In the game on December 26, Beijing time, the Lakers and the Celtics had a fierce competition. However, the Lakers have suffered a huge problem in this game, both offensively and defensively, and have been at a disadvantage. Throughout the game, the team faced a series of challenges, but the rise of one player was remarkable.
Anthony D**is was one of the highlights of the game. After the start of the midseason, his form gradually picked up, showing excellent basketball skills. Not only did he play hard under the basket, but he also showed a jaw-dropping three-point ability. Throughout the game, he hit 25 times efficiently, cutting down an astonishing statistic of 40+13, which is almost the most dazzling existence of the team.
However, the brilliance of the thick eyebrows also highlights the shortcomings of the rest of the team. Especially Lebron James, who was unusually lost in this game. Despite completing a big explosion in the previous game, in this game, James's final quarter strong offense and shooting were not satisfactory, and the overall contribution was insufficient. His 5-of-14 shooting became a burden for the team and a big reason for the loss.
Rui Hachimura also failed to play his due value on the offensive end. Every time he got the ball, it was a big gap, and however, he was barely able to get the ball into the basket. Despite hitting two three-pointers in the final moments of the game, it didn't help.
Hachimura and James' slump on the offensive end caused the Lakers to miss too many scoring opportunities. Even more troubling are some of Coach Ham's hiring decisions in the game. In the third quarter, he decided to put both Rivers and Russell on the court at the same time, which caused the Lakers' defense to collapse and lose 10 points.
Such a decision was clearly a failure, and it made it impossible for the Lakers to withstand the pressure of their opponents in the game. However, throughout the race, Prins was no slouch. He has shown his worth in the past period, scoring 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field. Prince was comfortable on both ends of the floor and was one of the team's only bright spots.
After the game, the Lakers team had to seriously reflect. There are often many problems behind losses, and this game is the moment when the Lakers face these problems. It's not just the tactical aspects that the team needs to think about, but also the individual performance of the players and the teamwork.
And the rise of Brother Thick Eyebrows, although it gives the team a glimmer of hope, also makes people pay more attention to the performance of other players. James, as the leader of the team, needs to step up in key moments, and young players such as Hachimura also need to be more consistent to reach their potential.
The coaching staff also needs to carefully consider their hiring decisions to ensure that the team can maintain consistency in key moments. Prince's performance may have set an example for the team, but overall, the team needs more players to contribute to the victory. This loss is not the end, but an opportunity, an opportunity to make the Lakers more resilient and more united. I believe that in future games, the Lakers will learn from this loss and work hard for better performances.