The Lakers have won 4 straight!
When Old Zhan was the starting center, the team won 4 consecutive games, but the victory of these 4 games does not say too much, after all, the Lakers have not yet played against a real strong team. This is not immediately followed by the Lakers will usher in another test of the lineup.
In the last 6 games, the Lakers have won 5 of them, and the only game they have lost is tomorrow's opponent, the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have been a tough bone to gnaw on this season, and they are currently in fourth place in the West and have achieved a seven-game winning streak.
The next Grizzlies the Lakers will face must be a bitter battle, but also another test of the small lineup. In fact, in the last meeting, the Lakers were not without opportunities, they were played by the Grizzlies in the final quarter to play an offensive climax, and at key moments, the Lakers made consecutive mistakes and finally regretted losing the game.
Lineup changes!
In the last game with the Grizzlies, Ariza and Reeves in the Lakers lineup could not play, and the Lakers had to choose to let Collison and Johnson play longer. Compared with the previous game, the Lakers' lineup is more complete and the rotation depth is better. On the Grizzlies, the team's starting center Adams was quarantined because of triggering a health and safety agreement, which may be an opportunity for the Lakers.
The Lakers' disadvantage in the last game was visible to the naked eye, and they were suppressed by the Grizzlies in terms of rebounding. The young Grizzlies keep storming the Lakers, which is the key to their ultimate win.
How to limit Morant
Last time Morant had 41 points, 10 rebounds in the game and hit six three-pointers. For his limitations will be crucial, for the Lakers Bradley, Reeves and others will be a severe test. It is believed that the Lakers will continue today's way of defending Trae Young to pinch Morant.
Are the Lakers still sticking to a small lineup?
The last time they played, the Lakers chose to let the Warcraft start, in fact, the effect of the Warcraft start in that game was still very good, he played for 16 minutes, and the plus-minus value was the highest +17 in the whole team. Unfortunately, it was later abandoned, perhaps the Lakers should continue the use of this lineup, compared with the Grizzlies, the Lakers' athleticism is not dominant, they want to win, they must ensure the protection of rebounds.
The Lakers' small lineup offense has improved significantly, but the defense is still more worrying, and the opponents they have faced recently, the Rockets, Blazers, Timberwolves, Kings and Eagles are not defensively strong. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, are very different, their defense is very hard, and the results are excellent.
In fact, we all know that old Zhan playing center will not be the Lakers' long-term development strategy, first of all, the consumption of playing old Zhan is too great, after the thick eyebrow injury, this is their helpless move. And the Lakers' big and small lineups will definitely be constantly switching, and the Warcraft will become the player who goes in and out.
Seriously, this season's Warcraft has declined slightly compared to the season when he first joined the Lakers, but as long as he is on the court, the defensive effect on the team is still a visible improvement. I sincerely hope that Vogel will not be so stubborn, you can use more magic beasts, maybe there will be a different effect!
The Lakers' small lineup must be usable, but it is really not suitable for the whole field. Sincerely looking forward to the next game, this game is crucial for the Lakers, whether they can surprise us, it remains to be seen!