The Lakers showed their strength again on Feb. 4 with a 113-105 win over the Knicks, handing their opponents a long-awaited defeat. Despite having beaten the league's No. 1 before, they still showed excellent teamwork and performance in the case of Zhan Mei's comeback. The win was an indispensable win for the Lakers and proved once again that they are a strong team.
And the biggest highlight of this game is undoubtedly Reaves, who performed well in 39 minutes, shooting 6-of-13, 22 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks, becoming the team's leader in points, rebounds, assists, three-pointers and free throws. After the game, Reeves successfully appeared on the hot search in the United States and once again became the focus of heated discussions among fans.
In the final quarter, Reeves was even more like a god, facing the opponent's defense and scoring consecutive points to seal the victory for the team. In contrast, despite Brunson's 36 points in the game, he was not as good as Reaves in the final quarter, reaffirming his key role.
Speaking after the game, Reeves humorously said: "When you're aggressive on the offensive end, the opposition defence is hesitant. Then I can give them the ball and they can do what they've always been good at. Lao Zhan has been fighting like this for 100 years, and thick eyebrows have also been for 12 years. This statement shows his confidence and tacit understanding in the team.
However, some have questioned Reaves' performance, arguing that the Lakers are overestimating his trade value. However, Reeves proved his indispensability through a response of strength. Now, how will the Lakers continue to play well in this fast-moving season, and what are your thoughts on that?Feel free to leave your comments.