The Lakers today won an easy home win over the Blazers to take a big win. James played very well again, contributing 43 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. The game was also Vogel's first game back in charge. Today the Lakers changed the lineup, James once again came to the fifth position, and the fourth position was Stanley Johnson.
Johnson also had a very good performance today, with 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists on 3-of-4 shooting. And three-point shots from outside the three-point line. Johnson is a defensive player in his own right, and his ability to hit two three-pointers from outside the three-point line is already a relief to many Lakers fans. After today's game, coach Vogel also praised Johnson. Vogel believes johnson has a very strong body and is very fast. When the opponent is blocking and dismantling, he can form a pinch attack at the first time, which is very important,
Indeed, as a player less than two meters tall, John's sex does have very good strength. This allowed him to appear in the fourth position. The Lakers are now focusing on playing the five-small lineup. Johnson will play a very crucial role in the small five, especially on the defensive end.
The Lakers sent Rondo away in a trade with the Cavaliers. The Lakers' deal is mainly to free up a place to sign. And the outside world agrees that the object they will sign is Johnson, through these games for Johnson's investigation, we can clearly feel that he is suitable for the Lakers' way of playing, especially when the Lakers' defensive end is weak, it is even more necessary for him to have a tough defensive player.
All Johnson needs to do is do his best on the defensive end and shoot as many empty three-pointers as possible on the offensive end. The Lakers are already deliberately trying to reduce Howard and Jordan Jr. playing time. Vogel is still more convinced of the five squads, because in the five squads their space will be further opened up and will not be targeted by the other side.
Whether it's Jordan Jr. or Howard, they have problems when it comes to blocking and demolition. That is to say, during the regular season, during the period when the thick eyebrows did not return, the Lakers will firmly use the five small lineups. Hopefully, Johnson will take advantage of the opportunity to play for the Lakers and prove his ability again. Knowing that Johnson is only 25 years old, he can still have a long career.