James played center
The 37-year-old LeBron James has been pushed into the starting center position, which is more or less surprising, although today's league small-ball lineup is becoming more and more popular, James's physical talent as a center is naturally no problem, but the consumption of a veteran is also self-evident. But there was no way, Vogel had to do it, because the team needed to stay in the top eight in the West and wait for Anthony Davis to return. However, in this game against the Kings, Vogel still made some changes.
Dwight Howard, who had been abandoned by the team before, appeared on the court, Rondo had been sent away, but Howard was still insisting, and he still believed that he could help the team enough. In this game, Howard came off the bench and successfully proved this.
Howard was enabled
James and Munch's play is still solid, but Westbrook is a bit anxious, only 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 steal on 1-of-7 shooting, so badly, there is Howard. Although Howard came off the bench, after James went off the court, it was Howard who made up the basket again and again to help the team stabilize the situation, scoring 4 points and 4 rebounds on 3-of-2 shooting in the first quarter, and the Lakers only trailed the Kings by 5 points. After returning from the second quarter, Howard's performance was even better, helping the Lakers complete the rebound at one point.
Westbrook regained his touch a little in the second quarter, scoring 6 points on 3-of-6 shooting, James had 8 points and 2 assists, and Howard once again carried the team, scoring 8 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal on 3-of-5 shooting. However, after Howard went off, Fox and Hield won consecutively, and the Kings still entered the second half with a two-point lead. Easy side fight, Howard successfully reached a double-double, Anthony won consecutively, Westbrook also had 5 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, Munch hit 2 three-pointers, and the Lakers successfully surpassed 2 points at the end of the third quarter.
In the final quarter of the game, the Kings quickly completed the rebound and established a seven-point lead, and Vogel had no choice but to call out a timeout. Howard returned to the court, James scored consecutively, and Munch hit two consecutive three-point shots to return to one point. James and Hield each hit 2 three-pointers to enter the pairing mode, Munch threw a shot, Haliburton jumper also had, James and Munch teamed up to get 5 points, Fox pulled the basket to press the whistle, and Westbrook scored easily under the basket.
James broke through the layup, facing Jones' defense, the Overlord 2+0 is still classic. Fox made a key mistake, Westbrook made two free throws, Fox scored two quick points, but it was too late, and finally the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Saramento Kings 122-114 to win three consecutive games.
Vogel got lost
31+5+5, 14 points in the last quarter! James led the team to three consecutive wins, and Vogel finally lost his way. LeBron James is still the best player on the field, although the first three quarters are not good, but in the final quarter he got 14 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, 31 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and his personal performance is still impeccable. It is worth mentioning that in this game, James is no longer a lone dancer, Munch hit 6 three-pointers, got 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Tucker Jr. shot 9 of 13 shots was 19 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, but the most critical thing is Howard.
Vogel lost his way back and finally reused Howard, this game, Howard played 21 minutes, efficiently got 14 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, including 7 frontcourt rebounds, you know, the Kings team only 9 frontcourt rebounds. Howard once again proved himself, Westbrook also had 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, although only 7 of 19 shots, but the plus-minus value +17 was the first in the team. Fox had 30 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, and Hield had 26 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and the double star still shined, but to no avail.