On December 13, Beijing time, the Lakers and the Magic team began a regular season competition. In this campaign, Anthony Davis was sidelined due to injury. Dwight Howard, was promoted to the starting center position. The Lakers, led by LeBron James, Cameron Anthony, Russell Westbrook, Horton Tucker and others, played a smooth offense and sharp defense.
Lakers vs Magic
This game can be described as exciting. The two sides were locked in a battle in the first half, with the point difference always in single digits. Although the Lakers made a good start, the Magic team blossomed more and quickly overtook the score, and the two teams had a score lead on the court, but the point difference was always difficult to be pulled apart. At halftime, the Magic led by three points.
In the second half, the storm suddenly changed. James scored 11 points in a row and led the team to an offensive frenzy. The Lakers, at the same time, increased the intensity of defense. James and Dwight Howard, one after another, sent out big hats. The Lakers, who suppressed the opponent at both ends of the attack and defense, once exploded a 29-4 offensive attack, and after Anthony scored a three-pointer, the Purple and Gold Army held a 25-point lead. The Magic, on the other hand, failed to score for 8 minutes. After the third quarter, the Magic trailed by 23 points.
James rushed to the basket
In the final quarter, the game took another turn. The Magic, led by Col Antoni, Wagner, Terence Rose, Windel carter Jr. and Gary Harris, blasted a 23-8 offensive. The Magic team launched the Jedi Strikes Back. The point difference, at one point, was only 10 points. The Magic even saw the dawn of a reversal over the defeat of the Purple and Gold Legion.
James and Westbrook scored consecutive points to help the Lakers stabilize the situation. After that, the Magic team was unable to shoot from a long distance, and the balance of victory completely fell to the Purple and Gold Legion. With little time left, the Lakers won 106-94, rejecting a 25-point comeback.
The Lakers beat the Magic, refusing a 25-point comeback
Reject 25 points reversal! 4 Giants 81+22, Lake Manpower Magic! Emperor Zhan exploded, and the magic beast made a contribution!
In this campaign, the Lakers 4 giants achieved a simultaneous outbreak. Lakers backcourt superstar Russell Westbrook played 35 minutes, shooting 9-of-18 and 1-of-2 from the free throw line, with 19 points, 7 boards, 5 assists and 2 steals. Westbrook, who has a 50% shooting percentage in this game, is a rarity for a player who is unstable in attack.
Westbrook slammed the basket
In addition, Westbrook rebounded and assisted, both second most on the team. Westbrook, who also excelled on the defensive end. Westbrook also had a brilliant performance of consecutive points in the final season of the decisive moment. As the NBA's triple-double king, Westbrook once again showed his all-round skills in this game.
Lakers forward Cameron Anthony played 25 minutes, shooting 4-of-9, 3-of-5 from three-point range and 2-of-2 from the free throw line, with 13 points, 3 boards, 1 assist and 2 blocks. Anthony, cut the highest score on the bench in the whole team. At the same time, Anthony's hands were hot on the outside, and he shot the team's most 3-pointers with a 60% shooting percentage. In addition, Anthony is the second most blocked player in the whole game. Anthony, achieved a balance between attack and defense. For a veteran, Anthony's performance in this game is impeccable.
Anthony was stuck at the basket and Westbrook got the rebound
The Lakers cut points madman Horton Tucker played 30 minutes, shooting 7-of-14, 3-of-6 from three-point range and 2-of-4 from the free throw line, scoring 19 points, 1 board and 6 steals. Tucker, with a super high shooting percentage of 50%, contributed the team's second highest score. In addition, Tucker also has a good offensive efficiency on the outside. It is worth noting that Tucker is the steal king of the whole game. Six steals also set a new career high. Tucker, played the role of Need for Speed 3D in this game.
Tucker scrambles for the floor ball
Lakers superstar LeBron James played 37 minutes, shooting 12-of-20, 3-of-7 from three-point range and 3-of-4 from the free throw line, scoring 30 points, 11 boards, 10 assists and 3 blocks. James, with a super high shooting percentage of 60%, blasted down the highest score of the two teams. In the third quarter, James scored 14 points to help the Lakers hold a 25-point lead early.
In addition, James is also the player with the most rebounding statistics in the game. James, as the assist king of the game, helped the Lakers achieve a four-man double-figure with excellent passes. The Lakers were able to play a smooth offense, and James was instrumental. Moreover, James is also the king of the hats in this battle. James, who delivered 2 wonderful blocks in a row in the third quarter, inspired the morale of his teammates and activated the enthusiasm of the home fans.
James roared in celebration
In this game, the Lakers' 4 giants James, Anthony, Westbrook and Tucker combined to cut 81 points, 22 boards, 19 assists, 8 steals and 5 blocks. The storm of the Big 4 is the key to the Lakers' ability to refuse a 25-point reversal, refuse to be upset, and win a big victory over their opponents.
Lakers star James has a wonderful performance in offensive end, defensive end, tandem team, rebounding protection. James, who played the best performance of the game, achieved an all-round explosion. James' points, rebounds, assists, blocks, plus-minus (+14) all led the game. James, once again, showed great dominance. James is still a strong contender for the league's first man.
James exploded
Lakers interior general Dwight Howard also played well in this campaign. Howard, who contributed to the Lakers' win. Facing the old master, Howard played unusually aggressively. Howard played 23 minutes, shooting 2-of-4 and 1-of-2 from the free throw line, and had 5 points, 4 boards, 1 assist, 3 steals and 2 blocks.
Although Warcraft Howard does not have much playing time and limited ball power, he still has an efficient offensive and defensive performance. Howard, with a 50 percent shooting percentage. In addition, Howard also got the team's most 2 rebounds in the frontcourt. Howard's number of steals ranked second in the game. Howard's number of blocks is second only to James.
Howard snapped
Howard, in the second quarter, teamed up with James to guard the Lakers' penalty area. Howard, who helped the Lakers hit a 36-10 offensive surge in the third quarter. It is worth noting that the Lakers limited their opponents to only 2 of 23 shots in the third quarter, shooting only 8.7%.
Howard scrambles for rebounds
As the Lakers' inner pillar, Howard's huge deterrent power on the defensive end can be seen. Howard's presence changed the opponent's shooting choices and rhythm. Howard, with a strong defense, contributed to the Lakers' victory.