The Lakers narrowly beat the Warriors on the road, and Russell's excellent play caused a lot of discussion among fans. At the start of the game, Curry was in hot form, scoring consecutive points to give the Warriors the lead. But then, the Lakers began to show a multi-point blossoming offenseJamesHe scored 7 points in a row in the last minute, allowing the Lakers to successfully end the first half and gain a 3-point advantage.
In the rematch, the Warriors launched a strong counterattack and led the score with a 25-5 offensive run, and the Lakers lost some of their defense and fell into passivity. In the final quarter, the Lakers stepped up their aggression and closed the gap with free throws, and Curry made a layup in the final minute to equalize the score. In overtime,JamesWith consecutive points to show the ability to win, in the end, the Lakers narrowly defeated the Warriors 145-144.
In this game, Russell of the Lakers played nearly 49 minutes, scored 28 points on 8-of-19 shooting, and contributed 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, and played well on the court, with a plus/minus of 12, the highest among Lakers starters. In recent games, Russell's performance has also been very eye-catching, averaging 27 per game5 points and 6He had 4 assists and a 54% three-point shooting percentage.
After the game, Lakers coach Ham praised Russell's performance, saying that he was full of flames hungry for victory and played at a high level. Ham also thinks Russell has done an excellent job of controlling the pace of the game. Indeed, Russell has shown in recent gamesAll-starlevel, which also makes the Lakers no longer in a hurry to make a large-scale trade. Russell's performance didn't just take the Lakers out of the pairMurrayAt the same time, it also makes the chemistry and atmosphere within the team more harmonious. The Lakers realized that they didn't need to blindly pursue a big trade, but should maintain their current stability and continue to develop the team's chemistry and strength.
And the old ones who negotiated with the LakersThe Eaglesbecame the biggest loser in this transaction. With the exception of the Lakers, there are few other teams to matchMurrayShow interest. Moreover,MurrayPreviously made a statement of "tell me when to go" on social **, which also made the oldThe EaglesI had to think about drastically lowering itMurrayvalue. The Lakers made a smart decision, they didn't want to organize the so-called Big Three at every turn, Russell has been very adaptable with the Lakers, and he has shown a solid ability in both tough games and crunch time. Relatively speaking,MurrayThey are not outstanding in terms of ball handling and shooting, and their only advantage is their outstanding defensive ability. For the Lakers, they should start withWei ShaoDraw wisdom from the lessons of trading and don't go after the so-called Big Three.
Roster changes and player trades are common tools in the development of a team, and this time the Lakers decided to keep Russell from the oldThe EaglesTransactionsMurrayshows their high recognition of Russell's value. Russell has been outstanding in recent games, not only scoring and assisting, but also showing the ability to control the tempo of the game and win at crucial moments. At the same time, the chemistry and atmosphere within the Lakers are very harmonious, and the team is willing to maintain the current stability and continue to develop and develop its strengths.
For the oldThe EaglesThey are at an impasse in negotiations with the Lakers and may eventually have to slash their prices to send them awayMurray。In fact, there are few other teams other than the LakersMurrayShow interest. WhileMurrayThe previous "tell me when to go" remark also caused some trouble for his trading. Eventually, oldThe Eaglesbecame the biggest loser in this deal.
The Lakers' decisions are based not only on the team's strength and system, but also on their comprehensive assessment of the player's potential and adaptability. In contrast, Russell has shown excellent ability both in adapting to the Lakers' tactical system and playing in key moments. At the same time, his contracts are very cost-effective and have the potential for long-term development. For the Lakers, keeping Russell is an important bargaining chip for their future development.
To sum up, the Lakers and the oldThe EaglesTrade talks between them are at an impasse, and the Lakers' choice to keep Russell is arguably a very wise decision. Russell's stellar performance proved his worth and showed the Lakers' goals and direction. In future games, we can expect to see Russell continue to play well and bring more wins to the Lakers. And oldThe EaglesThey need to revisit their strategies and trade partners to find a more suitable path in the development of the team.