In the game that just ended, the Los Angeles Lakers challenged Madison Square Garden, a seven-game game in the East. After four quarters of fierce battle, the Lakers defeated the Knicks 113-105, ending their magnificent record of nine consecutive wins, and this victory can be described as significant.
For the Knicks, this game means so much more. After the trade, they were rejuvenated, Brunson was named an All-Star for the first time, and the team was solid defensively. However, the Lakers' victory changed everything, disqualifying the Knicks from All-Star coaching.
Without further ado, let's delve into how the Lakers "robbed the rich and gave to the poor" in this game.
In the first quarter of the game, the offense was quite sluggish, but the Lakers relied on their unique defensive counterattack, James made a quick advance after a steal, and completed a shocking dunk with the cooperation of Russell. With a mediocre performance from beyond the three-point line, the Lakers relied more on inside scoring, as well as Brunson's shooting and pullup jumpers, and the Lakers narrowly led 27-25 at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Knicks continued to chase points, but the Lakers' three-point line performance gradually picked up, especially James hit twice. The Lakers maintained a narrow advantage in the first half, but the Knicks quickly rebounded in the second half, and the two sides ended the half tied at 59-59.
In the rematch, the Knicks controlled the rhythm of the game, and Brunson and DiVincenzo continued to exert their power, and the two alone combined to contribute 18 points in the third quarter. Hartenstein also put in a standout performance to help the Knicks lead by six points at the end of the third quarter.
The Lakers' offensive efficiency in the third quarter was not high, and the Knicks gradually widened the difference. But under Davis's strong defense, the Knicks made many impacts to no avail. The Lakers went into the final quarter 80-86.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Lakers quickly stopped Thibodeau, and James scored consecutive points to establish the victory with a 9-0 start. Although the Knicks had a brief lead, the Lakers showed a superior offensive and defensive performance in the fourth quarter, successfully limiting Brunson's scoring and leaving the Knicks with nothing for six minutes.
The Lakers won two games in a row to beat the Eastern Conference powerhouse, and fans rejoiced. However, with the ensuing schedule, especially against the Hornets, fans began to worry about whether the Lakers would lose in a surprise way in their next game.
Overall, the Lakers showed great teamwork and great strength in the decisive moments in this game. This victory means a lot to them, and fans are looking forward to the Lakers continuing this excellent form in future games and bringing more surprises to the fans!
What are your thoughts and comments on this game, and what will the Lakers do in the future?