In an exciting NBA regular season, the Lakers took on a strong Knicks at home. The match on December 19 is not only a long-awaited matchup for fans, but also a stage for the two teams to show their strength. The Lakers raised the championship flag of the midseason tournament before the game, and the atmosphere was particularly solemn.
At the beginning of the game, both the Lakers and the Knicks showed off their characteristics. The Lakers' starting lineup includes Russell, Prince, Reddish, James Sr. (James) and Bushy Eyebrows, while the Knicks have Brunson, DiVincenzo, Barrett, Randle and Simms.
At the beginning of the game, the Lakers' performance was not bad, Russell and Devine exchanged three points, Reddish's layup and thick eyebrows rebounded to show the Lakers' offensive power. But the Knicks didn't show weakness, and Randle, Brunson and Barrett scored one after another to overtake the score in waves. James' layup stopped the bleeding for a while, but the Knicks' Quickley and Randle scored back-to-back points to put the Lakers on the back foot.
Although the Lakers have superstars like James and Bushy Eyebrows, the problems exposed in the game cannot be ignored. The first is the inaccuracy of the perimeter, especially the inaccurate shooting of Russell and Prince in key moments, combined with the lack of defense on the inside, which makes it difficult for the Lakers to gain an advantage in the game.
Although James had a triple-double of 25 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, he couldn't turn the game around on his own in key moments of the game. And Brother Thick Mei's 32 points, 14 rebounds and 2 blocks, although the statistics are eye-catching, but they are not able to defend inside. Teammates such as Reddish, Prince, Hachimura and Vanderbilt also didn't play well, which undoubtedly exacerbated the Lakers' woes.
The Knicks played well, and the strong performances of Randle and Brunson became a difficult problem for the Lakers to solve. Randle's 27 points and 14 rebounds, Brunson's 29 points and four rebounds, both put a lot of pressure on the Lakers' defense. In the end, the Lakers lost to the Knicks 109-114 and missed the comeback.
This game is not just an ordinary matchup, but a comprehensive test of the Lakers' lineup and tactics. The Lakers urgently need to address outside shooting issues and interior defense deficiencies in order to achieve better results in the intense NBA arena. And the Knicks' outstanding performance shows their strength as a powerhouse in the East. This game was a valuable experience for both teams. For their part, the Lakers will need to find a solution in future games in order to get back on winning track. December Creation Incentive Program