On March 19, Beijing time, the Lakers challenged the Raptors away, and the Lakers have suffered 11 consecutive away defeats, only 5 games away from the team's historical away losing streak. In the last three games, the Lakers have lost a total of 60 points, including the first quarter: 26, 21 and 14 points. The Lakers' first three-pointers in these three games totaled 1 of 33 shots.
Lakers started this game: Westbrook, Munch, James, Gabriel and Howard; Raptors starters: Van Jordan, Trent Jr., Scotty Barnes, Siakam, Birch. Because the Raptors' forward line is too high, Vogel sacrificed two major interior lines today. The Lakers started 15-5, but the Raptors continued to hit the basket, and a wave of 18-3 offensive stopped the Lakers!
Fortunately, the Lakers withstood the pressure, leading the Raptors 33-30 in the first quarter, the Lakers 5 of 10 three-pointers, and there was no collapse in the first quarter today. Gabriel exploded completely, he shot 6 of 6 in a single quarter, 2 of 2 three-pointers, 14 points and 2 rebounds, equaling his NBA single-game scoring record. Unfortunately, Gabriel received 3 personal fouls in the first quarter...
Gabriel was born on March 26, 1997, 2 meters tall, he is currently signing a two-way contract with the Lakers. The lad not only has a strong attack under the basket, but also a three-pointer on the outside, and who does this style of play remind you of? Plagued by fouls, Gabriel failed to play in the second quarter, playing just eight minutes in the entire first half.
Westbrook was efficient in the first quarter, scoring 7 points and 4 assists on 3-of-4 shooting in a single quarter. In the second quarter, Wei Shao sent five big passes, and the basketball flew directly to the audience, and he laughed himself.
The Raptors scored 6-of-16 three-pointers in the first half, and the Lakers extended their lead to 11 points at one point. There was no Gabriel on the court, Vogel did not need Howard, and the Raptors grabbed consecutive offensive rebounds. At the end of the half, the Lakers led by four points 59-55. James had 15 points, 4 boards and 3 assists, Westbrook 11 points, 4 boards and 5 assists; Raptors Van Jordan had 14 points and 4 assists, and Barnes had 12 points and 8 boards.
The Raptors' fast-attack scoring is third in the league, rebounding in the frontcourt is second in the league, and the height of the front line is also dominant, and today the Lakers really suffered. In the third quarter, the Raptors played a 12-2 attack wave, and Howard stepped forward to make two consecutive 2+1s. Recall that in the second quarter, the Lakers lost consecutive rebounds in the backcourt, and Vogel actually insisted on using five small lineups...
Lakers Augustine hit two consecutive three-pointers, but his height of 1.85 meters was targeted by the Raptors, and the two sides were staggered. Wei Shao also scored two three-pointers in this section, and the lakers fell behind by one point 88-89 in the third quarter. The Lakers made 12-of-28 three-pointers, maintaining a 42.9 percent outside shooting percentage in the first three quarters, and the Raptors' three-pointer was 8-of-24.
In the final quarter of the showdown, Achuva scored three points to help the Raptors rebound! In the last 6 minutes, Vogel sent a five-small lineup again, Guago was sick today and could not play, and the Lakers' five-small height was too bad. James hit a 24-second whistle-crushing three-pointer, also in this position, do you remember a james's kill?
James scored eight consecutive points in two minutes, and the Raptors began to pack! In the final 25.7 seconds of the final quarter, Trent Big Heart three-pointers gave the Raptors a three-point lead 116-113. Trent hit two three-pointers in this quarter and played against James!
Back from a timeout, the Lakers shot two consecutive three-pointers, James missed from a long distance, and Westbrook hit the board directly from the outside, not even touching the basket.
Wei Shao realizes self-redemption! Stealing the Raptors in the final moments, a dragon pushed to the front court, and the three-point score was absolutely equal! 116-116, leaving only 0.4 seconds for the Raptors, both sides went into overtime. Wei Shao used this three-point mark to ruin the conference room, who would give me a meeting?
At this moment, the mood of Lakers fans is too image...
In the final minute of overtime, Westbrook delivered a key assist, and Bradley's three-pointer helped the Lakers rebound. In the final 17 seconds, Westbrook and Reeves pinch Barnes, causing the latter to make a mistake. Bradley hit two free throws, Gabriel covered Up Van Jordan's layup, and the Lakers took the game off in a thrilling way!
After the whole game, the Lakers narrowly defeated the Raptors 128-123, and the race was as exciting as a roller coaster! Westbrook shot 8-of-18, 4-of-7 three-pointers, 22 points, 10 boards and 10 assists, a three-pointer in the fourth quarter, and a key assist in overtime, Westbrook proved himself today! James shot 15-of-26 and scored 36 points, 9 boards, 7 assists and 2 blocks, scoring 16 points in the final quarter!
Gabriel 17 points, 3 boards, Bradley 14 points, Reeves 10 points, 7 boards, 6 assists, Howard 7 points and 6 boards; Raptors Barnes 31 points, 17 boards and 6 assists, Trent 23 points, 3 boards and 3 assists, 2 assists, Van Jordan 20 points, 3 boards and 7 assists, Siakam 17 points, 6 boards, 7 assists, 2 blocks, Achuva 18 points and 5 boards. How many people want to apologize to Wei Shao? I'm sorry! I'm sorry!