The Lakers fight the Clippers again.
Before the start of the game, James' career regular season total points had reached 41,820 points, plus 8,162 points in the playoffs, the total score had reached 49,982 points, and there were 18 points left to reach a terrifying 50,000 points.
I believe that fans are waiting for this unprecedented moment and it is difficult to come after the ancients.
As a result, Lao Zhan scored 17 points in order to help the Lakers sell tickets for another game.
After taking a look at the schedule, the next home game against the Pelicans, if the old man doesn't take turns to rest, it can only make the "Pelicans" a background board...
Although it is a little regrettable today, there are actually milestones.
James became the fourth player in NBA history to win 1,000 career regular-season games, following Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,074), Parrish (1,014) and Duncan (1,001).
It is also a matter of time before he persists and surpasses Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time number one in this statistic.
More on his milestones later.
Mainly talk about this game.
The Nuggets lost this morning, and if the Lakers can win, they will move from the standings to No. 2 in the West.
But if the Lakers want to take it, it's not that simple.
On the one hand, Reeves and Hachimura were absent due to injury, and on the other hand, you could clearly feel James' fatigue from the beginning of the game.
The recent wave of consecutive fixtures is indeed a huge drain.
Next, it's time for Redick to consider the rotation, at which point in time the player's fitness will be a huge test. The regular season is so long, it's acceptable to make some strategic adjustments, even if it's a few losses.
But Lao Zhan still chose to play this time, in addition to hitting the milestone, a big reason is the opponent he faced: the same city team, the Clippers.
In terms of historical achievements, the Clippers and Big Brother cannot be compared, but in the past 10 years, from Paul + Griffin's empty city, to Xiaoka + pickled pepper, the Lakers are indeed difficult to play in the face of the Clippers, and they have fewer wins and more losses.
Don't look at the 20+ lead today, if the Lakers had faced the situation in the second half of the third quarter before, there was a high probability that they would collapse...
The biggest factor: James is out of power.
However, "seasickness" was perfectly resolved with Doncic's arrival.
In the past, if the Lakers lineup was missing thick eyebrows, Xiaoli, and Hachimura at the same time, it was impossible to imagine how this battle should be fought.
As soon as Dongzi came, it made the game easy.
With 29 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals, the significance of 77 for the team was highlighted in today's game.
That's right, the Lakers need to win, and there are many people who need praise, such as Biao's rebounding in the frontcourt, the vitality of the defense, Finney's 3D attributes, Xiao Ke's outside output after coming off the bench, Milton's key shots...
Who's the main reason, though?
Doncic, a strong back-up ability.
This guy plays the Clippers, the Timberwolves, even if it's a team like the Thunder, he never pulls his hips.
Redick after the game: "If you settle down against Doncic, you're finished." ”
His contribution to the team today is not only to be able to shoot three-pointers, but also to name each other.
You just have to look at the space and environment for the rest of the Lakers.
For a while, Doncic was able to get the ball to the Clippers' trio of defensive attention.
Then, Knecht, Smith, and James had such a comfortable chance to make a shot...
What is it?
Superstar, the ability to change the defense.
Is James tired?
It doesn't matter, the Lakers still have Dongzi!
Looking at the league, the Clippers' forward group resources are also "vicious", but in front of Doncic, they are also beaten...
This is the biggest significance of his arrival for the Lakers.
Also considering compatibility issues? Those two are not suitable? It's so suitable!
James's work now is more relaxed, and there will be a critical moment to "remember the youth" of chasing Dunn...
Ladies and gentlemen, the Lakers have won 18 of their last 22 games, ranking first in the league in terms of record and defensive efficiency during that period.
Please relay this news to the management of the Lone Ranger.