The Lakers have been in a bad state lately, losing three straight, and they will play at home against the Spurs on December 24. LeBron's current situation is doubtful, and if he can play, he and Westbrook will use a more comprehensive performance to lead the team to victory. The Spurs have just won and they want to keep the momentum going, so Murray and others have to come up with better performances.
The Lakers had previously played at home against the Suns, and the opponent was very tough, and the result could be imagined, they lost 90-108. LeBron slashed 34 points and seven rebounds in this game, but other teammates could not perform better. Winning against the Spurs is the goal, but it also has a different meaning, because this is their last game at staples center, and the stadium will be renamed in the future.
Although LeBron scored a high score in the last game, he suffered a sprained ankle and insisted on playing in the follow-up, but the team will definitely consider it carefully, so it is undecided. Another core Davis of the Lakers has also been injured, and with multiple people in the health protection program, the future of this team is worrying. As long as LeBron can play, then he is still the main point of attack of the team.
Davis is out of the team due to injury, LeBron is also injured, and at this time, Westbrook must stand up and lead the team to victory. Wei Shaoxin averaged 19.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game in the previous game, and had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the last game. Against the Spurs, Wei Shao must be more efficient on the offensive end on the one hand, and strictly control the number of mistakes on the other hand, so as to help the team.
The Lakers want to end the losing streak and rely on LeBron alone is not enough, they need the help of teammates. Tucker has been in a very average state lately, playing iron crazy in the last game, and he needs to get back to his touch as soon as possible. Anthony has been doing well in the new season, and if there is a stable shooting percentage on the outside, then the Lakers offense will be much better. The Lakers' inner line is now obviously weak, and it is time for Jordan Jr. to stand up.
The Spurs just won when they beat the Clippers 116-92 on the road. The Spurs have won two of their last three games, with the goal against the Lakers to rush to win back-to-backs. Murray had a great performance in his last game, scoring a triple-double and averaging 18.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game in the new season, and he is at the heart of the Spurs. Now Murray is balanced in attack and defense, and what to do against the Lakers is to lead the team to win with all his might.
The biggest feature of the Spurs team is balance, there are no absolute shooting rights players, and we see as many as 7 people on the team averaging double-digit points per game in the new season. White, Vassell, Johnson, Walker, McDermott and others are all power players who will help Murray. Pollletl is averaging 12.2 points and 8.7 rebounds a game this season, and they've grown. Against the Lakers, he has a clear advantage on the inside, and if this can be opened, then the victory is at hand.
Expected starting players for both sides:
Spurs: Murray, White, McDermott, Johnson, Pelter.
Lakers: Westbrook, Ellington, Tucker, LeBron, Jordan.