The Lakers narrowly beat the Spurs in overtime and won their first winning streak of the season. Against the Western Fish Belly, it would not have been worth a big book. But in this battle, the thick eyebrow brother killed all sides and was domineering; the Wei Shao God Turtle returned to the position and dominated overtime; James's substitute Munch, three points cold-blooded, positive and negative values against the sky. This battle, although it was only a narrow victory, was the most vigorous battle played by the Lakers.
Thick-browed brother blasted 35 points, 17 boards, 4 assists and 4 blocks on 31-of-17 shooting; Westbrook shot 15-of-27 from the field, 1 of 4 from three-point range and 33 points, 10 boards, 8 assists and 3 steals. The Lakers giants will eventually return, and those character puzzles are the upper limit of the purple gold giants.
Malik Munch, a tried-and-tested player under Jordan, was a cold-blooded killer who threw killer balls at key moments many times in the Hornets. James was absent, and the slightly thin Munch took the place of Big Brother.
He shot 6-of-15 and 4-of-10 from three-point range. As a scorer with strong breakthrough ability and extreme aggression, and as an excellent shooter who opens up space, Munch's shooting efficiency is average. On the side of Wei Shao and Brother Thick Brow, he could hardly be called the third giant. But in the game, Munch's confidence and courage are even far superior to James and The Thick Brow Brother.
In the final quarter, the Lakers struggled to close the point difference, only one round behind their opponents. One minute before the finale, the Lakers were still trailing 111-112. According to the conventional way of playing, the Lakers must play steadily, continue to glue the confrontation to the last moment, and surpass through the mistakes of the opponent.
But Munch disagreed, and he got an open three-point opportunity behind cover in the front court, a big step from the three-point line and 31 feet from the basket. Munch didn't stop for a moment, directly shooting three points, and the away fans actually shouted for it. Isn't this ball a handsome word?
In extra time, Wei Shao shined and dominated the situation of the game. Munch played a low-key supporting role, hiding in the city, and gradually reducing his sense of existence. Throughout the game, he played 38 minutes and 48 seconds, only 17 points, 1 board, 3 assists and 1 steal, the Lakers only won the Spurs by 4 points, but Munch got a plus-minus of +31. Talking about the wonderful goal after the game, Munch joked, "I have unlimited range. I think every shot I throw, I hit the basket. ”
In the offseason, the Lakers lineup has undergone a lot of changes, and the management has made a lot of reinforcements. At present, the signing of Munch with an annual salary of $1.67 million may be the biggest gain of the Lakers. Even after James' comeback, this excellent scorer will still be the X factor for the Lakers to win.