The Lakers rose as a new star, and Knecht scored 35 points to help the team reverse the Suns
What a wonderful pre-season game! The Lakers actually reversed the Suns in overtime, still without James. To be honest, before the game, I thought the Lakers would definitely lose, after all, the Suns have such a strong lineup. Unexpectedly, the Lakers' rookie Knecht actually broke out, scoring 35 points in a single game, which is incredible! Where the hell did this guy come from? It looks like the Lakers have picked up another treasure.
Speaking of Anthony Davis, he also performed well in this game. He had 35 points and 10 rebounds, and he also made four three-pointers, which is a rare sight. You must know that everyone has been criticizing him for not being able to score three points, which can be regarded as a slap in the face of those people. But then again, a good preseason performance doesn't mean that the regular season can continue, and hopefully he won't disappoint the fans again.
During the game, Anthony Davis and Knecht worked together quite well. One game was particularly exciting, when Davis made a fake shot after receiving the ball from beyond the three-point line, and the Suns defenders immediately pounced. At this moment, Davis suddenly passed the ball to Knecket, who took off directly after receiving the ball, and Nurkic was a violent dunk! The audience was boiling, and even the Lakers bench on the sidelines couldn't help but stand up.
It has to be said that Davis's passing vision and awareness in this game were excellent. In addition to the assist just mentioned, he also created chances for his team-mates on a number of occasions. For example, with 3 minutes left in the third quarter, Davis singled Durant in the low post and attracted the Suns' help defense, and he made a behind-the-back pass directly to Reaves, who scored an easy layup. This selfless passing makes the Lakers' offense appear more fluid.
Although the Suns lost the game, Booker, Durant and Nurkic did not perform badly. Booker scored 22 points, Durant 19 points, Nurkic 15 points, and the trio combined for 56 points. But the problem is that the three of them combined are only one point more than the Lakers' Kneckert and Davis. It's a bit embarrassing, after all, the Suns are considered one of the favorites to win the championship.
Interestingly, Booker was asked after the game what he thought of Knecht's performance. Booker smiled and said, "This kid is hot today, and he is really playing well." But don't forget that this is only a pre-season game, so let's wait until the regular season. Booker sounds like he is talking about quark necket, but he always feels a little sour, maybe he is not in a good mood to lose.
In addition to Knecht and Davis, the Lakers' Reaves also had a good performance. 18 points and eight rebounds, and a couple of important defenses in key moments. Truth be told, players like Reaves are so important on the Lakers, not a core player, but an integral part of the team.
Interestingly, James did not play in this game. Before the game, the Lakers simply said that James was "suspended" without giving a specific reason. This immediately sparked all sorts of speculation among fans. Some say it's James recuperating and preparing for the regular season; Some people are also worried about whether James is injured, after all, he is 39 years old, and there will inevitably be some minor problems in his body.
However, I think it may be that the coaching staff wants to take this opportunity to look at the performance of the young players. After all, James is old, so you can't count on him every time. Letting young people play more is also to develop the overall strength of the team. Besides, even if it's James, there's no need to play every game in the preseason, right?
There were so many surprises for us in this game. Knecket's outburst, Davis' all-round performance, and Reaves' steady play all make people look forward to the future of the Lakers. While this is only a preseason game, it at least proves that the Lakers are not to be underestimated.
Of course, we can't be too optimistic. After all, the preseason and the regular season are two different things, and the seriousness of the opponent and the intensity of the game are completely different. And the Lakers' lineup still has some problems, such as the depth of the bench lineup, the stability of the three-point shot, and so on. These will all need to be improved in the upcoming games.
Regardless, this game bodes well for Lakers fans. Hopefully, the team can maintain this momentum and have a better performance in the new season. As an ordinary fan, I just want to say: come on, Lakers, create miracles together in the new season!
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