14 points + 22 + 6 in the final quarter! The Lakers' third star rises really fragrant: the law of 10-1 win is online
The struggling Lakers ushered in Reaves' resurgence and found their defensive weapons. On February 4, Beijing time, the Lakers defeated the Eastern powerhouse Knicks 113-105 away, ending the latter's nine-game winning streak. Reaves once again performed well, contributing 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, including 14 points in the final quarter, and became the hero of the Lakers' victory.
James scored 24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in this game. He had a poor hand and scored only 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting, but he was excellent on the defensive end, contributing 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks. Laker Vanderbilt has suffered a serious foot injury that could be out for the season, casting a shadow over the team's prospects. However, in this game, the team was all soldiers, and the team scored 6 points and double-doubles, defeating the Knicks, who are firmly in the top four in the West.
Reaves has made a strong comeback, scoring 28 points and six assists in a Jan. 31 loss to the Hawks and scoring 32 points on 7-of-10 three-pointers in a Feb. 2 win over the Celtics. Reaves scored more points alone than Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined (31 points).
In this game, Reaves hugged and greeted Knicks defensive stalwart Hart before the game, and the two represented the U.S. men's basketball team together in the men's basketball World Cup last offseason. In the first three quarters of this game, Reaves played mediocre, scoring only 8 points. The Lakers trailed by six points 80-86 heading into the final quarter.
The Lakers rebounded strongly in the final quarter, with Reaves assisting James for a layup. James assists Prince on a three-pointer. James basketed up Delfino and Reaves scored on a layup. The Lakers started the final quarter with a 9-0 run to overtake the Knicks in one fell swoop.
The Knicks Hart and Brunson scored, and Reaves responded with a three-pointer and a mid-range shot. Reaves hit another three-pointer with 3:11 left in the final quarter to give the Lakers a seven-point lead at 103-96. In the final moments, the Knicks fouled and Reaves scored four free throws. Reaves' 14 points in the final quarter was too crucial, while the Knicks scored 19 points as a team in the final quarter.
Reeves, who was efficient on offense and liked to play crunch time, is back. In the playoffs last season, Reaves repeatedly made contributions in key moments, and he was more of the Lakers' third star than Russell. At a time when Russell was in a slump, Reaves stepped up as the third-best player on the Lakers team in the playoffs last season.
Because of his heroic performance in the playoffs, Reaves had a very good market last summer, and was once thought to be a big contract of 80 million to 100 million US dollars. However, the Lakers said they would match any team that offered Reaves a contract, scaring off other teams. The Lakers eventually signed Reaves to a four-year, $56 million extension.
Reaves has performed well in the Men's Basketball World Cup and is an important rotation player in Kerr's hands. However, Reeves has endured a slump this season, and his form has been up and down.
Thankfully, Reeves has seen a strong resurgence recently. According to coach Darvin Ham, his talk to Reeves made a difference. Reaves exploded in the last game against the Celtics and scored 32 points. In this battle, James and Brother Thick Eyebrows returned, and Reeves was still powerful.
Of course, another key point for the Lakers to win this game is defensive power. The Lakers only allowed the Knicks to score 19 points in the final quarter, including 7 minutes and 25 seconds left in the final quarter to 40 seconds left in the final quarter, and the Knicks did not score a point for more than 6 minutes. The Lakers' defense was too hard.
The Lakers won in the final quarter largely on defense. The Lakers' second goal in the final quarter was to rely on Hayes to steal McBride, and then James assisted Prince to shoot a fast-break counterattack three-pointer to stop the Knicks directly.
During the Knicks' more than 6-minute dumb fire, Christie hated DiVincenzo and Bushy Eyebrows steals Brunson, and all the players on the court on the team actively participated in the defense. After all, the Knicks lacked Randle and Anunoby, and their strength declined. The Lakers eventually managed to reverse the Knicks.
It is worth mentioning that this season, when the Lakers' opponents scored 105 points or less, the Lakers had a 10-1 record, with a super high winning rate. That's the Lakers' important winning rule. Coach Darvin Ham also summed it up, believing that defense is the key to the Lakers' victory. "Our focus over the last few days has been to try to get back to the 'defensive mentality' that has been key to the last two wins. Hamm said.