The Lakers have won again! In the just-concluded Lakers-Kings game, the Lakers won with James' 14-point performance in the last quarter. Are we going to blow James today?
It can be blown, but it is not necessary.
James's performance we have long been accustomed to, more than a decade of dominating performance, we have long been accustomed to, there is no need to blow him. Today we are going to ask the Lakers coach why he gave up using Howard before, and we will first review Howard's performance today.
In this campaign, Howard once again showed his former ability as the first center, and in the 21 minutes of playing, he had 14 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and two steals. It should be noted that Howard grabbed 7 rebounds in the frontcourt, which was only 2 fewer than the Kings' entire team.
Such a center, why not use? When Howard is on the court, dunking, basketing, and empty pick-ups, doesn't Lakers coach Vogel doubt himself, he doesn't let Howard play, whose mistake is it? On the court today, Every dunk of Howard is like a catharsis to prove himself.
In fact, don't use Howard to activate Wei Shao, because Wei Shao is not suitable for partnering with the center now, Wei Shao has no shooting ability, he holds the ball, the opponent is all shrunk inside the three-point line and waiting, Wei Shao can't pass suddenly, he is useless on the court. But Vogel can use two ways of playing, when Westbrook is not on Howard when he is on the floor, pairing Westbrook with the lineups of Ariza, Munch, Tucker and Anthony to play the space lineup that Westbrook likes.
When Westbrook is not there, give James a lineup of Munch, Howard, Reeves, Bradley, both sides play in their favorite mode, you don't have to be afraid, I don't have to sacrifice myself, isn't this the best of both worlds?
DNP Jordan Jr., I can understand that Jordan Jr. is indeed not defensive. But Howard and Little Jordan are not the same, Howard's defensive performance on the inside is a pillar of optimus prime, and the no-fly zone he guards is not something that anyone can challenge. On the offensive end, Howard's second frontcourt rebound is the best for the Lakers, for example, today, facing the King's double center, he took 7 frontcourt rebounds in 22 minutes, can't it prove Howard's impact and role on the game? At least from today's game, we can see that Howard playing a little more time is more useful than Playing a little more time than West.
Still to say back, the Lakers' death five small has already had power, but the death five small, can not become a conventional weapon, he can become your trick in the key moment, you can not play 48 minutes five small, which will increase James's consumption, I suggest regular time, the Lakers also use Howard.
During the time when the thick eyebrows are not there, the Lakers can use Westbrook, Bradley, Munch, James and Howard to start, both the height of the inner line of the frame, but also to maintain the flexibility of the small lineup, James, Bradley and Howard, but also to ensure the Lakers' defense, the most important point, he can reduce James's consumption, otherwise James will have to work hard to win, this kind of victory should not be left.
In the end, it must be said that the Lakers are finally back on track, and I hope that the Lakers will play better and better in future games. Old James is 37 years old, and it is the happiness of the fans to see such an old James still compete for the championship. As for Wei Shao, he also rarely played a game with 0 mistakes today, he needs to hit more shots under the premise of his own 0 mistakes, when Wei Shao can hit the shot, it is when his power is maximized, I don't know what you think?