On February 3, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In today's Western Focus battle, the Lakers welcomed the Challenge of the Trail Blazers at home. After 48 minutes of fierce competition, the Lakers finally defeated the Blazers 99:94, ending a three-game losing streak and making the record 25-27.
The Lakers were able to win today, and veteran Anthony was indispensable. In the whole game, Anthony played 32 minutes, shooting 8 of 12, including 5 of 6 three-pointers and 3 of 4 free throws, totaling 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block, plus or minus as high as +14, ranking the highest in the team!
In the first quarter, Anthony came off the bench, hitting his first shot on the right side, and then he fired consecutively from the outside, hitting two consecutive three-pointers at the top of the arc and at 45 degrees on the right. With a turnaround mid-range jump shot, Anthony had 10 points, three rebounds and two assists on 4-of-4 shooting in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Anthony's hand did not lose, he hit two consecutive three-pointers on the left and right sides, and caused fouls to stand on the free throw line and hit all of them, scoring another 8 points in a single quarter! In the first half of the game alone, Anthony scored 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists!
In the third quarter, Anthony's hand dropped, and he had three points and three rebounds on 1-of-4 shooting, and he hit his fifth half-time three-pointer from the left at 45 degrees. In the final quarter of the game, the Lakers quickly overtook the score, and Anthony received a pass from Wei Shao under the basket and completed a wonderful air-to-air dunk!
As a 37-year-old veteran, Anthony has maintained ultra-high attendance and efficiency this season. In today's Lakers team, there are not many players who can maintain a stable appearance and contribute. Facing the old owner today, Anthony once again played a wonderful performance, which is too rare for this Lakers team that has fallen to the bottom.
According to the schedule, the Lakers will have their second Los Angeles derby of the season with the Clippers tomorrow.