The Lakers lost G1, and if they want to make a difference in this series, they will need to make some adjustments in G2 and play extremely efficient offense. G2 is quite critical, and if it is not handled well, then the series will slide in the direction of a sweep or a gentleman's sweep. So before the start of G2, what information needs to be paid attention to? Before the start of the Lakers G2, Ham wants to amplify the move, and at the same time issue an order, and James has thick eyebrows to officially confirm.
In G1, Hamm's use of James and thick eyebrows has also been seen by everyone, and it can be said that it is quite ruthless. However, before the start of G2, Ham made a request to James, hoping that James would play the whole game. In this regard, it is Hamm's big move. However, from a practical point of view, James simply did not have the fitness to play the whole game. If you were 5 years younger, you could have done that, but now just more than 38 minutes will be counterproductive.
Everyone knows that the Lakers' rebounds in G1 were suppressed by the Nuggets. In this case, Hamm issued an order from his side, and that was for everyone to go and grab the rebound. On this point, Hamm is not wrong. Rebounding is the lifeblood of the game, and if you rebound a lot, the more opportunities you get. In fact, what the Lakers have to do is to protect the backcourt rebounds and let the Nuggets grab so many frontcourt boards. If the Lakers do that, the game could change.
The importance of G2 is self-evident, so what is the status of James and thick eyebrows? James is currently in a situation with a high probability of playing, and the same is true for the thick eyebrows. James and Bushy Eyebrows must both play, otherwise there will be no suspense in the game. In addition, we need to note that Reddish and Vanderbilt, the Lakers' important defensive giants, are still unable to return and are still recovering from injuries.
If you want to talk about this series, the eye that the Lakers want to win is actually Russell's side. G1 plus last year's Western Finals, Russell's 5 games can be said to be a pull to the end. He made 3 of 24 three-pointers for a 12.5 percent shooting percentage. In addition, he averaged only 7.6 points per game and shot 31.4% from the field. If Russell can play at a normal level, the Lakers won't be deflated repeatedly, and it will be up to G2 Russell to bounce back.
It is worth mentioning that Wood, an interior player, has not been able to play in G2, but in G3, Wood will return. If Wood returns, it will still be of some help to the Lakers, at least the thick eyebrows have a backup, and they can also put on the twin towers for some time. In any case, the Lakers just lack a meat shield center, and they need someone to share the pressure of thick eyebrows. Let's see what the next game looks like.