NBA: I am a master dealer

Xue Liancheng made 19 of 11 shots and scored 31 points, 13 assists and 7 rebounds. In addition to his dominance in scoring and efficiency, other statistics lagged behind Westbrook. However, Xue Liancheng's role on the court is no less than that of Westbrook.

Especially the offensive deterrence, which virtually opens up a wide space for teammates, and the biggest beneficiary is George.

When George was playing alone, Xue Liancheng's movement and various screens directly disrupted the Thunder's deployment.

With George's ability, he is still very strong without encountering double-teams, and the combination of sudden points is even more effective here.

He made 21 of 11 shots from the field, scored 30 points, and had 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His performance was also comprehensive.

It was the strong performance of the two superstars that allowed the Lakers to maintain the score, and at the last moment, Xue Liancheng completed the finish.

The heroes of the victory were undoubtedly two people.

Randall, Clarkson, Courtney Lee, James Johnson, and Marvin Williams all didn't perform very well.

It is worth mentioning that Feng Lai made his debut with the Lakers and came on as a substitute.

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The aftermath of playing in the Knicks seems to have not healed yet. The offensive end did not perform very well. He scored 4 of 1 and only scored 2 points. It is really hard to describe.

But on the defensive end, he performed very well. He was very active in assisting in various defenses and his frame protection effect was also significantly improved.

At present, this transaction is not considered a loss.

Now we just have to wait for Feng Lai to regain his form on the offensive end. He may be promoted to the starting lineup by then and completely defeat the false five-small lineup.

Xue Liancheng, Courtney Lee, George, Randall, Feng Lai.

The reason why it is called the False Five is because Randall + Vonleh are both good players, especially Randall, who is still a relatively authentic No. 4 player. He is considered an inside player, and his three-pointers are currently not stable.

This kind of lineup structure is definitely not small, but it is faster and more impactful than the traditional lineup structure.

To sum up, it is the pseudo-five small...

But this starting lineup has been improved on both offense and defense.

After two years of exploration and research, Xue Liancheng's defensive ability has really improved by leaps and bounds. The most important thing is that after the prediction ability has evolved to 0.6 seconds, his defensive ability has directly improved to a higher level.

Facing players with fast speed and strong impact, he can barely cope with one or two.

In a game like this, it was obvious when he faced off directly with Westbrook.

In the past, he was always passed by in one step.

Now, he can calmly deal with Westbrook's breakthrough by using his ability to predict, combined with Westbrook's shortcomings, and using the strategy of preventing breakthroughs but not shots against Westbrook.

of course.

Absolute control cannot be achieved.

Westbrook performed poorly in this game, and most of the reason may be due to his own condition.

This gave him the seemingly absolute upper hand in the matchup.

But the fact is that his defense did have an impact on Westbrook, blocking Westbrook's path and forcing Westbrook to take shots in uncomfortable areas.

But when it comes to complete containment, that’s really out of the question.

Courtney Lee's defensive ability has been proven by the market, but Courtney Lee also has this common problem. When facing high-impact and extremely fast defenders, he is unable to cope with it and is a drop in the bucket.

But when defending technical defenders, Courtney Lee showed his value. He was highly focused and fought fiercely. There were no big problems with his defensive awareness and attitude.

Then there's George.

A representative figure on both sides of the ball, he once started out as a forward defender and once made a living by defending the opponent's forward superstars. His defensive ability and foundation are unquestionable.

Whether it is a static talent such as height and wingspan, or a dynamic talent such as speed and jumping, even core strength is top-notch in the league.

But George also has a problem. His center of gravity is too high. His official height is 203cm, and he is estimated to be 206cm in shoes. A player with such a high center of gravity can easily be passed by players with dexterity and fierce impact.

In particular, his bottom plate is not stable enough, which leads many people to think that George is wobbly when attacking.

Therefore, when George mainly defends the opponent's shooting guard and small forward, the effect is still good. For example, George's famous game is to defend James, and the effect is actually not bad.

Then there's Randall.

His physical talent is really amazing. Whether it is static or dynamic, he is the top power forward position in the league.

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Randall's defensive enthusiasm and defensive awareness are not very good.

Fortunately, after Xue Liancheng's guidance and Mike Brown's training, Randall's defensive performance gradually improved.

At least I won't be distracted from time to time, and my concentration has improved significantly. This is progress.

As for Feng Lai, it goes without saying.

During the Knicks era, he was one of the interior barriers and had a better frame protection effect than Lopez.

Playing next to Xue Liancheng, his defensive concentration and enthusiasm are beyond words. He is as active as a cow in making up for defense and assisting in defense, and he never stops.

He even took over the dirty work such as screens, pick-and-rolls, and blocking.

Feng Lai definitely deserves recognition for his contribution in this area.

So looking at this starting lineup, the defensive performance is still very good.

Not only can they complete fast break counterattacks and defensive transitions on the offensive end, but they can also make unlimited defense changes on the defensive end. Regardless of the foundation of individual defense or overall defense, they are considered outstanding in the league.

I believe that under the guidance of a defensive master like Mike Brown, the Lakers can produce satisfactory defensive results.

As for the offensive end, it will be a qualitative improvement.

The impact of Randall and Vonleh can both play the role of the team's end point. Whether it is pick-and-roll cooperation, sudden rush to the frame, or defensive counterattack, their athletic ability is definitely a plus in these offenses. item.

In the offensive system led by Xue Liancheng, he needs teammates with such fierce impact. Now that he has two teammates, he has more choices, which means that the Lakers' offensive quality will receive an unexpected improvement. .

In addition, Vonlei has three-pointers, which makes up for Randall's lack of stability in three-pointers.

in this way.

The space opened will become larger.

This not only benefits Xue Liancheng, but George can also taste the sweetness of the vast space.

Courtney Lee can also play the role of cutter and corner ambush.

In addition, George and Xue Liancheng's three-pointers are among the top in the league.

With such a starting lineup, it is difficult to imagine whether the offensive firepower will be intense.

But there is a premise.

Feng Lai's offensive stability must be restored to a certain level, then they can truly improve qualitatively.

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If neither of the four positions can make a three-pointer, it will be a huge disaster.

After all, although Zubac does not have three-pointers, his height is there, he can hang high to eat cakes, block positions to grab boards, and occupy tonnage in the paint area. These effects are still obvious.

But Xue Liancheng believed that Feng Lai would definitely recover.

After defeating the Thunder, the Lakers went on a crazy 13-game winning streak.

The current record has reached 30 wins and 29 losses, and the winning rate has exceeded % for the first time.

The Thunder suffered this defeat and their record was 32 wins and 26 losses. Although they still ranked sixth, the Lakers were only 2.5 games away from them.

this time.

Los Angeles fans went absolutely crazy. "Northern Expedition! Continue the Northern Expedition! Attack the top four."

"Haha! Is anyone still beeping again? It's 13 consecutive wins!"

"We always use the winning percentage to calculate the final result. Now we are going to slap you in the face. We have won 13 consecutive games. Your so-called predictions are all bullshit."

"A defeat is hard to come by! There are still 23 games left. If calculated based on the winning rate during the 13-game winning streak, it would be 50+ wins. That's really good."

"Now there are no sunspots left. When the Lakers' winning streak ends, I believe they will be unable to hold back."

"Xue Liancheng told the world who is the best basketball player in the world."

"I wonder what the current Broken Ship fans are thinking. Will their hearts tremble?"

"I don't know about others, but Old Rivers will definitely do it."

"Haha! If you really step on the broken ship under your feet, Rivers, an old bastard, I wonder if he will cry out."

"The Lakers' end point is definitely not here, the playoffs are their battlefield."

There is no room for them not to be crazy.

Thinking back to two months ago, the Lakers were stepped on and rubbed wantonly.

Now, they can finally feel proud.

With a winning rate of over 50%, he was firmly in the top eight, leaving the competitors behind him completely behind, and chasing and beating the competitors in front of him.

Everything has changed.

The most important thing is, as the fans said, the Lakers have no ambition this season. They want to compete for the championship.

From the bottom team to becoming the favorite for the championship, this transformation is no different from the ground floor of stock trading.

And the Lakers' journey continues.

Back in Los Angeles for a day off, they faced the real challenge.

Yes, their next opponent is the San Antonio Spurs.

The Spurs are still making great progress this season. Their current record is 44 wins and 13 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference and second in the league.

This is the second year of the double-German combination, and their cooperation has become quite tacit.

Leonard continues to evolve, especially on the offensive end, where the progress is very obvious.

Aldridge has gradually adapted to his new role and is still actively improving.

Obviously.

Aldridge is willing to sacrifice everything for the championship.

The Spurs are not only strong in these two points, everyone knows that the Spurs' tactical coordination is more powerful than the players' own abilities.

Passing and cutting, cooperation, screening, running, almost the entire game is going on, and they keep pulling on your defense until you collapse from exhaustion.

So dealing with such a Spurs is the biggest headache.

Not only do you have to deal with the output of double Germany, but you also have to deal with the indiscriminate bombardment of other role players.

The media even bluntly stated that this is the biggest challenge the Lakers have encountered on their winning streak.

It is also the most difficult challenge.

of course.

No one dares to look down on the current Lakers.

After all, the 13-game winning streak is no joke, and Xue Liancheng's reputation as the face of the league is by no means in vain. George's strength as a top small forward has also been verified.

Their morale is high, like a whale sucking a rainbow, and they are not afraid of any opponent.

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The Lakers also regard the Spurs as their strongest opponent in the playoffs. Mike Brown said: "Everyone knows what we want to do this season, but it is not easy to break out of the Western Conference, because in our There are two big mountains on the way forward, and the Spurs are one of them. Tonight, I hope that everyone will show 100% combat effectiveness and play as a playoff game. We must cross this mountain and conquer this mountain. Dashan, prove to everyone that we have the strength to compete for the championship.”

Although chattering is annoying, it is really useful.

After everyone heard this, they were so inspired that they turned into wolves one after another, looking like they were going to fight the Spurs for their lives.

At least they were more energetic than before the fight started.

But I never expected it.

As soon as the game started, the Spurs gave the Lakers a sap.

Both sides fought hard in the first quarter, but the Lakers still trailed by 26 points at 36:10.

I feel very helpless and helpless.

In the first quarter of the game, everyone worked really hard and were very active on both offense and defense, but even so, they still fell behind by double digits unknowingly.

This kind of blow was so great that it shattered the confidence the Lakers had built before the game.

If it were an ordinary team, it might collapse on the spot.

But the Lakers are different. They have the best players in the league and one of the best forwards.

In the second quarter, the two worked together, hitting with double punches, and finally regained some momentum.

Finally the half ended.

The Lakers were 56:61, still 5 points behind.

But he finally stopped his decline and regained his confidence that was on the verge of collapse.

The commentator hit the nail on the head: "This is the role of a superstar. Faced with the Spurs' encirclement and suppression, Xue Liancheng made continuous attacks and used his best method to create a lot of opportunities for his teammates. When the team fell into a scoring drought, he was able to stand up and provide for the team. "Injecting a boost into the team is the responsibility of the team leader and the proof of the superstar."

Commentator: "Yes, not only did Xue Liancheng forcefully drag the team forward, but George also replenished the team's blood from the sidelines. Scoring 7 points in a row was the greatest help he gave to Xue Liancheng."

It is the strength of the two that can narrow the point difference and prevent them from being defeated.

And in the third quarter.

A group of Lakers heroes finally woke up.

Randall successfully broke through the frame with Xue Liancheng in consecutive pick-and-rolls, and Feng Lai, who came on the bench, also bent his bow and shot in succession, creating a good space for the team.

James Johnson and Marvin Williams also performed well.

Throughout the third quarter, the Lakers went crazy, scoring 40 points in a single quarter. Their firepower was so fierce that the Spurs' defense could not stop them at all.

However, the Spurs did not fall behind because their firepower was also very strong.

He scored 35 points in a single quarter, which was no less impressive.

This section.

The two sides were engaged in a duel.

But obviously, the Spurs still suffer a little loss when it comes to attacking.

The offensive frenzy led by Xue Liancheng alone was enough to make people despair.

But Xue Liancheng is not alone, there is also George who is helping him.

This is the foundation of the Lakers.

Compared with the Spurs who only play a cooperative game, they are much more stable and have much more firepower.

(End of this chapter)