Chapter 718 [February Lin Crazy, Best 6th Person]
The Clippers stand alone in the record list, but the most prosperous team in Los Angeles in February is the Lakers.
On February 1, Lakers’ number one star Kobe Bryant injured the tibia on the side of his left knee against the Nuggets and will miss several weeks. On February 4, Nash injured his back and will be absent for 4-6 weeks. Coupled with Fisher, who injured his elbow in mid-January, the Lakers are short of major generals on the outside.
Previously, the Lakers were only ranked 7th in the Western Conference. Many people predicted that they would withdraw from the playoffs and their outside offense was finished.
At this time, Jeremy Lin was recalled from the NBDL, and Byron Scott could only reuse him.
When Jeremy Lin joined in December, a Chinese reporter asked Kobe what he thought of him. Kobe's answer was: "Jeremy Lin? I don't even know who you are talking about."
It is true that not many people know Jeremy Lin, even though he stayed with the Warriors for a year. No one expected that he would tightly hold Destiny's throat with his own hands.
On February 7, the Lakers challenged the Clippers away. Jeremy Lin played 36 minutes and made 10 of 19 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He contributed 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, helping the Lakers defeat the Fast 109-102. fleet.
Whether in the Hornets or the Nets, Scott's best tactics are point guards and inside pick-and-rolls, with the point guard holding the ball in isolation or attracting defensive points.
Before, Nash and Fisher didn't have the ball, so they passed the ball after half court, and shot three-pointers from outside. Jeremy Lin is lucky that the "force majeure" due to which the Lakers were unable to play tactics is also absent.
In this game, Jeremy Lin and Gasol, Love, and Luol Deng worked surprisingly well together.
Jeremy Lin's game is very simple. After the pick-and-roll, he shoots directly when he has the opportunity. When the defender chases, he passes the ball to Gasol in the middle. If the defender doesn't chase, he will misplace the ball and rush inside.
Gasol not only has an accurate mid-range shot, but also has excellent support ability. He can also assume organizational tasks and distribute the ball to the appropriate position without taking a shot.
Regardless of whether the Lakers are starting or coming off the bench, the four big men do not enter the paint to attack, but hang around on the outside looking for opportunities to shoot jumpers. Chandler's biggest characteristic cannot be brought out.
The Clippers played small-ball tactics, and when Griffin guest-starred as center, the Lakers also asked Love to guest-star at center to speed up the game.
Love's performance today was simply ridiculous, making 11 of 17 shots, 6 of 10 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 30 points, 17 rebounds and 2 assists.
Although his impact is not strong, his shooting range is far enough and he is better at rebounding. When encountering a zone defense system, Love is more effective than Griffin on the offensive end.
After the game, Jeremy Lin went to the press conference and said excitedly: "To be honest, I still can't believe what happened this night. I am still very surprised. I am trying to let myself accept this wonderful night."
Yang Rui also couldn't believe it. He thought that Jeremy Lin would have no chance to make a difference this season after joining the Lakers. Unexpectedly, this man was unlucky. His rise to prominence when the team was full of injuries seemed to be destined.
Sure enough, the road to "Linsanity" has just begun.
Against the Jazz on the 8th, Jeremy Lin scored 28 points and 8 assists, setting a new high in points and assists. He led the team to a 99-88 victory over the Jazz. Lakers fans even cheered him "MVP". In the third quarter, He hit a three-pointer at the buzzer, drawing cheers from the audience.
On February 10, Jeremy Lin scored 33 points and 10 assists, leading the team to a 107-93 victory over the Nuggets.
This is Jeremy Lin's first double-double in his career, and his 10 assists are also his third consecutive game to refresh his single-game assist record. Facing guard Ty Lawson, who is actually less than 180cm tall, he hit consecutive jump shots from mid- to long-range, and his hands felt hot.
The Lakers have won three consecutive games, and Jeremy Lin has become the focus of everyone's attention.
NBA officials stated that Asian TV broadcast partners would increase the number of Lakers broadcasts; the Warriors general manager admitted that it was a mistake to lay off Jeremy Lin; the Mavericks general manager said that he almost got Jeremy Lin in the summer of 2010...
Yang Rui also accepted an interview and congratulated Jeremy Lin.
He has nothing to regret. There are three guards in the team: Paul, Curry, and Neal.
Jeremy Lin can't even be a marginal player, so he joined the Clippers as a sparring partner.
On February 11, the Lakers defeated the Mavericks 102-95, winning their fourth consecutive game.
Jeremy Lin continued to explode, scoring 18 points in the first half and finishing with 38 points and 7 assists.
At this time, Kobe's argument that he wasted his teammates was once again widely mentioned, and people discovered that the point guard and Kobe really couldn't partner together.
Jeremy Lin won the Player of the Week for his outstanding performance.
Then, the Lakers defeated the Timberwolves, Kings, and Knicks, winning 7 consecutive games.
Jeremy Lin's statistics and shooting percentage dropped slightly, but he hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer against the Knicks.
Lin's madness has taken the world by storm, and the Clippers have also been robbed of their limelight. Every time the Clippers play, reporters will ask Yang Rui questions about Jeremy Lin at the press conference, which has become a habit.
"What heights do you expect Jeremy Lin to reach in the future?" "Do you think the Lakers will pose a threat to the Clippers in the playoffs?" and so on.
Yang Rui was asked four or five times. When he got tired of the questions, he said something that would make headlines.
"Lin is a very good pick-and-roll defender. The Lakers have excellent players both inside and outside. As long as they arrange the right tactics, they are indeed a championship team. Unfortunately, they won't be strong for long."
The reporter asked: "Why?"
"In the 2009 playoffs, I gave Brooks and Lou Williams the ball. They averaged more than 15 points per game, and the Lakers won the championship. The next year, they became role players or even marginal players. Because they don’t have the ball. Don’t look at the Lakers’ current group of stars and winning streak... As long as their lineup is complete, Love, Jeremy Lin, and Luol Deng will all have to become ordinary people.”
The reporter asked: "Are you saying that Kobe will affect the performance of his teammates?"
"Have I mentioned Kobe's name? This female reporter, I'm warning you, don't frame good people..." Yang Rui pointed his finger at the audience, and the reporters all took pictures with their cameras.
Yang Rui's words immediately made headlines and caused heated discussions online.
Fans feel that this is not a hint, but a clear indication that Kobe will hinder Jeremy Lin's development, and this is not a prediction, but a reality.
Nash became a fixed-point shooter when he joined the Lakers, and his assists dropped significantly. This season, he averaged 12.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, shooting 49.7% from the field, 43.8% from three-point range, and 92.2% from the free throw line.
The statistics are just bad. None of the point guards who partnered with Kobe are good. Nash is close to the 50+40+90 club, but his evaluation is unprecedentedly low. They say he can't drive the team and is still a defensive black hole.
Jeremy Lin was incredibly strong during this period, but it is not necessarily the case when Kobe Bryant returns after the game.
Some fans on the Internet said: "The current Lakers are very much like 2009. Kobe was absent and the whole team exploded. Inside players who were called defensive black holes have become super insiders with powerful three-point firepower, able to organize and attack."
Some fans also analyzed: "After the season is over, it is impossible for the Lakers to retain Jeremy Lin. Based on his performance during this period, he can definitely compete for a high salary in the summer and play for a team with the right to take action."
Kohei even said: "When Kobe comes back, everyone will find that he is actually the best sixth man on 29 teams."
Regardless of luck or strength, the Lakers' scapegoats are now showing off their might, their offense is more blossoming, and they are unstoppable.
Jeremy Lin, Love, and Gasol all look to be All-Stars. By the Star Weekend, they had won 11 consecutive games, improving their record from seventh in the Western Conference to second in the Western Conference.
Kobe, who was recovering from his injuries at home, was shocked.
Damn it, you guys never fought well before. You exploded whenever I was injured. You are all a gangster, right? 108