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"Envy the fish in the abyss, it is better to retreat and close the net - the Lakers seek change in adversity"
The flames are rising, and the NBA playoffs are in full swing. The Lakers, who are seventh in the West, faced the defending champion Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, and this is undoubtedly a matchup of great disparity. After the two battles, the Lakers are already 0-2 down, on the edge of a cliff, and the situation is precarious. As the old saying goes: "The mountain rain is coming, the wind is full of buildings", and the Lakers are facing a baptism of storm.
The Lakers are facing adversity, and tactical adjustments are imperative
Looking back at the two matchups between the Lakers and the Nuggets, it can be said that the Lakers are stretched thin at the tactical level. Coach Ham's rotation mistakes, especially with regard to the use of Dinwiddie and Vincent, clearly failed to bring out the best in them. Dinwiddie's footsteps are no longer as brave as they once were, and Vincent is not up for gravitational moments.
More critically, the Lakers' ace tactic, Zhan Mei's blocking and dismantling, failed to continue to exert its power in the game. This tactic has helped the Lakers turn the tide of battle many times in past games, but in this encounter with the Nuggets, it seems to be inadequate. Especially in the second half of the game, when James's physical strength dropped and the thick eyebrows were restricted, the execution of this tactic was greatly reduced.
In addition, the thick eyebrows also don't seem to have many options in the face of Jokic's defense. With his all-round skills and superb basketball IQ, Jokic has repeatedly scored single-handedly and thickly brow at critical moments to stabilize the Nuggets. And the Lakers obviously lack an effective strategy for the MVP-caliber center on the defensive end.
️ The Lakers have lost in a row, and the alarm bells have been ringing for a long time
These two losses undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the Lakers. Historically, the odds of the Lakers advancing from a 0-2 deficit are slim to none. This is not only a blow to the morale of the players, but also a severe test of the tactical arrangement of the coaching staff. James' six-game losing streak in the playoffs and the Lakers' 10-game losing streak against the Nuggets are heavy burdens on the players' hearts.
History, however, is not irreversible. Although there have been many teams in the history of the NBA that led 2-0 to advance, there have been many good comebacks. What the Lakers need to do is to put down their baggage, travel lightly, and make comprehensive adjustments in terms of tactics and mentality.
The Lakers seek change and win in three moves
1️⃣ Optimize the rotation lineup: Coach Hamm needs to be more flexible in the use of personnel, and make timely adjustments according to the game situation and the opponent's lineup. For the use of defenders such as Dinwiddie and Vincent, more attention should be paid to their characteristics and the opponent's defensive strategy to maximize their utility.
2️⃣ Sticking to the pick-and-roll: Although this tactic was somewhat limited against the Nuggets, it is still one of the Lakers' most lethal weapons. The coaching staff will need to fine-tune the opponent's defensive strategy to ensure that the tactic is used to its fullest potential when it matters most.
3️⃣ Increasing defensive intensity: Against a top-tier center like Jokic, a single defense is clearly not effective. The Lakers need to limit their play through team defense, while strengthening the protection of the interior and reducing the defensive pressure on the thick eyebrows.
Hamm and thick eyebrows, share responsibility
The Lakers' current predicament is not only caused by Coach Ham's mistakes in tactical arrangement and personnel use, but also related to the failure of Thick Eyebrows to play at the level they should have in key moments. As the core members of the team, they undoubtedly need to share the responsibility.
Looking ahead, the Lakers will have to make sweeping changes in their tactics, mentality, and personnel if they want to come back in this series. Only in this way can we fight our way out of this smoke-filled playoff and achieve the feat of counterattack.
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Adversity
The war of beacons and wolves has not ended, and the Purple and Gold Legion is difficult to pay.
Falling 0-2, the road to reversal is difficult to find.
Hamm's coaching is weak, and the thick eyebrows are also worrying.
Tactical adjustments need to be timely, and personnel rotation should be flexible.
Zhan Mei used to be strong, but now he is limited and difficult to pay.
Jokic is difficult to resist, and the Lakers need to prepare for it inside.
Although the historical data is grim, there have been reversals.
Put down the baggage, pack lightly, adjust your tactics and raise your head.
Optimizing rotation is key, and sticking to blocking and dismantling is not stopping.
Improving defense is indispensable, and three moves are expected to win.
Hamm's thick eyebrows are shared, and the responsibility is heavy and requires hard work.
Only by uniting as one can we counterattack the exhibition.
Finding life in adversity, the road to rebirth is in front of you.
The Lakers need to work together to overcome the difficulties and move forward.
There are many good stories in the long history, and the reversal and promotion are also idle.
Although he is in trouble today, he will smile one day.
The subtitle of the above ancient poem summary is: The song of rebirth in the adversity of the Lakers
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