Today, the Lakers played at home against the Spurs, which was staples Center's last game before changing its name. Ariza was unable to appear due to triggering the Alliance's Health and Safety Agreement. Howard is finally back in the starting lineup, with the remaining starters being Westbrook, Tucker, Ellington and James. Before the game, Old Zhan came to the Lakers Arena in this dress.
The Lakers' first two points were from Tucker's free throw, followed by James scoring seven straight points.
Westbrook also made a turnaround jumper in James' position, and after playing 5 minutes, the Lakers fell behind 11-14 and entered the first timeout.
Upon his return, Westbrook was fouled and hit two free throws, and James assisted Howard to reverse the score.
The Spurs scored consecutively, and Ellington threw two throws to tie the score.
The other side countered, and James cut into the basket to continue to tie.
The Lakers were beaten 8-0, and the lineup on the court was once Thomas Jr., Westbrook, Rondo, Gemellio Jones, and Anthony. Thomas Jr. hit a mid-range shot to break the scoring drought.
In the first quarter, the Lakers 24-33 Spurs, James 9 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, Westbrook 5 points and 1 rebound, Tucker 2 points and 1 rebound, Ellington 4 points and 1 assist, Howard 2 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, Thomas Jr. 2 points and 1 rebound.
James shot himself and scored the first goal of the second quarter.
Jones scored on a steal and scored a layup, and Westbrook could hit a quick hit.
The Spurs felt hot, basically every time they could score, James strongly hit, chased to only 10 points, the Spurs stopped.
The Spurs hit three-pointers and James hit a mid-range shot in color.
James scored three-point shots this time, and the Spurs did not want to give the Lakers a chance to start a momentum, and quickly suspended.
The Spurs hit a 5-0, and the Lakers called a halt. James hit a free throw and Tucker finally scored.
Tucker almost missed a pass and James got a two-handed dunk.
James then went off the bench and Anthony scored for the first time today, a little late.
James made a comeback, grabbed the rebound in the frontcourt, and handed Anthony to shoot three points.
In the first half, the Lakers 55-66 Spurs, James 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Westbrook 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Tucker 6 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Anthony 6 points and 1 rebound, Ellington 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, Howard 3 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist, Thomas Jr. 2 points and 1 rebound, Jones 2 points.
In the third quarter, the Spurs took the lead to make it 5-0, and James scored in the middle.
Ellington finally hit a three-pointer, after he was 0-of-5 from three-point range. After more than five minutes, the Spurs led 81-66. Westbrook should have played more resolutely, just like this ball.
The Spurs continued to play, James was fouled by two free throws under the basket, and after Wei Shao broke through and scored, the Spurs stopped.
The Spurs went 7-2, and the Lakers side was James' inside basket. Spurs hit in the middle of the shot and James turned and jumped up to release the basket.
Rondo grabbed the rebound in the frontcourt, and Wei Shao hardened again.
James sat in with the ball and played, and he was also very tired.
At James' break, the Lakers were chasing points by Virtue, and he scored 17 points in a single quarter.
The Lakers entered the fourth quarter with a 92-105 score, and Jordan Jr. came up with a two-handed dunk.
James thought the ball should be 2+1 and the referee disagreed and gave James a T.
The next round, James said, one, then I will personally take it back.
Playing the last 5 minutes and 40 seconds, the Lakers are 104-126 behind, basically no suspense. At this time, the bench score of the two sides is 57-16, and the Lakers are completely crushed.
James went off the bench and the Lakers sent a substitute to announce early abandonment. Eventually the Lakers 110-138 Spurs. James 36 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal, Westbrook 30 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, Tucker 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Anthony 9 points and 3 rebounds, Ellington 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Howard 4 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks, Thomas Jr. 2 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Jordan Jr. 5 points, 4 rebounds, Mason Jones 2 points and 1 rebound, Jones 2 points and 1 rebound, Rondo 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
If you ask me how to describe today's game, maybe this picture is the best interpretation.