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The Lakers reversed the Clippers, Lao Zhan reappeared bravely, and Harden suffered a black day
In the NBA regular season, there are some games that always catch the eye of fans, such as the Los Angeles derby between the Lakers and the Clippers. Both of these teams are strong teams in the West, both have the strength and ambition to challenge for the championship, and there are many grievances between them. This season, they've played each other once, and in that game, the Lakers came from behind to make a bitter defeat for the Clippers.
This time, the Clippers will definitely want to take revenge, while the Lakers will want to consolidate their advantage and show their domineering. How can such a matchup not make people's blood boil? Game review The game was held on January 8, Beijing time, and the starting lineups of the two sides were:- Clippers: Harden, Mann, George, Leonard, Zubac- Lakers: James, Reaves, Prince, Reddish, thick eyebrows At the beginning of the game, the two sides launched a fierce attack, attacking and defending each other, and the Clippers relied on George and Leonard's outside firepower, as well as Zubac's interior domination, to take the lead. The Lakers relied on James' all-round performance, as well as the timely support of Prince and Christie, to bite the score.
At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Lakers by five points, 24-19. In the second quarter, the Lakers stepped up their interior offense, with James and Bushy Eyebrow scoring multiple times and causing fouls from the Clippers. The Clippers still relied on Harden's playmaking and passing, as well as Zubac's efficient scoring, to maintain their advantage.
But the Lakers didn't give up, and Prince and Russell hit back-to-back three-pointers to help the Lakers close the gap. At halftime, the Clippers led the Lakers by four points, 53-49. Halftime stats, for the Clippers, Zubac had 14 points and 7 rebounds, George had 9 points and 4 steals, Leonard had 6 points and 3 rebounds, Harden had 9 points and 3 assists, and Mann had 3 points and 3 assists.
For the Lakers, James had 13 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, Bushy Eyebrows had 8 points and 6 rebounds, Prince had 8 points and 2 steals, Reaves had 7 points, Wood had 5 points and 4 rebounds, Russell had 2 points and 3 assists, and Christie had 5 points and 2 blocks. In the third quarter, James broke out, scoring consecutive points and completing a shocking hat through George, leaving the Clippers' bench dumbfounded. The Clippers relied on three-pointers from George and Leonard to respond, but the Lakers' momentum had come up, and Reddish also hit consecutive three-pointers to help the Lakers overtake the score.
The Clippers' Harden had a terrible run in the quarter, not only did he miss the dribble, but he was also blocked by Wood once, sending the Lakers on a spurt. At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers led the Clippers by four points, 81-77. In the final quarter, the game entered a white-hot stage, and both sides were unwilling to give up.
The Lakers relied on the steady play of James and thick eyebrows, as well as the key three-pointers of Russell and Prince, and gradually widened the difference, leading by 10 points at one point. The Clippers relied on the stubborn resistance of George and Leonard, as well as Powell's magical performance, to hit consecutive three-pointers to tie the score. The game entered the final decisive moment, the Lakers' thick eyebrows and James scored one after another, and the Clippers' Harden saved the hope with a three-point shot to keep the Clippers alive.
The Clippers' Leonard didn't play until 17 seconds left, but he made a mistake at a crucial moment to give the Lakers possession of the ball. The Lakers' Reaves hit a free throw, and the Clippers' Powell missed a three-pointer on a final three-pointer, and the Lakers narrowly beat the Clippers 106-103 to complete the double.
James is still flying at 39 years old: George shook the whole court, and the Lakers bench was stunned
James's ageless legend The NBA is a stage for young people, but there is one person who constantly refreshes his limits on this stage, and he is James.
The 39-year-old veteran has been in the league for 20 seasons, but his form and performances are still impressive. He is not only the leader of the Lakers, but also the benchmark of the entire league, and every game he plays is a challenge to himself and his opponents. In the Los Angeles derby between the Lakers and the Clippers on January 8, Beijing time, James once again showed his ageless charm, and he made an amazing dunk in the third quarter, which made the whole court boil and stunned the Lakers bench and fans.
What kind of buckle is this? Let's review it together. James' shocking dunk had just started the third quarter, and the Lakers made a mistake on the offensive end, and the Clippers grabbed the rebound and prepared to fight back quickly. However, what they didn't expect was that James was already in hot pursuit, and he used his speed and power to quickly close the distance with the Clippers.
By the time Jampers' Mann got the ball and wanted to go to the basket, James was already flying up from behind him and fanning the ball out of bounds with one hand. It was a beautiful block and a domineering defense. However, James was not satisfied with this, he immediately grabbed the ball after the block and began a dragon counterattack.
He rushed forward with the ball and didn't encounter any obstacles along the way until he came to the Clippers' restricted area. There, he met the Clippers' star player, George. George is a good defender who also wants to stop James' offense, and he jumps up and tries to block James with his body and arms.
However, his efforts were in vain, James was already in the air, and with his hands, he dunked the ball into the basket and took away George's foul. It was a brutal shackle and a mighty attack. This goal shocked the whole audience, and the Lakers' bench looked incredible, they stood up one after another, holding their heads in their hands, or opening their mouths wide, or shaking their heads, or slapping their chests, or hugging and celebrating, their expressions and movements expressed their surprise and admiration.
The same is true of the fans at the scene, they all stood up, chanted James' name, or waved the Lakers flag, or filmed the scene, or high-fived each other, or shed tears, their voices and eyes, all expressed their excitement and emotion. This goal ignited the entire arena and every supporter of the Lakers. On the contrary, James himself, very calm, he did not celebrate passionately, he simply waved his hand, and then walked to the free throw line, ready to complete the 2+1 opportunity.
His expression and posture express his confidence and calmness. This goal, for him, is just a normal performance in the game, and it is also a normal response to himself and his opponent. James's infinite praise James's shackle has attracted the attention of the world, and many media and netizens have swiped the screen to forward this scene, and they used various ways to express their praise and respect for James.
Some media praised James as an immortal myth, some praised James as an air supremacy, some praised James as the best in history, and some praised James as a superhero. Some netizens said that James was old and strong, some netizens said that James was growing backwards, some netizens said that James was the eternal king, and some netizens said that James was the limit of human beings. The Lakers' official Twitter also praised James, saying that James is better than Old Man Time, and they also accompanied a photo of James with George and a flaming emoji.
James's dunk is undoubtedly the craziest dunk he has had since he turned 39, and it is also one of the most classic dunks in his career. This goal shows James' speed, strength, explosiveness, skill, determination and courage, and also shows James's spirit of not admitting old age, not being afraid of strength, not afraid of losing, and not giving up. This goal allows us to see James's ageless legend, and also allows us to see James's infinite praise.