NBA’s aging star system

After a period of pick-and-roll cooperation, James finally got his wish and successfully matched up with Brunson.

As soon as they got into position here, James couldn't wait to ask his teammates to spread out to free up space under the basket.

After his teammates all pulled away, James directly hit Brunson with the ball.

Although Brunson is considered a "little tough guy" as a point guard, it is still very difficult to face a striker like James. James carries him all the way to the basket.

After reaching the basket, James suddenly pushed Brunson away and shot for a layup.

Basketball is a sure hit.

This style of play is, how should I put it, very smart and very safe, but it doesn't always succeed in matchups.

In the next few rounds, James also tried his best to find opportunities to match up with Brunson, but the success rate was not high.

The point difference was narrowed halfway through the second quarter, and both sides made substitution adjustments. Su Tian and Nong Mei came on the court, replacing George and Brunson.

After the substitutions and adjustments, the Lakers' overall defense ushered in an improvement, and the point difference widened again.

At the end of the first half, the score difference was fixed at 11 points.

"So far, the overall development trend of the game is consistent with our predictions before the game." Barkley said.

"Yes, if the Clippers want to break the game, they still need to strengthen the cooperation between James and Leonard and strengthen their own offensive threat." Kenny Smith said.

"But unfortunately, so far, we have not seen where the Clippers break the game."

During the halftime break, James originally wanted to continue chatting with Rivers, but was stopped by Leonard.

"Kawhi, we must increase the playing time of our main players in the second half! Otherwise we will not be a match for the Lakers!"

Leonard patted James on the shoulder and said: "Of course I know, and I'm sure the coach knows too, but you can't say it directly, just listen to the coach's arrangements."

"Why is that? Why can't you say it?"

Leonard didn't answer anymore, but gave James a reassuring look.

Sure enough, after a while Rivers came into the locker room to lay out tactics.

"Guys, the Lakers are coming fiercely. We must be more vigilant. I will increase the playing time of the main players in the second half. The main players should be prepared!"

Then Rivers began to deploy corresponding tactics.

James looked at Leonard next to him in surprise.

The intermission passed quickly and the second half began.

Both sides still chose the starting lineup to play. The first ball possession of the third quarter was given to the Clippers, and James advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

Facing Su Tian's defense, James chose to call his teammates for a pick-and-roll.

A pick-and-roll was easily bypassed by Su Tian, ​​so James called for a second pick-and-roll again.

Two consecutive pick-and-roll cooperation finally allowed James to find a chance to make a breakthrough, so he directly took the ball and accelerated to the inside and reached the basket.

Su Tian turned around and pursued, not giving James a chance to retreat.

The thick eyebrows inside also double-teamed James to help defend. James took the opportunity to pass the ball to Morris who ran to the bottom corner.

Morris took the ball and shot a three-pointer directly.

Swah——

This time Morris felt good and hit a three-pointer directly.

The ball was transferred and Brunson came to the frontcourt with the ball and passed the ball directly to Su Tian.

Su Tian called on the thick eyebrows to cooperate with the pick-and-roll, and used the pick-and-roll to initiate a breakthrough.

Su Tian's breakthrough was very fierce, successfully attracting a double-team from the Clippers, so he passed the ball to the top of the key and was emptied.

The thick eyebrows caught the ball and shot a three-pointer directly.

The thick eyebrows are capable of three-pointers, but currently everyone still subconsciously believes that the three-point shooting rate of thick eyebrows is not high. However, when Su Tian's passing is added, the shooting rate rises sharply.

Swah——

The thick eyebrow successfully returned this three-pointer.

In the next few rounds, the game was at a normal pace.

The Lakers did not increase their efforts, but were just stabilizing the point difference. The Clippers wanted to chase points, but were unable to catch up. The two teams were just deadlocked here.

Halfway through the third quarter, the Lakers made substitution adjustments, and Su Tian and Nong Mei came off the court to rest.

Just when everyone thought that the Clippers were also going to make substitution adjustments, they discovered that the Clippers had changed their role players!

James and Leonard are still there!

"Does the Clippers want to start the point-chasing mode in advance?" Barkley asked uncertainly.

"I think the Clippers' approach is too risky. They could easily collapse in the fourth quarter," Kenny Smith said.

"However, if we don't chase points now, the fourth quarter will be the same collapse, there will be no difference."

"Yes, if you give it a try, you might actually succeed."

As the two people talked, the game on the field continued.

When Su Tian came off the court, the score difference was 16 points. Su Tian originally thought that this score difference was relatively safe. After all, the Lakers still had George and Brunson on the court.

But then Su Tian discovered that he was still young. James and Leonard took turns dealing with George, which restricted George's performance and greatly compromised it.

Beverly and others also fought with Brunson regardless of physical strength, consuming the opponent's physical strength.

Because the Clippers have dual cores on the court, when one of them is fighting with George, the other can take the opportunity to score.

The Clippers relied on this "three heroes versus Lu Bu" strategy and took the opportunity to recover a lot of points.

But Walton on the sidelines has been very calm and has not expressed his intention to let Su Tian play early.

By the end of the third quarter, the point difference had been chased to 7 points.

At this time, Wharton came to Su Tian.

"Come on Sue, I know you've wanted to play for a long time, go ahead and show what you can do, man!"

Su Tian smiled and high-fived Wharton.

"Luke Walton is really able to keep his composure. The point difference has gone from nearly 20 points to single digits, and he hasn't even brought Sue on the court yet," Kenny Smith said.

"Perhaps Walton has extraordinary confidence in Sue," Barkley said.

Soon, the break ended, and Su Tian led the thick eyebrows to play again.

On the Clippers side, Leonard is leading the team, and James is currently resting off the court.

The first possession of the fourth quarter was given to the Lakers. Caruso advanced to the frontcourt with the ball and passed the ball directly to Su Tian.

Su Tian got the ball and faced Leonard.

Leonard is responsible for the important task of defending Su Tian.

Although Su Tian's ability value has exploded after the bonus at this time, he still will not underestimate Leonard.

After all, this is the former DPOY and FMVP winner.

Su Tian first used the three-threat test with the ball, and then called on his thick eyebrows to step forward to cooperate with the pick-and-roll.

With the help of the pick-and-roll, Su Tian burst out and charged forward.

After Leonard was injured, his explosive power was indeed affected. He did not catch up with Su Tian immediately, but he did not give up chasing behind him.