The NBA regular season is in full swing, and the Grizzlies and Lakers meet in a narrow way. The Grizzlies have been in a slump lately, with a three-game losing streak looming, while the Lakers are not in their prime, and the decline of the two-game losing streak is equally obvious. In this game, Bane, Jalen Jr., Aldama and Kennard and other Grizzlies players were absent, which made the balance of the game more tilted.
At the beginning of the game, the two sides fell into a fierce battle, the situation on the field was stalemate, and the score was like a roller coaster alternating leads. Towards the end of the first quarter, the Lakers gradually found their rhythm and built a slight lead. In the second quarter, the margin widened to double digits, but the Grizzlies did not give up, and they launched a fierce counterattack, scoring 38 points in a single quarter, and only trailing by 4 points at halftime, showing tenacious fighting spirit.
Yibian fought again, and the Grizzlies continued to gain momentum, successfully overtaking the score with their sharp offensive firepower. The two sides are once again in a tug-of-war, you come and go, and fierce battles are raging. In the final quarter of the game, the Grizzlies clenched the score, and the suspense of the game remained until the last moment. At the critical moment, James stepped up, hit two free throws, scored the last six points of his own, and ended the game with a shocking back dunk to seal the victory for the Lakers.
In the end, the Lakers narrowly defeated the Grizzlies, ending the losing streak, and at the same time giving the opponent the bitterness of a four-game losing streak. The game fully demonstrated the competitive charm of the NBA, whether it was the stubborn struggle of the Grizzlies or the 39-year-old James stepping up at a critical moment, it left a deep impression on the fans. But the Los Angeles Lakers still need to fight for a good position in the playoffs, and playing such an ugly game is undoubtedly disappointing. With their current state, even if they enter the playoffs, it seems that they will not be able to compete with the Kings and Warriors.
The only consolation is that the long-awaited Vincent of the Purple and Gold is starting to integrate into the team. He played 18 minutes, shooting 2-of-5 from the field and 1-of-4 from three-point range, finishing with five points, one rebound and one assist. Although the offensive performance is average, the defense is very good, providing energy that Russell and Reaves can't provide, making James and Davis a lot easier.
After the game, James spoke to reporters. Speaking about team-mate Vincent, he said: "He's a winner. It's that simple. He's a winner. That's why we signed him. ”