How to evaluate the Lakers 10795 victory over the Trail Blazers in the 23-24 NBA season?
Lakers crush Trail Blazers, LeBron James shines.
Do not say that the sun is setting, for the sky is still filled with rosy clouds.
It is well known that the Lakers with LeBron James and the Lakers without LeBron James are completely different teams.
Today, we don’t even need to look at the plus/minus values～
Old but still strong! The sharpshooter is back!
LeBron James takes off after an aerial relay! Is this a 39-year-old man?
Just one question, how many more years can he play?
Still getting stronger with age! Today, LeBron James effortlessly sinks three-pointers!
Even with circus assists, watch LeBron James' amazing mid-air spin and pass for a three-pointer～
LeBron James: “Watch how I play, bunch of freeloaders!”
But LeBron really can’t rest, because once he’s off the court, the lead is quickly erased. He’s putting in the work like a young man…
No fly zone!
In the first half, Davis shot 11 times and made 5 shots, including 1 out of 1 three-pointers, scoring 10 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 5 blocks!
In the second quarter, as he defended, AD made a huge block, giving the Lakers a 14-point lead over the Trail Blazers!
Did his hand go numb from all those blocks? His shooting seems a bit off today, and he’s made a few more mistakes～
AD with the massive block!
You just keep relying on others! Get out and serve your penalty!
Seeing Rivers dribble the ball is nerve-racking… It’s hard to put into words, where did his form from last season go?
Calling Green～ Should we give you a punch, Li’Angelo?
In the first half, Rivers made 2 of 2 shots, including 1 of 1 three-pointers, scoring 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 steal. Overall, his performance was poor.
If it weren’t for LeBron James in this game, they would probably be getting crushed… Rivers' playing time is just when the Trail Blazers make a comeback…
Russell is not pulling back anymore!
In the first half, Russell made 3 of 5 three-pointers, scoring 11 points to help the Lakers establish a lead!
Russell has been playing exceptionally well lately～
Suddenly, his $17 million annual salary seems worth it～ Apart from defense, everything else is still good.
But let’s be honest, if he improves his defense and continues this offensive efficiency, it won’t be just $17 million.
The Problem of Mistakes in Basketball Games
After watching three quarters,
At the end of the third quarter,
I glanced at the total of thirty turnovers between the two teams,
Thirty turnovers in a thirty-six-minute game,
It’s really too abstract, like feeding each other.
Blocking Skills and Rebounding Issues.
In the past, coaches used to shout at me crazily from the sidelines, “Block! Block!”
But gradually, I developed the habit of stepping up to block the opponent’s shot.
The Lakers are so tall, so why do they always have rebounding problems?
Damn, I carefully observed it today, and the blocking is really a mess.
Whenever the opponent takes a shot, besides AD and LeBron, the rest of them just turn their heads and look at the rim.
No matter if the opponent is tall, short, fat, or thin, they all try to crash into AD’s armpit.
With this kind of defense, you can never have good rebounding protection.
As an old person, don’t rely on your muscles and bones anymore. Why do you always try to compete in jumping with those young frontlines? Can’t you just stay in position? Damn.
James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Trail Blazers
A team with two ESPN top 10 superstars this season
Defeats a rebuild-focused Trail Blazers team
The team’s star player puts up impressive numbers and brings home the win
Is this something to brag about?
Shouldn’t this be expected?
To those who are praising James for this game
Are you really surprised that James led the Lakers to victory against the Trail Blazers?
The young team’s stability is poor, the Lakers' perimeter accuracy is good, and their offensive capability is limited.
First of all, the opponents are too young, especially their overall firepower on the perimeter is indeed unstable. They make mistakes very easily. On our side, at least LeBron James and Anthony Davis have a solid interior and exterior game, and in the end, the opponents cannot withstand it or are still weak. Especially experienced players like Danny Green and JaVale McGee have limited individual offensive abilities. Today, the Lakers' perimeter shooting was very accurate. Basically, the opponents relied on fast breaks to attack, indicating that they lacked defensive skills in half-court play.
There was a situation of alternating scoring in the middle of the game, and both teams had problems with shooting. However, considering that the Lakers' bench scoring was consistent, players like Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Deni Avdija have started to perform well, so the team is getting back on track.
LeBron James' perimeter skills are really reliable.
Players like Jared Dudley need more stability, as the team itself does not have a good point guard. The remaining players and those with less experience need to practice more and be patient.
Lakers Defeat Trail Blazers
Scoring a Whopping 35+9+5! LeBron James Relives his Prime, Anthony Davis with a Double-Double, Lakers Crush Weaker Western Opponent
On the morning of November 18th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers was underway. The Blazers were hosting the Lakers in their home stadium. Before this game, the Lakers had a record of 6 wins and 6 losses, ranking 7th in the Western Conference. In their previous game, they suffered a devastating loss to the Kings at home. The Lakers' issue lies in the inconsistency of their key scorers. Players like D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle have been performing inconsistently, and Anthony Davis has also been uneven, only scoring 9 points and 9 rebounds in the previous game. Regarding the current situation of the Lakers, coach Ham said, “We usually do well when we defend the opponent and take care of the ball. I know we have a lot of scorers on our team, especially the five players who appear in the closing lineup. But I have to create opportunities for them to do what they do instinctively.”
LeBron also said, “I haven’t fully recovered yet. When someone else is playing well, I won’t steal the spotlight. We have a lot of games coming up, so after learning, I need to look forward.” So far this season, LeBron averages 24.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. On the other side, the Trail Blazers, with a record of 3 wins and 8 losses, ranked second to last in the Western Conference before this game. After parting ways with Damian Lillard, the Blazers have completely become a weaker team and embarked on the path of rebuilding. To make matters worse for the Blazers, several of their players, including Nassir Little, Anfernee Simons, Zach Collins, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, have been affected by injuries at the start of the season. For the Lakers, this game is truly a gift. In this game, the starting lineups were as follows:
Lakers: D’Angelo Russell, Avery Bradley, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis Trail Blazers: CJ McCollum, Robert Covington, Larry Nance Jr., Grant Williams, and Deandre Ayton
The first quarter began, and Anthony Davis won the jump ball. The Lakers took the first possession, and Taurean Prince scored with a forced shot in the restricted area, making the first basket of the game. Deandre Ayton also scored with an unreasonable off-balanced shot, getting the Trail Blazers on the board. D’Angelo Russell fired a 45-degree three-pointer from the corner, hitting it with precision. LeBron James made a deep three-pointer to the heart, giving the Lakers an 8-2 start. CJ McCollum broke through with the pick-and-roll and scored with a layup, and D’Angelo Russell hit another step-back three-pointer. Anthony Davis amazed the crowd with an alley-oop dunk, and Taurean Prince drew a three-point foul and made all three free throws. The Lakers quickly extended their lead to more than 10 points.
Deandre Ayton scored with a hook shot to temporarily stop the bleeding for the Blazers. LeBron James aggressively attacked the basket for a 2+1 play, and the Blazers gradually found their offensive rhythm. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led the Blazers 30-23 by 7 points. In the second quarter, Grant Williams hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc, helping the Blazers score first. CJ McCollum stole the ball and finished with a solo fast break layup. LeBron James had a hot hand, scoring with various jump shots, and Julius Randle caused damage with a strong drive inside, making both free throws on the foul. Grant Williams hit a turnaround jump shot, and Christian Wood scored with a strong putback. Bruce Brown hit a three-pointer from the corner, and LeBron James scored on a layup off the backboard. Throughout the second quarter, the Lakers firmly controlled the game.
At halftime, the Lakers led the Trail Blazers 60-50 by 10 points. LeBron James had 16 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in the first half, and Julius Randle had 11 points. The second half began, and the Blazers made a three-pointer from the top, opening the third quarter. LeBron James responded with a long-range three-pointer, showing his shooting prowess. Grant Williams showed off his individual abilities and scored 10 points in a row. LeBron James didn’t back down and ignited the crowd with an alley-oop dunk. D’Angelo Russell finally helped relieve LeBron’s scoring burden with a big three-pointer from the corner. Deandre Ayton scored with a powerful putback, and CJ McCollum made an easy layup in the restricted area, bringing the Blazers within 1 point. At this point, the Lakers quickly adjusted their own momentum, and LeBron James continued to exert his force, hitting consecutive three-pointers from the outside. Christian Wood also continued to attack inside.
The Lakers quickly stabilized the situation. At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers led the Trail Blazers 82-75 by 7 points. In the final quarter, the Blazers completely collapsed, and the Lakers took advantage of the opportunity to extend their lead to more than 15 points. The outcome of the game was no longer in doubt, and it entered garbage time early. In the end, the Lakers rejected the underdog narrative and defeated the Trail Blazers 107-95.
In terms of statistics, for the Lakers, LeBron James had 35 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals, setting a personal season-high scoring record. D’Angelo Russell had 14 points and 6 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 8 points and 3 steals. Anthony Davis had 16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, and 5 blocks. For the Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum had 16 points, Jaden McDaniels had 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, Jerami Grant had 17 points, Matisse Thybulle had 13 points, and Skylar Mays had 13 points.