The NBA game was really exciting, and the Lakers narrowly beat the Raptors, 132-131. The whole game was full of ups and downs, the Lakers only led by 4 points in the first quarter, and then the Raptors overtook them, the two teams were evenly matched in the third quarter, and the final quarter was a stalemate, until the critical moment, the thick eyebrows appeared, scored with free throws, and blocked Barnes's layup on the defensive end, and the Lakers narrowly won. Brother Thick Mei performed eye-catchingly, cutting 41 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block, James also had 22 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists, and the whole team worked together to win the game.
The West is fiercely competitive right now, with the Rockets, Suns, Lakers, Jazz and Warriors all vying for playoff qualification. The Lakers are currently in 10th place in the West, just at the bottom of the play-in tournament, and the situation is very delicate. In this game, the Lakers were able to win, and the biggest contributor was of course Brother Thick Eyebrows. In the first quarter of the game, the thick eyebrows became the focus of the Lakers' offense, and James chose more time to create scoring opportunities for him. As Ham said, James is not in a hurry to attack, but wants to conserve energy and reserve strength for the final quarter to be able to play better. The Lakers will have to give it their all in order to compete for a playoff spot.
The tacit cooperation between James and thick eyebrows presented us with a wonderful game. Lao Zhan sent two beautiful assists in a row, allowing Thick Eyebrows to score an easy layup, and then Barnes hit a three-pointer, and James made another wonderful pass to Thick Eyebrows to complete a thrilling dunk. This tacit cooperation has become the Lakers' most reliable way to finish. However, in the first half of the game, all but the thick eyebrows were relatively low in scoring, which exposed some problems for the Lakers.
From the third quarter onwards, the Lakers realized that it wasn't enough to rely on thick eyebrows. Luckily, James stepped up and scored 12 points in the quarter, whether it was a key layup, a successful breakaway to make a 2+1, or a solid three-point shot, James showed excellent performance.
Entering the crucial final quarter, James and Bushy Eyebrow took turns contributing points to the team, but the Raptors put pressure on the Lakers at one point. In the decisive moment, the Lakers still relied on thick eyebrows, and he scored six consecutive points to successfully block Barnes, and finally ended the suspense of the game with free throws. The comprehensive performance of thick eyebrows, both offensive and defensive, can be called a god.
This reminds Lakers fans of the thick eyebrows of a championship-winning season, when he was one of the best players in the league along with Antetokounmpo. If the thick eyebrows can maintain today's performance, I believe that the Lakers will be difficult to beat in the next games. Statistics show that this is the third time that thick eyebrows have cut 40+10 data with a true shooting rate of more than 85%, tying with Brother Alphabet to become the first person in NBA history.
The Lakers will next face the teams of Chamberlain and Durant, both of whom have achieved the feat twice. What's more worth mentioning is that Bushy has achieved at least 30 points and 10 rebounds for the 50th time in his career with the Lakers, making him the fourth player in Lakers history to achieve this feat 50 times. Prior to this, only three players, Elgin Baylor, O'Neill and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, had performed like this. Of course, in addition to the two main players of James and Bushy Eyebrows, the Lakers also had several other key players who played a major role in the victory, such as Wood. He showed his all-around scoring ability on the offensive end, whether it was inside breakaways or long-range shots. Defensively, he also showed excellent contributions in the closing quarters of the game, and Wood proved to be a reliable player, especially on the defensive end.
In addition, Reddish hit four three-pointers in the game, while Russell also contributed key points to the team in key moments. Overall, the Lakers' victory did not depend solely on the individual performances of James and Bushy Eyebrows, but on the concerted efforts of the entire team.
After the game, James was interviewed. Speaking about the victory, Lao Zhan emphasized the improvement of the team's overall stability. He noted that every player was prepared, including Wood, who didn't get playing time early in the season. James emphasised the importance of teamwork, believing that the team's victory is the result of everyone's collective efforts.
When referring to the performance of Bushy Eyebrows, James highlighted the number of his assists and said that most of the assists went to Bushy Eyebrows. He made it clear that finding the Thick Eyebrows in the game has always been a top priority for the team, and without the Thick Eyebrows, the Lakers would not have been able to achieve such a great victory. James emphasised the core values of the team, emphasizing the importance of the team as a whole, rather than relying solely on individual performances.
James didn't hide it and didn't hesitate to pass the ball to the thick eyebrows. This is indeed the most important style of play that the Lakers should take. Ham also seemed to wake up from a dream, because in the third quarter, the thick eyebrows did not hold the ball as often as before, and spent most of the time playing fast breaks. However, in the third quarter, Brother Bushy Eyebrows once again became the focus of the Lakers' offense. In his post-match interview, Ham admitted that he had once again highlighted the crucial role of the Bushy Eyebrow, and that if it weren't for that, maybe the result wouldn't have been so good.
Finally, James talked about the situation in the west. "We have to improve and use this win to inspire us to perform better," said Zhan. We're unhappy with the current standings (10th in the West) and it's time to show what the Lakers are really capable of. Clearly, James wasn't happy with the Lakers' performance. At the same time, Lao Zhan also revealed that the Lakers will redouble their efforts, which is not good news for the other 29 teams. As long as the Lakers can play the same form as they did in the midseason, they will not be afraid of any opponent.