In the NBA regular season on December 22, Beijing time, the Lakers, who were fighting back-to-back, lost to the Timberwolves 111-118 away, suffered four consecutive defeats and fell to tenth place in the NBA standings. In this game, the core of the Lakers team, James and Vincent, were absent due to injury, and Brother Thick Mei played with an injury. There are 7 incredible and 3 indisputable facts in this game.
One: 7 incredible
1. Thick eyebrows Davis is really hard. There are few other players on the Lakers interior who can play other than him. In James' absence, Bush played 38 minutes and 42 seconds, shooting 55 percent from the field and contributing 31 points, eight rebounds and four assists, in addition to three blocks. It can be seen that he really has taken on a huge responsibility.
2. Downs is no longer that "gummy"! Downs played well throughout the game, playing 33 minutes, shooting 7-of-16 from the field, 2-of-6 from three-point range, scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, with a net score of +12, becoming the highest statistic! The tacit understanding between him and Gobert is getting better and better, which is why the Timberwolves can rank first in the West!
3. Rivers showed a solid play, scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists on 6-of-13 shooting. Russell had a mediocre performance and contributed 17 points, four rebounds, eight assists, two steals and three blocks on 7-of-19 shooting.
4, Fan Debiao, your fame is really blown. There is nothing to be done on the offensive end, and the defensive gate is even more in name only. Played 14 minutes, shot 0-of-3, didn't score a point, and had 5 rebounds and 3 fouls.
5. Coach Cephalosporin performed very well! However, in the game, the Lakers' performance was not ideal. The Lakers' defensive strategy was easily broken by the opponent, and at the same time, the Lakers' offense did not find a rhythm.
6. Prince felt good in front, but he didn't shoot more, and finally the difference opened up before he arranged tactics for him. And Hachimura was in good shape today, so why didn't he play in the last quarter?
7. Edwards showed an increasingly mature side! 9-of-19 shooting, scored 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals, typical "Kobe Bryant-style stats"! Edwards is a rising star, he is young and has excellent physical qualities, and he has made a deep impression.
Two: 3 indisputable facts
1. The Lakers without James are indeed not doing well. In the final moments of this game, they had every chance of winning. If Lao Zhan was there, he might be able to turn the situation around. It seems that the Lakers still need to rely on the 39-year-old "young player" to deal with tough battles!
2. After returning from the midseason, the Lakers' performance was not ideal. They have lost 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions, while the only one they have won has been against Spurs. However, when the Lakers met the Spurs to rest three main players, they lost the game. This performance is disappointing.
3. Six consecutive defeats are coming. The Lakers' next two games will be against the Thunder, who are second in the West, and the Greens, who are first in the East, and the current form of the Lakers does not give them much confidence in victory.
Three: The best contributor to the Timberwolves' win in this game
Downs: In this game, Downs performed well, not only attacking and defending, but also excellent passing ability. Unfortunately, he was forced to withdraw from the game midway through the final quarter with a left leg injury. In the game, he played 33 and a half minutes, made 7 of 16 (2 of 6 three-pointers), 5 of 6 free throws, contributed 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, and had a game-high plus/minus of +12. Despite Downs' departure with an injury, his outstanding performance has earned the team the victory.
Edwards: Edwards played 38 minutes and finished with 27 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals on 9-of-19 shooting. His performance was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the game, showcasing his excellent scoring and all-round ability. #NBA##NBA Spit Conference##NBA睿闻#