Lakers todaynbaThey lost 111-118 in the regular seasonTimberwolves, which made it lose four games in a row, which not only exposed the shortcomings of the Lakers' defense, but also made people question the team's overall strength and teamwork ability. Although Bushy Eyebrows performed well in this game, scoring 31 points, the performance of his teammates did not give him enough support. The Lakers' performance has also raised questions and concerns among fans, and the current situation is quite bad for the Lakers.
1.Poor defense: In this game, the Lakers showed obvious deficiencies on the defensive end. TimberwolvesThe perimeter players were given a lot of open shots, and the interior defense didn't put too much pressure on the opposition. Especially when Brother Thick Mei was off the court, the Lakers' interior defense was almost out of control. TimberwolvesThe main playerEdwardswithDownsBoth played well on the offensive end, and the Lakers were powerless to stop the opposing team's attack. This is a real concern.
2.Thick Eyebrows are too tired: Thick Eyebrows take on a lot of pressure on the offensive end, but he also carries a lot of responsibility on the defensive end. On the one hand, he needs to protect the basket, and on the other hand, he is often dragged to the perimeter by the opponent's big man to defend. This kind of physical exertion makes Brother Thick Mei seem a little unbearable, and the Lakers' current rotation centerWoodHe didn't perform well on the defensive end and couldn't help him effectively at all. The Lakers pursued it in the offseasonWoodRather than a role player like Howard, it's also considered a turnover.
3.Russell's inconsistent performance: The Lakers' Russell has struggled against strong teams, often experiencing turnovers and slumps. Although he was able to play well against underdogs, his consistency was still greatly compromised. Statistics from the last five games show that Russell has averaged just 9 points per game4 points and shooting 345%, and the three-point shooting rate is only 25%. This inconsistent performance has raised doubts about him, and some fans even hope that the Lakers can change the current situation through a trade.
At present, the Lakers have suffered four consecutive defeats, and the situation is indeed not optimistic. It can be seen from this game that the Lakers' defensive problems are highlighted, especially in the interior defense, there are obvious shortcomings. In addition, the team relied too much on the thick eyebrows, and his physical exertion became a problem, and the Lakers' interior bench ability was not enough to support him. In addition, the team lacked a consistent third scoring point under Russell's inconsistent performance. The accumulation of these problems has led to the team's current predicament.
As Lakers fans, we want the team to be positive about the problem and find solutions. First of all, the team needs to strengthen its defense, especially on the inside. Secondly, the team needs to find a suitable center forward to increase the strength of the bench and reduce the pressure on the thick eyebrows. At the same time, Russell needs to improve his consistency and play as well as possible against strong teams to live up to the expectations of his fans.
Finally, as fans, we need to maintain confidence that the Lakers will find their groove and get back on winning track in future games. A few consecutive defeats don't mean everythingCriticalHow to learn from the losing streak and give it your all. I believe that the team will find a solution to the problem in the next games, achieve better results, and bring more joy and expectation to the fans.