Westbrook state recovery
For the first triple-double of 2022, Russell Westbrook once again proved himself that he may not be able to continue such a performance in the following games, but such a night is really a timely rain for an All-Star who has been blamed for a season. However, the Lakers' road is still very difficult, after an overtime battle, without any rest, they flew to Washington to challenge the Wizards. This is the team that Westbrook played for last season, and although he has only played one season, he is also an old club.
In this game, Kuzma was absent due to injury, Vogel changed sides again, took back the small lineup, and James played the starting center. For Westbrook, this is actually the best lineup in space. In the first three quarters, Wei Shao did not have a three-point shot, and in the last quarter, facing the Wizards' reversal, Wei Shao made 3 points and shot 2 of 3, and the key moment was not soft. Unfortunately, a little bit of luck is missing.
The Lakers fell short
Westbrook constantly hit the basket in the first quarter, 3 shots in a single quarter, all in the box, 3 layups all hit, got 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, James was 6 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. James and Westbrook teamed up to lead the Lakers to a 36-point shot in the first quarter and directly took a 10-point lead. After returning from the second quarter, James completely took over the game, shooting 7-of-10, 4-of-3 from three-point range, with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist, successfully surpassing Malone and coming to the second place on the regular season scoring list.
When James played such a performance, Westbrook was naturally willing to be a green leaf, with 4 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal on 2-of-3 shooting, and the Lakers still led the Wizards by 9 points at 67-58 at the end of the half. In the second half, Wei Shao still did not have a three-point shot, 4 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist on 2-of-3 shooting, James got 10 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Stanley Johnson also had 8 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal, and the Lakers scored 32 points in a single quarter, but the point difference was still narrowed to 6 points by the Wizards, and the suspense still existed.
After returning from the last quarter, Wei Shao finally fired outside the three-point line, three points, 3 shots, 2 of 3 points, 8 points and 1 assist in the single quarter, played a very eye-catching personal performance, but Porzingis suddenly broke out, 16 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist on 6-of-7 shooting, leading the Washington Wizards to reverse the Los Angeles Lakers 127-119, successfully ending a 6-game losing streak.
Wei Shao proved himself
The Lakers once again chose to play with a small lineup, but only won the first quarter, and then in the next three quarters, the Lakers were losing points, there was no way, the ability to protect the frame was indeed not good. Before that, the Lakers lost, people blamed Wei Shao, but in this game, Wei Shao 22 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, the data is excellent, 15 shots 10, three-point shooting rate 3 shots 2, very efficient, such a personal performance, but still can not get a victory for the team, where the Lakers problem is, it should be clear at a glance.
James' milestone night, also bombed 38 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, really want to win, but Vogel went astray, a center does not need. Although Westbrook needs space, he can play the best form with the center, and Adams of the Thunder, or Garford of the Wizards, are very good partners with Westbrook. However, Vogel did not consider Wei Shao's tactics on the field at all, but instead put all the responsibility for losing on Wei Shao. But now, Wei Shao has proved himself, and Vogel is not far from the end of class.