In the game between the Lakers and the Rockets, the Lakers still lost in the end. In fact, the outcome of the game was known from the beginning, the Lakers didn't have any idea of winning, and the Rockets were very focused. So, the Lakers didn't want to win this game at all. So after this game, what information is worth paying attention to? After the Lakers lost, the thick eyebrows injury was officially announced, James announced a new decision, and Ham officially ordered it.
What the Lakers are most afraid of now is injuries. Everyone also knows that now that we are entering the second half of the schedule, for a team like the Lakers, if they do not accumulate wins, the main team must continue to play. However, unfortunately in this game, there was an injury situation for the thick eyebrows. Judging from the relevant information released, Thick Eyebrow suffered a groin injury in the second half and was unable to move at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends.
Thick eyebrows had 23 points and 7 rebounds in this game, but the injury hit the Lakers even harder. The Lakers are currently on the road, with back-to-back games to come. In order not to consume too many thick eyebrows, the Lakers' next game should let thick eyebrows rest. Groin injuries are actually quite troublesome because they can easily recur and have a great impact on players. Let's take a look at what's next for thick eyebrows, now it's a period of high incidence of injuries.
The Lakers' next game against the Hawks is back-to-back. As far as this game is concerned, James has announced the decision that he plans to play in this game himself. For the current Lakers, the win is quite crucial. He was in the play-off zone and was left behind by the team in front of him. If you want to make the playoffs this season, you have to do the same as last season. Regardless, the Lakers are in trouble right now.
Hamm, as the coach of the team, also officially ordered after this game. Ham bluntly said that the team has to defend well, and there are no shortcuts in this matter. It has to be said that Ham still sees the essence of the problem, but the reality is that there are two defensive colands in his starting lineup. In fact, you still can't figure out why you didn't start last season's playoffs? Vanderbilt has been in good form lately, but he has been pressed to the bench.
After the Lakers lost this game, the team's record came to 24-24. Fortunately, the Jazz also lost, and the Lakers' current standings have not changed. The current Lakers don't want to get a playoff spot directly, as long as they can rush to the top half of the play-offs, they are already very successful. If the thick eyebrows miss too many games due to injury, it will be more difficult for the Lakers to play. Let's see if there will be a trade and which players will be traded.