On December 29, Beijing time, the Lakers finally won again after 11 days, this time they defeated the Rockets 132-123, although it was only a small victory, but the connection between James and Wei Shao in the last quarter was exciting. After the last loss to the Nets, Lakers assistant coach Fitzdale is also very helpless, he said that he really does not know what to do, if you can find a solution to the Lakers' dilemma now, that is, copy another James, otherwise he really can't do anything. Perhaps spurred on by Fitzdale, lakers players exploded almost entirely in this game.
Munch, who scored 20 points in the last game, directly on the starting line, and C-Johnson stood out in this game because of his good performance on the defensive end, and James and Westbrook and others formed the starting five tigers, it turns out that Fitzdale's adaptability is still quite outstanding, can not play simply do not use, Howard was directly hidden by the snow, this game he directly sent a set of 8-man rotation lineup, all can play. After Munch landed on the start, his performance did not disappoint, he played in the team's highest 39 minutes and 47 seconds, 7 of 14, 25 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, plus-minus +11 second in the game.
Although C-Johnson's plus-minus this game is -7, he has two basket hooks in the final quarter, and there are no mistakes in the game, 3 of 8, contributing 9 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and the performance is very comprehensive. Johnson's problems in this game are also more prominent, he is 0 of 4 from three points, if you reduce the outside shot, it is still commendable, but after these two games, I believe he can definitely get a place in the Lakers' lineup, at least when Fitzdale is in charge, he will definitely get a good playing time.
Among the Lakers' starters, James is undoubtedly the biggest contributor to this game, 11 of 19, slashed 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, Wei Shao's performance is also not less than let go, 10 of 17, cut 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, in the key minute of the last quarter, Wei Shao sent three consecutive assists and picked up a key rebound, directly helping the team to lock up the win. Bradley scored 6-of-13 and scored in double figures, with 14 points and four rebounds, plus-minus +8. Among the substitutes, Anthony's performance was the most eye-catching, 9 of 15, cutting the 24+9 data, receiving a pass from Wei Shao in the last quarter to hit the key bottom corner three-pointer, plus-minus +17 the highest in the game.
Collison had 14 minutes of playing time, 1 of 2, 2 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, plus or minus +3, no mistakes, and the performance was justified. The Lakers won the whole team celebrated, James was smiling, Anderson was happy to blossom, but one person was depressed and unhappy, this person was not anyone, it was the previous starter Horton Tucker. Why? Because he knew that he was not playing well, Tucker was directly substituted for this game, and he got a lot of playing time, he played 21 minutes, 1 of 4, only cut 2 points, made 2 mistakes, plus or minus -2. For the Lakers, if you want to trade, the value of little Tucker is relatively large, and sending him away may be a good choice.
Tucker's performance this season has not been very stable, the plus-minus value is often negative when on the field, and if Tucker Jr. does not play well in the next time, with the return of the likes of Nunn and Ariza, his playing time may become less and less.