The Lakers beat the Thunder 129-120 on the road in today's NBA regular season game to end their losing streak. This victory was crucial for the Lakers, as they showed great quality in their first game after the tactical adjustments. The Lakers made changes to their starting lineup in this game, most notably moving Russell to the bench and James switching to the ball-handling position. The new starting lineup: James, Prince, Reddish, Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis, formed an atypical "one big and four small" lineup, which could even be called a "five-front lineup", designed to show off balanced strength in all aspects.
This tactical adjustment allowed the Lakers to replicate the pattern of winning championships 20 years ago. At that time, the Lakers adopted a similar lineup, with multiple players with individual ability and passing ability, forming a multi-point blossoming offensive threat. Today's Lakers gave James more possession through Russell's bench appearance, which improved the fluidity and variety of the offense.
In this game, the Lakers showed strong coordination and passing ability. The four main players combined for 30 assists, showing excellent basketball IQ and team awareness. James, as the new point guard, did a great job of organizing the team's offense and making the right decisions in key moments. Prince, Reddish and Vanderbilt created scoring opportunities for the team through their unselfish passing and agile movement. And Anthony Davis' dominance on the inside is even more intimidating to opponents.
The victory not only showcased the Lakers' strength and teamwork, but also showed their potential to replicate the championship pattern of 20 years ago. The Lakers managed to build a more balanced and threatening roster by trading Russell, tweaking the roster and realigning their playbook. This roster adjustment allows the Lakers to be more versatile on the offensive end and interfere with opponents' defensive plans.
In short, the Lakers showed great strength and teamwork in the game against the Thunder. They managed to pull off the win by replicating the championship pattern of 20 years ago, trading Russell, and centering on a "big and four small" lineup. As the season progresses, I believe that the Lakers will continue to achieve more success under the new tactical system and bring more exciting games to the fans!