On April 17, the NBA play-offs began, with the Lakers taking on the Pelicans. After the game started, the Lakers were average offensively and defensively, so they trailed by 8 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Lakers launched a counterattack, and a wave of offensive success overtook the score, leading by 10 points at halftime. In the second half, the two teams were locked in a fierce battle, and although the Lakers had a lead, they were tied by the Pelicans in the final quarter. Fortunately, the Lakers held steady in the final moments and won 110-106. Vincent, a new signing of the Lakers this season, played 17 minutes, shooting 3-of-6 from the field, 2-of-4 from 3-pointers, and got 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, and was the hero of the team's victory.
The Lakers lineup for this game was unchanged, and the offense and defense were suppressed by the Pelicans in the first quarter. Vincent came off the bench in the second quarter, and he came up in good shape, LeBron broke through the ball, he caught the ball and shot, and hit a three-pointer. Coming back, the Pelicans hit the ball, Vincent struggled to the ground to complete the steal, and this offense and defense were really amazing. Vincent continued to output, this time it was Reeves' split shot, and he caught the ball and shot a three-pointer, and hit it again. Vincent hit back-to-back three-pointers in the second quarter, which is really rare. Vincent scored six points in the half, and it was indeed the time when he came on the court that the Lakers launched a counterattack.
Vincent didn't have many chances in the second half until the final quarter flashed again. LeBron got the rebound, Vincent was already fast, received a long pass and scored a foul, and hit the free throw steadily, and the wonderful "2+1" was scored. Although there was little performance in the later races, Vincent did complete his task in the limited time and it was exceeded.
Vincent had 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in this game, which may be thought by many fans to be nothing, but it was indeed when he came on the court in the second quarter that changed the situation on the court. And Vincent has played in only 10 games since joining the Lakers this season, and the highest score was 9 points against the Magic, which tied a season high.
Vincent's peak season was with the Heat, when he was so successful in the playoffs that he was offered a contract with the Lakers. After coming to the Lakers, Vincent was obviously unaccustomed and his performance was very dismal. Coupled with the continuous injuries, many Lakers fans ridiculed him as a "fraudster", but today's game can be regarded as taking off this hat. The Lakers will continue their journey ahead, and Vincent has a wealth of playoff experience that he can help the team.