Lakers 97-103 Clippers. The new season begins with two consecutive defeats.
In this game, Westbrook shot 0-of-11 from the field and scored only 2 points on free throws, Beverley scored 5 points, the two starting guards combined for 1-of-12 three-pointers, and the Lakers were 9-of-45 from three-point range and shot 20%.
If there's anything the Lakers have to tap right now, wait for Schroder and Thomas Bryant to return.
Schroeder was sidelined for 3-4 weeks because he underwent ligament repair surgery on his fingers. Bryant also had the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb repaired, which he would have to recheck three weeks later.
If the two return, the Lakers can discharge the starting combination of Schroder Walker, James Davis Bryant.
Schroder put on the starting Lakers' backcourt organization, defense and shooting have a certain guarantee, Bryant on top of the center position, allowing Davis to return to his most comfortable power forward position, and Bryant also has the ability to shoot three-pointers, so that the space on the Lakers' court will expand a lot, and the size of the five will return to the normal state of the league.
It is also conducive to the normal play of the one-star four-shot system with James as the core, when James can relatively easily enter the inside line, or break through the layup, or break through the score.
Another core point is whether the Lakers management is willing to accept those two first-round signings. If you don't want to give up this season, then Westbrook + two first-round players will most likely go to the Pacers' Buddy Hield and Miles Turner.
