The Lakers withThunderAlthough the Lakers had lost four games in a row and dropped to ninth place in the West, they decided to change their lineup to improve their defense, replacing Russell in the starting position with Van der Biao on the court. Recognizing the difficulty of attacking, they decided to beat their opponents by strengthening their defense. Regardless of the outcome, the Lakers are willing to make changes, and that's a good thing.
The Lakers' opponentsThunderHe has performed well this season, finishing second in the West with three straight wins, and ended the Clippers' nine-game winning streak in the last game. However,ThunderThere were some problems in this game and Keady was unavailable due to injury, which will undoubtedly have an impact on the team. In addition, the Lakers' change of formation also put some pressure on them. IfThunderIf you want to continue the winning streak, you will face certain challenges.
At the beginning of the game, the Lakers took the lead in attackingJamesThe layup didn't hit butDavisAfter grabbing the rebound, Chet hit an easy shot and Prince hit both free throws. WhileAlexanderHe scored a goal in the way of top thunder, forThunderTie the score. Although the LakersThree-point shotDidn't score, but Dort took advantage of the counter-attack to score two points. Davisof mid-range shots, and Prince hit oneThree-point shotJaylen also threw in an open spotThree-point shotThe score was deadlocked. DavisForced a knock away from Chet and scored, and Chet regained his sense with a throw. Since then,Alexander's mid-range shot to tie the score again. After Hachimura came off the bench, he hit one immediatelyThree-point shotJamesAlso scored by attacking the basket,Thunder's outside shots continued to hit iron, and the score began to fall behind. Reaves' mistake gave the Lakers a chance to score, and Chet scored on the counters. JamesThe tyranny buckle andAlexanderThe breakthroughs were staged in turn, and the score kept rising alternately, and it was extremely stalemate. The Lakers made timely personnel adjustments, and Hachimura's arrival immediately played a role in stabilizing the situation, and he scored consecutive points to stabilize the situation. BertansThree-point shot, as well as Jaylen's whistle ball, makeThunderTemporarily leading the Lakers 39-36.
Heading into the second quarter, it was Russell's explosive time. He scored eight points in a row at the beginning of the game, which once turned the tide of the game, and the excellent performance of the bench players put a lot of pressure on the Lakers. ThunderStuck in a scoring drought and being blocked in a row, the Lakers launched a 13-3 counterattack. Chet turned again for a layup and completed a big hatJames, and then completed the domineering deduction, and the audience was enthusiastic. Jaylen's whistle ball is played againJamesA three-pointer from the bottom corner was also hit, while Jalen made a shot as he stepped backThree-point shotRussell made another free throw and the Lakers kept the game pressing. AlthoughAlexanderwithDavisAt the same time back on the field, but the resultThunderofThree-point shotConsecutive misses, very inconsistent performances and missed a few chances. The Lakers launched a counter-attack switchJamesThe rhythm that I liked so much came back and the score opened again. JamesAfter leaving, the Lakers' offense was not affected too much, and Hachimura's hand was also very good, extending the score advantage. ThunderofThree-point shotStill no hits,Alexander's mid-range shots also became inaccurate, and the lead gradually widened to double digits. The Lakers showed a very good defense in the second quarter, shooting percentage, Russell Hachimura exploded, and Zhan Mei's performance was also very consistent, which made people feel the atmosphere of the midseason, and defense is still the key to victory.
This Lakers vsThunderI was very impressed. First of all, the Lakers' decision to change the formation is wise, and they fully recognize the importance of defense for a team, especially when the offense is difficult, and it is a wise choice to beat the opponent by strengthening the defense. Russell's outburst and Hachimura's outstanding performance were important factors in the Lakers' victory, and their addition not only improved the overall strength of the team, but also gave the Lakers players more confidence.
Secondly, for:ThunderKeady's absence has had an impact on the team's tactical arrangements. Despite the efforts of the other players, when faced with the Lakers' strong defense, theirThree-point shotThe shooting percentage has dropped, resulting in a certain restriction of the pace of the game. When playing against stronger opponents, every aspect of the team needs to be as good as possible to deal with unexpected situations.
In the end, I think the focus of this game is really on the return of the defense. Whether it's the Lakers orThunder, all of whom showed excellent defensive performances in the game. And the stability and excellence of the defense can not only stop the opponent's attack, but also create more opportunities for their own attack. Therefore, focusing on defensive training and ability improvement is essential for the development of a team.
In short, the Lakers managed to beat by changing the lineup to strengthen the defenseThunder。The game not only showcased the defensive prowess of both teams, but also reminded us of the importance of daring to change in the face of difficulties and focusing on defensive training. I believe this victory for the Lakers will give them more confidence and motivation, whileThunderYou need to improve your defense and prepare for the next game.