The NBA regular season hit the second half, and the Lakers welcomed the Bucks at home. In terms of the strength of the two sides, they are no longer the same. This is reflected in the course of the game, the Bucks made the Lakers despair from the beginning, the game lost suspense early, the lead reached 30 points at the most, and finally the Bucks became the last party to laugh.
Although this game is one-sided, there is still something that can be analyzed, after all, both sides are hot teams, everyone is very concerned, this time we will review this game from different angles. Six people on the double useless! The Lakers quit the championship race, and one letter is enough, this season or defend the title!
First, the Lakers six people on the double to no avail, the first half of the digging pit is too big
For a team, especially a team dominated by veterans, then it is necessary to pay attention to the beginning. However, the Lakers' game rhythm is not very online, and the opening is always a slow and hot rhythm. It may work against some weak teams, but against championship-level teams like the Bucks, it's a head-off. The whole game is known to everyone, when you give the Bucks a chance, the Bucks will laugh and then directly hit the stick.
Judging from the panel data, the number of Lakers scoring doubles in this game reached 6. James scored 27 points on 11-of-19 shooting, Thick Brow 8-of-10 for 22 points, Munch for 20 points on 7-of-16 shooting, Westbrook for 10 points on 3-of-111 shooting, Stanley Johnson had 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting and Rivers had 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting. It looks like the Lakers have a lot of offensive firepower, but none of that helps, because they let the Bucks score 131 points throughout the game.
James is the core of the team, and when he is not there, the team's offense basically collapses. The Lakers had no power to fight back in the first half, and even with James sometimes, the Lakers didn't have enough capital to play against the Bucks. The Lakers dug a big hole for themselves in the first half, which was a matter of team structure and playing style. When the Lakers dug a pit for themselves, they rarely climbed up on their own, let alone the opponent was the Bucks.
If you want to talk about the highlight of this campaign for the Lakers, it is that there is still some improvement in the second half. The defensive end is no longer as weak as it was in the first half, and the offensive end has a certain response. But what we can't understand is why Vogel changed sides in this game. Bradley, who had been reused before, had only 15 minutes to play, but tucker was close to 30 minutes. When Vogel's fan employment appeared, it would be extremely difficult for the Lakers to win.
Second, the Bucks have a letter alone is enough, the game is easy and enjoyable
James looked at brother Alphabet, and his eyes were probably full of his own shadow. After the baptism of the championship, the alphabet brother has evolved again this season. Although the long-range shooting is still so unsatisfactory, his control of the game and his ability to drive his teammates are close to The level of James. In this game, the alphabet brother showed his dominance, that is to say, the Bucks only have one alphabet brother is enough, which is a problem that the Lakers cannot solve.
In this campaign, alphabet brother played 35 minutes and 18 seconds, shooting 17 goals in 20 shots, and got 44 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. Alphabet brother can be said to have penetrated the Lakers' defense line by one person, whether it is an internal attack or an outside projection, the Lakers have no way at all. On the other hand, Brother Alphabet showed his super ability to drive his teammates. That is to say, no matter which strategy the Lakers use, it neither restricts the alphabet brother nor prevents him from leading his teammates.
In fact, the bucks are easy and happy in this game, and everyone knows what they should do. Middleton in the starting lineup scored 21 points, Portis had 23 points, Allen had 12 points and Holliday had 15 points. The Bucks started with a total of 115 points, which directly dealt a dimensionality reduction blow to the Lakers. That is, the Bucks hammered the Lakers to death with this lineup. Although the Bucks didn't score as many points as the Lakers, the Bucks' starters lost the suspense of the game.
Here we also have to talk about Holliday, who is another point that can dominate the ball besides the alphabet brother. Alphabet brother sometimes gives the ball to Holliday to play, and Holliday uses his pass to make the Lakers defense lose sight of it. Holliday delivered 10 assists throughout the game and the pass was quite threatening. Of course, Portis's misalignment also makes the Lakers feel bad, whether the Lakers let the thick eyebrows play the fifth position or let James stand in the center position.
Third, the Lakers' attack and defense have been suppressed, and the Bucks' strategy has been effective
In the case of Wei Shao's loss of self-confidence, the Lakers' offensive routine was clear. Vogel's offensive strategy is simple, that is, James holds the ball, thick eyebrows cut inward to grab the low position, and ambushes the shooter on the periphery. In fact, we can also understand why Ariza and Munch were to start the game against the Bucks. As a result, the Lakers did not play the desired effect, and then Wei Shao mixed up again, and the team was even more hopeless.
As for the Lakers' defensive end of the strategy, they want to chase and block the helpers of the alphabet brother, as far as possible to prevent the letter brother from driving teammates. As a result, the alphabet brother attack is very sharp, seizing the hole of the Lakers. In fact, the Lakers ignore the fact that the Bucks can pass too many points. On the other hand, the Lakers can't match the height of the Bucks. In the end, the alphabet brother himself went crazy, his teammates also took off, and the Lakers did not fish at both ends.
Compared with the Lakers' lame offensive and defensive strategies, the Bucks are effective. The Bucks' offensive end is simple and rough, that is, the hammer inside line. As we all know, the Lakers' internal defense is very weak and has always been targeted points. The Bucks scored 64 points on the Lakers' interior in the game, which is not an exaggeration to describe it as a portal hole. When the inner line is opened, the outer line will naturally have more opportunities. The Bucks hit 15 of 36 three-pointers, and the success rate is quite high.
The Bucks have caught the Lakers' weaknesses on the defensive end. The Bucks knew the Lakers' outside projection was terrible, so their defensive positions were below the free throw line, directly blocking the box. In this way, the Lakers' inner line cannot be moved, and the outer line cannot punish the opponent. The Lakers' offense is cut to pieces, and sometimes it depends on individual ability to solve problems. When the game hit that point, it basically came to a dead end, and there was no room for turning.
Fourth, the Bucks may defend their titles this season, and the Lakers have withdrawn from the championship race
Since winning the championship last season, the Bucks have largely been less concerned about their regular-season record. In fact, this is the confidence of the defending champions, because they know that the regular season is just a cutscene. After the Bucks won the championship, they did not break up the championship lineup like the Lakers, but carried out targeted reinforcements. The Bucks' goal this season is to defend their title, and they have the strength to do it too. Alphabet Brother is capable, as long as the team stays healthy.
We can look at the external environment, in fact, there are not many teams that can cause trouble for the Bucks. In the case of the East, the Heat is almost interesting. The Nets are now in an awkward position, and their own internal problems have not been solved. The Bulls and Cavaliers are a new team, and they don't have enough to put in. As for the Philadelphia side, in fact, there is also a panic inside. The western side first has to carry out internal friction, no matter who rushes out, the Bucks have a win.
The Bucks have the possibility of defending their titles, but the Lakers have completely withdrawn from the championship race. The Lakers have an unsolvable problem, and that is Westbrook. The first thing to explain is that Wei Shao cannot play as a substitute. Ten thousand steps back, even if Wei Shao plays as a substitute, he will have overlapping time with Zhan Mei. To put it bluntly, the contradiction between Wei Shao and Zhan Mei is a fundamental contradiction that cannot be solved, and it is also a thing that has plagued the Lakers throughout the season.
As far as the Lakers' rankings are concerned, they will not fall out of the playoff area no matter how bad they are. However, if the Lakers want to enter the playoffs, they will most likely pass through the playoffs. The Lakers' combat strength and instability, even in a game that determines the outcome of the game, the Lakers can not guarantee to be able to play perfectly. So the current situation is, let's not talk about such a grand ideal of the championship, and even whether the playoffs can score or not is difficult to say. In fact, to put it bluntly, the Lakers are paying for the wrong decision in the offseason, and the cost is quite large.
summary
The Bucks are on the road to defending their titles, and their future is bright. Needless to say, the Lakers side can't solve the compatibility problem of Wei Shao, and it is really difficult for the Lakers to play a good performance, and they are getting farther and farther away from the goal of the championship!