suns three times [this season], including in the preseason, and this time it's a little different because Devin Booker missed all three of the previous games, and we're going to do some extra preparation and drilling, such as defense against him alone, and defense when he's on the floor with Durant." Thick eyebrows expressed some importance to the Suns' Booker.
The Lakers have suffered injuries this season, so their record has been up and down. However, now the Lakers' roster is gradually improving and will face the Suns in the midseason tournament. This game is in the spotlight because the Suns were missing Booker in the previous game. If the Lakers can manage to limit Durant's play and allow Booker to play well in the game, then they have a great chance of winning.
Experts say Booker has excelled in organizing offense this season, putting his teammates in a position of success. The Lakers' adjustment of Booker also shows recognition of his strength.
The Lakers now have more defensive resources and can use Reddish to defend Durant. As for Booker, the Lakers could send Vanderbilt to defend. However, there are questions about whether Vanderbilt will be in the starting lineup due to his limited ability on the offensive end. The Lakers need to take that into account when arranging their roster. Hachimura also said he hopes the team can win this game and win the mid-season tournament.
In this season's NBA league, the rise of Western team Timberwolves and the outstanding performance of the 76ers have become highlights. The Lakers and Clippers slipped down the rankings, and the Warriors and Rockets didn't perform as well as they should. The Lakers' game against the Suns has attracted much attention, and Booker's return will bring greater challenges to the Lakers. Regardless of the outcome, this game will be crucial for the Lakers.
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