In a previously concluded game, the Lakers rushed to challenge the Rockets on the road. In this game, the Lakers said that they could not lose, because the team has won five consecutive losses, and the strength of the Rockets is relatively weak. However, throughout the game, the Lakers did not play easily, and the shortcomings of the team's weak defense were exposed, allowing the Rockets to cut points at will. Fortunately, at the final critical moment, James and Westbrook joined forces to stand up. In the end, the Lakers won with a score of 132-123, which was the end of the losing streak.
In this game, the Lakers can win, which is closely related to the wonderful performances of several players. For example, James, the thirty-year-old man not only got the admirable 36,000 points on his birthday night, but also cut a 30+ triple-double; for example, Westbrook, although he had a lot of mistakes, he still maintained a super high efficiency, and finally assisted James in a row, which was impressive; such as Anthony, Munch, Bradley, the three of them shot 4, 3, 2 three-pointers respectively, so that the Lakers finally hardened outside the three-point line... However, there is one player who plays extremely awkwardly, he is the 21-year-old rising star Tucker in the Lakers.
In this game, Tucker played 21 minutes, and he also had the trust of the manager, otherwise he would not have gained so much playing time. However, his performance was not convincing, but rather quite bad. Tucker not only has a low offensive efficiency on the court, how to shoot how not, but also the defensive state is very confused, and he can't keep up with the opponent of the main defense. Not only that, but his multiple offensive or defensive choices are also very strange, as if they are just brains. For example, if he knows that he has committed a foul, he sends his opponent to the free throw line, and he goes his own way to let the opponent easily get points. Seeing Tucker like this, the Lakers coach couldn't look at it anymore and replaced him in advance.
All along, the Lakers' expectations for Tucker are still very high, not only giving him ample opportunities to appear, but also giving him a big contract. By the way, the Raptors had considered sending Lowry to the Lakers, but the Lakers had to get out of Tucker. However, out of consideration for Tucker's future potential and Lowry's age, the Lakers decisively refused. Looking at it now, the Lakers should regret it, and maybe their intestines are remorseful. Lowry was well on the heat, and his form wasn't diminished by his age. Tucker, on the other hand, didn't match what everyone expected of him.
There is a saying that the Lakers really should have exchanged Tucker for Lowry. But it was too late. I hope Tucker can be ashamed and brave! Otherwise, he may become the first person to leave the Lakers.