After defeating the Bulls at home, the Lakers regained their form. Next, in the Los Angeles rivalry at Staples, the Lakers did not give the Clippers a chance to turn around, 120:95, with 25 points.
The point difference bloodbathed the Clippers and also set a new record for the Lakers' largest point difference this season.
Kobe was extremely brave in this game. He made 12 of 23 shots and 15 of 18 free throws. He scored a season-high 40 points. Adrian only scored 12 points, but he got 18 assists that broke his personal record.
Another double-double. Kobe was indeed in extraordinary condition today, as if he would be able to score as long as the ball was given to him.
But the most amazing performance today was Kwame Brown. Because Bynum accidentally sprained his ankle during pre-game training, Kwame Brown got the start again in this game, facing Chris Kamanqua.
Mei played extremely actively. On the defensive end, she not only grabbed 14 rebounds, the highest number in the game, but also blocked as many as six shots. Her performance on the defensive end was extremely powerful. On the offensive end, she also made five of eight shots and five free throws.
He scored 13 points from three free throws, and three of the five goals came from Adrian's assists.
His successful restriction on Kaman and captain Brand also became an important reason why the Lakers were able to win this game. At the beginning of the new season, Kwame's performance really shines. He has become the Lakers' interior defensive ten
An important part. Seeing Kwame Brown's performance getting better and better, Chris Mihm, who was originally resting on the injured list, finally couldn't sit still and strongly requested to come back, but the team doctor believed that he
His body has not fully recovered and he can only continue to lie on the injured list. If this continues, by the end of this season, the Lakers may not have a place for Mihm.
After massacring the Clippers at home, the Lakers' state was completely stimulated. Then, they went to Salt Lake City to challenge the Utah Jazz on the road, where coach Jerry Sloan had guarded them for 20 years.
Since the late 1980s and early 1990s, although the Jazz have never won a championship, the Utah Jazz have definitely always been one of the top teams in the league. Salt Lake City is also the home of the devil, which is famous all over the league.
The plateau climate is enough to make outside teams feel uncomfortable, and the fanatical basketball atmosphere in the Triangle Center makes some timid people think they have fallen into hell.
Although the center of the triangle was once quiet as the Jazz's "Black and White" both retired, but under the persistence of coach Jerry Sloan, the Utah Jazz has ushered in a revival this year. The 2005 draft picks
With the acquisition of Deron Williams, the trade of power forward Boozer, and the addition of general Kirilenko, the Jazz's lineup has become so luxurious for the first time in the past few years. Although some Jazz fans complained that the home team missed out
The current Rookie of the Year is Chris Paul, but obviously compared to the elegant Paul, the strong and powerful Deron Williams is more suitable for the characteristics of the Jazz.
In the past thirteen games, the Jazz have achieved the best record in the league, with twelve wins and one loss. Except for an unexpected away loss to the Nets, the Jazz have won eight consecutive games until now.
It maintains an outrageous record of home wins! In January, which is about to end, the Jazz are also the team with the best record in the league. At the same time, this is also the best start record in the history of the Jazz. And look at the Jazz's
Meaning, they seem to want to keep this record.
To win a victory at the Jazz's home court is hard, but it's not much different.
The Lakers flew to Salt Lake City two days in advance in order to adapt to the plateau climate there as much as possible. It is by no means an easy thing to escape from Salt Lake City. Who among the Lakers?
We all know that if we want to take away a victory from the Jazz's home court, it is impossible not to use all our abilities and put in a good fight.
During the two days they arrived in Salt Lake City, the Lakers did not huddle in a hotel. Instead, they rented the basketball gym of a local high school for training. Originally, they wanted to train at the Triangle Center, but if you count on
Long Neng agrees to this kind of thing, I advise you to go to bed early.
As an iron-blooded coach from the 1980s to the present, he has well imprinted the characteristics of the coaches of that era. He is iron-blooded and tough, and does not give up using any means within the rules to create advantages for his team.
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Adrian was assigned an important task by Phil Jackson, and he had to guard Deron Williams. When he asked Adrian to take on this task, Phil Jackson said it very solemnly.
"Ed, I want to believe in your defensive ability. But in tomorrow's game, you won't get anyone's help in defending Deron Williams."
Seeing Phil Jackson speaking so solemnly, Adrian also put away his other thoughts and listened carefully to Phil Jackson's arrangements.
"That old guy Sloan has been playing pick-and-roll for decades, and he still does it this way." Phil Jackson first sarcastically smiled, and then said: "The core of the Jazz is Boozer.
and Deron Williams, if you can successfully limit these two, the game will become very easy. Kwame, you will appear at the starting center position in tomorrow's game, but the one you need to defend is not Okur.
Your only task is to defend Boozer. I don't need you to keep up with him. I just need you to push him to a position he is not good at. His back attack at a 45-degree angle is extremely threatening, no matter what
How can we not let him hold the ball easily in these positions? You are much stronger than him, tell him that the penalty area is not something he can enter if he wants to!"
"Yes, coach!" Kwame Brown nodded fiercely, and everyone could see the joy on his face. With his outstanding performance in these games, he indeed got more from Phil Jackson
attention, and more opportunities to play.
After arrangements were made for Kwame Brown, Phil Jackson continued: "Ronnie, your task is relatively easy, but you must not relax your vigilance. On the offensive end, I don't think you need me to say anything more. Just follow the usual training
Just play in the same way. But on the defensive end, I want you to follow Okur every step of the way and not let him have any space to shoot."
"Understood!" Turiaf said excitedly: "I will definitely not let him have any chance to shoot easily!"
Originally Turiaf thought that with Kwame Brown starting to defend Boozer, he would definitely be on the bench, but he didn't expect that he would get the starting spot.
Regarding this point, Zen Master has his own ideas. Andrew Bynum does have great potential and needs to be cultivated patiently, but this game is obviously not suitable for cultivating Bynum. Because this game is very important. After the Jazz, the Lakers
The teams they will face are the Nets and Bucks, neither of which are strong teams. Among the remaining three games in November, only the Jazz are difficult to deal with.
And this game is a game that we are determined to win. In terms of record, there is nothing, but it is related to the confidence of the Lakers. They had won against weak teams before, but they lost to two strong teams, the Pistons and the Spurs.
, it is easy for people to think that the Lakers are a pseudo-strong team, and they will lose all their energy once they face the defense of a strong team.
If it's just the fans who think so, it doesn't matter, but the key is that if the players themselves think so, it will be a huge harm to the morale of the entire team. Phil Jackson knows very well what morale does to a team.
How big of an impact can it have, especially in the real playoffs?
So this game must be won, and the Lakers must be confident when facing strong teams!
And the earlier the better, otherwise there will be endless disasters throughout the season!
Phil Jackson knows in his heart that this game is a game that cannot be lost this season!
"Lamar Parker is a little injured. You will start this game. In addition to the usual tasks, you will have more defensive tasks tomorrow. After Ronnie is pulled out, you must guard the inside and protect Ronnie.
Rebounds. And Kobe."
His eyes instantly shifted to Kobe, and Phil Jackson paused before saying: "Use all your abilities!"
