NBA’s aging star system

Before the game started, Su Tian came to the Pelicans' bench and hugged the thick eyebrows to greet him.

Although I didn’t have much communication with thick eyebrows before, it’s not too late to start building a good relationship now.

After saying hello to the Pelicans, the game is ready to start.

The Pelicans also formed a two-tower lineup inside last season, which is one of the combinations the Lakers need to be wary of. However, with Cousins ​​​​leaving this season, Davis is the only one left to support the inside.

In addition to Davis, the Pelicans also have Jrue Holiday, who is considered a relatively good player, but he is still not good enough against the Big Three of the Lakers.

The Pelicans secured the right to attack. Holiday held the ball and advanced. After reaching the frontcourt, he didn't face Su Tian at all and passed the ball directly to Nong Mei.

The thick eyebrow inside got the ball and started to hit Nance with his back.

Nance is already one of the few shortcomings of the Lakers' current lineup. A team that basically has some inside skills will have to play inside when they see the Lakers.

There is nothing that can be done about it. Who makes the Lakers' outside lineup too strong?

After a series of back-ups, Davis turned around and shot a fadeaway jumper.

Swah——

Basketball hits steadily.

With Davis' height and wingspan, coupled with the fadeaway jumper, Nance couldn't defend at all and could only pray that the shot wouldn't go in.

The ball possession changed and it was the Lakers' turn to attack.

Su Tian advanced to the frontcourt with the ball. Facing Holiday's defense, Su Tian did not call a pick-and-roll because the thick eyebrows' defense was really strong. If he called a pick-and-roll, he would be double-teamed.

So Su Tian stretched out his hand to signal his teammates to pull away. After pulling away, Su Tian directly broke through with the ball.

Su Tian was very fast and directly broke through Holiday's defense in the first step. The Pelicans seemed to have anticipated this situation, and the players next to him immediately came over to help defend.

Su Tianjian attracted a double team, so he passed the ball to Butler who was left open.

Butler caught the ball and shot a three-pointer directly.

Swah——

With the help of Su Tian's pass, Butler hit a three-pointer directly.

3-2

After Butler made the shot, he high-fived Su Tian to celebrate.

The ball was once again given to the Pelicans. This time the offense was still launched from Davis, but this time Davis was assisted by George when he took the shot, and the shot was blocked.

Nance turned around to collect the rebound and passed the ball directly to Su Tian.

After Su Tian got the ball, he directly held the ball and launched a fast break.

Su Tian was very fast, and no one on the Pelicans side could catch up, so Su Tian dunked with both hands.

5-2

"The Lakers' cooperation is really good, and the contrast with the Pelicans is obvious." Barkley sighed.

"Yes, although the Pelicans have an advantage inside, the coordination is too weak, and no one can give Davis any decent help." Kenny Smith said.

The next few rounds were like a continuation of the previous rounds. Davis played very hard on the Pelicans, but there was very little cooperation between them, and the Lakers firmly controlled the lead.

At the end of the first half, the score difference had reached 15 points.

At this time, Jenny Buss and Pelinka, who were sitting in the audience, were muttering something under their breath.

"Rob, what do you think?"

"There is no problem at all. This can be done, but we still have to look at Su's attitude."

Jenny nodded and said: "Indeed, let's go see Su's opinion. After all, Su has proven his ability to lead the team. This is the cornerstone of our Lakers. He cannot be ignored."

After the two of them finished speaking, they left the field directly and did not watch the second half of the game at all.

There was indeed not much change in the second half of the game. In the middle of the third quarter, Davis tried to turn the tide and hit consecutive hard hits, but they were all returned by Su Tian.

Although we can't defend you on the inside, you can't defend us on the outside either.

In the end, the Lakers defeated the Pelicans 117-101 and continued their winning streak.

苏天全场拿到27分13助攻8篮板3抢断的数据，乔治和巴特勒也都分别拿到了20+，湖人三巨头都有不同的发挥。

For the Pelicans, Davis scored 30 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 block.

But except for Davis, everyone else's performance was less than satisfactory.

Jrue Holiday, who had high hopes, only scored 11 points and 8 assists.

After the game, Su Tian took the initiative to find Davis again, hugged him, and encouraged Davis.

On December 12, the Lakers played against the Grizzlies at home.

The Lakers easily won 117-99. At this time, the Lakers had won 4 consecutive victories.

At this time, the league seems to be peaceful, but the next game will be more difficult to win.

December 12th is Christmas, and the league’s much-anticipated Christmas War is about to come.

As one of the most focused teams in the league, the Lakers are naturally scheduled for a Christmas Day game, and their opponent in the Christmas Day game is the Golden State Warriors.

This game is also the first meeting between the Lakers and the Warriors this season, so it naturally attracts much attention.

But in fact, before the game started, there were already endless reports about this game.

"According to reports, Warriors Green made bold statements that the Lakers will only play against weak teams and will have no chance of winning against the Warriors. 》

"The Big Three of the Lakers appeared in Golden State together, suspected of preparing for the Christmas game. 》

"Who will win the Christmas War?" There are three key pieces of information below. 》

"Discord within the Warriors?" Is it real or a smoke bomb? 》

"The Big Three of the Lakers did not participate in team training, are they just playing with things?" Or mislead the opponent? 》

There is a lot of excitement about this game, the league executives are also very happy, the management of the two teams are also very happy, and the players below are also gearing up.

"Su, what do you think our winning rate is in this game?"

George asked Su Tian with a seemingly calm face. Su Tian was very funny when he saw George pretending to be calm.

"What, Paul, are you nervous? No, no, no, you are actually nervous?"

"Nonsense, why am I nervous? I just asked casually."

Su Tian smiled and said, "It's okay, don't be nervous, everything is under my control."

In fact, Su Tian can also understand George's mood. The Warriors have been really strong in the past two years. They have won the championship for two consecutive years. This year they added Cousins. It can be said that as long as they stay healthy, the five positions are no longer available. defect.

Although the current record of the Warriors is not very good, only 23 wins and 11 losses, no team dares to underestimate the Warriors.

Soon, game time came and players from both sides began to take the field.

Su Tian also said hello to Curry and Clay.

For the Warriors, Cousins ​​​​is still injured and naturally cannot play, so the starting lineup is also different.

Curry, Klay, Durant, Green, Rooney.

The Lakers' starting lineup maintains the previous lineup, Su Tian, ​​Butler, Ingram, George, and Nance.

Taking into account the particularity of the matchup against the Warriors, Walton arranged for the players to switch defenses. On the defensive end, George and Durant faced off, while Ingram defended Green.