On December 16, Beijing time, the NBA regular season was ignited again, and the Lakers ushered in a battle full of unknowns and expectations. This time they will play away against the Spurs, and the shortcomings revealed in the lineup before the game have made people curious about the Lakers' performance.
The Lakers, who were short of major generals, lost a number of core players in this game, including Davis, Russell and Reddish, and the return of Lao Zhan did not become the team's savior as expected. All this seems to reveal an unusual competition, and a basketball stage full of suspense and variables is about to be staged. At the start of the game, the Lakers fell into an all-around disadvantage, trailing by 25 points at one point, leaving fans worried about the performance of this championship team.
In this unavoidable contest, can the Lakers turn the tide in the absence of major generals?Can Lao Zhan lead the team to turn the tide?Will the outcome of the game bring a new challenge or opportunity for the Lakers?Let's take a closer look at the game and uncover some of the most impressive mysteries on the basketball court.
During the game, the Lakers struggled passively and never led the whole game. Although the team fell behind by 20 points in the first quarter, they did not give up easily. In the face of the Spurs' tough counterattack, the Lakers tried to close the score on several occasions, but this effort did not carry over to the entire game, and the Spurs finally managed to hold on to the lead, ending their 18-game losing streak. The Lakers can be said to be a complete defeat in this game, and they have been struggling in passivity, and even trailing by 25 points at most.
In this game, the Lakers' core players were in mixed form, and head coach Darvin Ham revealed after the game that Reaves was cramping when he went off the court, although fortunately it was not a big deal. Lao Zhan was even more unlucky, and was attacked in the face three times throughout the game, two of which came from Spurs players and the other was from teammate Hachimura. Lao Zhan once joked about Hachimura after the game, as if to express that he was willing to wear a mask like a teammate, which may be a humorous response to his court.
Lao Zhan didn't worry too much about the defeat in this game, he was well aware of the lack of key players in the team, and said that when the team is healthy and has a full lineup, they have the ability to compete with any opponent. This optimism about the team may also stem from his review of past games. In this game, Lao Zhan's individual performance was excellent, contributing 23 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists, of which assists set a new high this season. This performance did not lead to a victory.
Davis' absence once again highlights his irreplaceability in the team. The Lakers were excellent under Davis' leadership in a successful win over the Spurs in the previous game, and his absence this time led to a heavy defeat for the Lakers. This season, when the Lakers have Davis and no Zhan, the team has a 2-0 recordWith Jans and Davis, the team has a 0-2 record and loses by an average of 24 points per game. Davis' absence this time is due to an ankle problem, not a hip problem that has been the subject of much attention before. Although he started the game with a 90-degree kick in the last game, it was not affected too much, and this absence may be a strategy adopted by the team to be on the safe side.
The Lakers endured a tough test in this game, failing to outwit a tenacious Spurs in the absence of a main force. Despite his efforts on the court, Davis' absence has undoubtedly brought a huge challenge to the team. The game also once again highlighted Davis' irreplaceable role in the Lakers' system, and his role was not only reflected in individual performance, but also had a profound impact on the tactical and defensive aspects of the entire team.
Although the Lakers failed to win this game, Lao Zhan's positive attitude towards the team and confidence in the future are commendable. His performance not only showed excellent basketball skills on the court, but also revealed a strong belief in the team in his words. At this juncture, the team needs more than just the heroic performance of individual players, but also the whole team working together to overcome the difficulties and meet the challenges ahead.
For the Lakers, this game may be a brief low point, not a portrayal of their entire season. The team will need to adjust their form, stay fit and try to get back to winning in the coming games. That's the beauty of the basketball season, where every game is a chance to start anew.
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