The Clippers have adjusted their strategy against the Lakers, Zubac is key on the field, and Wei Shao deserves more opportunities!
On February 29, the Los Angeles derby, a much-anticipated game, the Clippers will play the Lakers at home. The Clippers will take on the Lakers on the road, who were beaten by the Kings on the road, and they don't want to lose two more games on their home court. It's going to be a tough game against the Lakers, and Zubac will be a big part of the team's win, while Lue will be more of a partner with Westbrook.
George was absent and the Clippers were even more negative towards the Lakers.
On the Clippers' side, George is sure that he will not participate in this game, which will have a big impact on the team, and the detailed statistics are similar. The Lakers players are all injured, but in the game, their roster is intact. As things stand, both Bushy and Reddish have a good chance of playing, while James is unknown.
This season, the Clippers have faced the Lakers three times, all with one win and one loss. In the only victory they won, James was injured. This time, in James' absence, the Clippers will be in absolute lead. If James is on the court, the Clippers will definitely get stuck in defense. The Clippers have a strong forward and strong players like Capela. In George's absence, the Clippers will suffer a huge blow both offensively and defensively. The Lakers also have a strong forward and a thick eyebrow in the restricted area, which is definitely a strong team for the Clippers. With all the players in full swing, this matchup between the Clippers and Lakers will be a tough one. Offense has always been a weakness for the Clippers, but when they create openings on the court, they can't do anything about the other side.
Zubac was crucial to the win.
For the Clippers, Zubac must turn into Zunir and return to what he was before he was injury. The Clippers' three-point line is just too conspicuous, and the strengths and flaws are obvious. Plumlee is a weak chicken, terrible defensively and defensively, and he has a problem with his mentality, so he rarely uses this tactic, which makes his form really bad. Theis's enthusiasm is acceptable, she is strong, and she has a good character, but her weakness is her short stature. It's very simple to deal with the forward line of the Bushy Eyebrows and the Lakers.
In the game, he can be the heart of the team, both offensively and defensively, he is at the heart of the team. To restrain the Lakers, Zubac has to step up. Even a five-person squad can be used, but this battle must not be left until the last resort, or when it is desperate. Small forwards can't deal with thick eyebrows, and if they don't score from beyond the three-point line, they're likely to collapse. Zubac can play at least 30 minutes, which gives the Clippers a chance to have a big forward and a small man player.
Lou could also do more experiments with Willis.
After All-Star Weekend, the Clippers went all the way down. Their shooting density has decreased, and their shots have decreased. George's absence is undoubtedly a huge challenge for Leonard and Harden. You don't have to worry about Leonard, you don't have to worry about his stability, but Harden is a variable and he's not in great shape.
There is basically nothing outstanding about betting with Wei Shao, and his previous performance against the Lakers was also very good. Willis' energy, offense, and impact are all needed by the current Clippers. Coach Lu should let Wei Shao play more of a role in the game, especially in the second half, and use him when deciding the winner. Willis has no one to replace the high density on the team, something that neither Kobe Bryant nor Powell can do. Wei Shao's performance is not good, and if he is targeted by the Lakers, try to use him as many times as possible.
If the Clippers want to win the game, they'll have to go on offense from the perimeter. Harden is like a pinnacle in the sea, he wants to put a lot of pressure on the Lakers on the perimeter, but also to make the whole team more united, as long as he reaches more than two assists, then he has a good chance of winning.
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