44 shots 22 shots!28 shots 14 shots! Congratulations to the Lakers for ushering in a fierce player, this time Zhan Mei is much more relaxed

Now, the game against the Jazz was a watershed moment for the Lakers.

Explanation point 1: Injuries. Reddish was injured in the game against the Jazz, coupled with the injuries of Hachimura, Vanderbilt and others, resulting in the Lakers only having to rotate 8 players in the game against the Cavaliers and 76ers.

Explanation point 2: Achievements. The Lakers have a 3-3 record in the six games since the Jazz. The win rate of 50% is not much different from the 57.1% of the season.

To sum up, the Lakers have not experienced a significant decline in their record due to the wave of injuries. Speaking of which, I have to mention Zhan Mei.

Illustrative point: Data.

In the six games since the Mavericks, James has averaged 21.3 points per game and shot 47.1 percent from the field, while Bush has averaged 24.2 percent and shot 54.5 percent from the field. Considering that the Lakers lack a major general, it is not easy for the two to be the main defense point of the other side and still get good data.

Of course, in addition to their own hard power, it has to be said that it has a lot to do with the assistance of their teammates.

One, Russell. Russell has a 44.8 percent three-point percentage (2.2 goals per game) since the Mavericks. In addition, 6.3 assists can be converted under every 45.3 passes.

In other words, Russell is both a stable outside point (and at the same time serves as a pinch for defenders to open up space) and can also largely share the playmaking pressure on James.

Second, Prince. Prince had a 50% three-point rate (2.3 per game) over the same period.

To be honest, judging from the fact that James accounts for 50.9% and thick eyebrows account for 76.5% of the shots from the inside, if you want the two to play comfortably, you need to open up space as much as possible. And as I said earlier, Russell and Prince can do this very well.

Russell aside, Prince's "evolution" is even more surprising.

Illustrative point: Data.

As you can see in the chart below, Prince has shot 22-of-44 and 14-of-28 three-pointers since the Mavericks, and it can be said that both overall and three-point shooting have reached 50%. Based on this, I think Prince is like a strong man.

Reason 1: Data. As mentioned earlier, Prince has shown very good projection and stats since the Mavericks.

Reason 2: Features. The three-point shooting percentage is 64.4%, and the three-point percentage is 50%, not to mention. Judging from the 56.8% three-point assisted power, it also has the ability to shoot three-pointers like Curry, Lillard and others.

He has the ability to shoot three-pointers, and to a certain extent, he does not rely on the passing of his teammates. In other words, even when you're not on the floor with passers like James and Russell, you can keep the outside line out.

Compared to the first point, it is clear that the second point is more in line with the characteristics of a titan. To be precise, it has a certain ability to attack independently.

Of course, it is precisely because of Prince's "evolution" that Zhan Mei is much easier to be present. In fact, since the Mavericks match, James and Prince have been able to shoot 2.3 and 3.1 percentage points per 100 possessions, respectively, when they're on the floor.

Judging from the data, Prince can indeed bring a lot of help to Zhan Mei.