Is it that Wei Shao can't do it, or the Lakers won't use it? On January 29, Beijing time, the Lakers' game against the Hornets gave the answer!
In this game, James and Thick Brow brothers were both absent due to injury, and Wei Shao was given the opportunity to lead the team alone. In the first half of the game, Wei Shao still wanted to follow the previous way of playing, mainly to organize teammates. Throughout the first half, Westbrook only shot 3 shots and 1 goal, relying on 4 free throws and 3 to score 5 points. Obviously, in the absence of Zhan Meidu, Wei Shao could not win the game without attacking, and the Lakers trailed by 16 points at 49-65 in the first half.
In the second half, Wei Shao made himself back, completely returning to the way he played in the MVP season. So in the second half of the game, Wei Shao shot 11 of 20, including 3 of 5 three-pointers, and slashed 30 points in the second half, leading the team to chase points. Helplessly, the pit dug in the first half was too big, and with Westbrook's 3-point miss in the last minute, the Lakers regrettably lost the game 114-117. In the whole game, Wei Shao shot 12 of 23 of 7 of three-pointers, and scored 35 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
Westbrook scored 30 points in the second half, becoming the first Lakers player to win 30+ in the half after Kobe Bryant retired. This is also the seventh time in Westbrook's career that he has won 30+ at half-time. Westbrook's 1 stats equaled former teammate Bill, ranking 6th among active players in the NBA. James has won 30+ in the half 18 times in his career, ranking second among active players in the NBA. Harden scored 28 half-time 30+ in his career, far ahead of other active players in 1st place.
Here's a list of active players with 30+ career halftimes: 1, Harden 28 times. 2. James 18 times. 3. Curry 16 times. 4. Lillard 11 times. 5. Durant 8 times. 6. Westbrook and Bill each 7 times. Durant only had 8 times which was quite surprising. James' career is not known for scoring, but most scoring records have him, which is really remarkable!
"Fat Ding Basketball" believes that Wei Shao's strength is definitely there now, but wei Shao has made great sacrifices for the team in the Lakers. Hopefully, Vogel can find the correct way to use Westbrook, and if Westbrook's ability can play 80% in the Lakers' system, the Lakers have great hopes for the championship this season!