Goodbye Morant! The Lakers management is so depressed now

In a focus matchup in the NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Miami Heat at home, and finally defeated their opponents 130 to 120, winning three consecutive victories. This game not only demonstrated the Lakers' strong offensive firepower, but also allowed the outside world to see the team's gradually forming integrity, and as the ball The team's record has steadily improved, and the previously hotly discussed rumors of "the Lakers chasing Morant" seem to be quietly cooling down.

In this game, as many as six players from the Lakers team scored in double figures, three of whom scored over 20 points, showing a rare balanced offensive. Doncic He scored a triple-double of 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and sent 3 steals, showing his comprehensive personal ability. Reeves also performed well, contributing 26 points and 11 assists. Rui Hachimura, Hayes, Laravia and Smart also made their achievements on the offensive end. Starting from the first quarter, The Lakers quickly entered the state, and Hachimura and Doncic scored consecutively to widen the gap. Although the Heat tried to close the score many times, the Lakers were always able to score at critical moments and firmly control the rhythm of the game.

It is especially worth mentioning that the Lakers' collective explosion on the outside Became the key to victory. In the second quarter, the team hit consecutive three-pointers and once extended the lead to 18 points. Although the Heat once chased the point difference to only 4 points at the end of the third quarter, the Lakers once again stabilized their position in the final quarter, with the continuous scoring of Reeves and Rui Hachimura, as well as the key points of Laravia and Doncic. The offense completely extinguished the opponent's hope of counterattack

Just before this game, rumors that the Lakers might trade to introduce Grizzlies star Morant were rampant. As the conflict between Morant and the new Grizzlies coach became public, the possibility of Morant leaving the team greatly increased, and the Lakers were regarded as the frontrunner for their potential next home. However, with the team's recent steady improvement in record, especially the teamwork and tactical execution demonstrated in this game, the management's mentality seems to be changing

The Lakers are currently moving forward steadily with the third record in the Western Conference , the team's coordination on the offensive end has been significantly enhanced, and the chemical reaction between the players has gradually matured. Although there are still some problems on the defensive end, the overall competitiveness has improved for all to see. In this context, rashly introducing a star who needs a lot of ball rights and has constant off-field troubles may break the team. With the existing good rhythm, as a senior team reporter said: "What the Lakers need now is not the accumulation of superstars, but the continuous polishing of the tactical system and the accumulation of players' confidence."

In this game, Doncic once again proved why he is the Lakers' tactician. The core of the system, he is not only able to tear apart the opponent's defense through his personal ability, but also plays a key role in organizing offense and protecting rebounds. His triple-double data of 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists is just a microcosm of his overall influence. More importantly, Doncic's calmness at critical moments in the game. and decisiveness, injecting strong confidence into the team

From the perspective of personal technical characteristics, Doncic has both explosive scoring power and passing vision. He can instigate offense in the high post and finish in the low post. His presence makes the Lakers' offense more three-dimensional and changeable. In addition, his enthusiasm on the defensive end has also improved. The three steals in this game are a reflection of his overall growth. Although he is young, Doncic has shown the temperament and responsibility of a superstar. His continued progress is undoubtedly an important guarantee for the Lakers' future competitiveness.

Looking back on the entire game, the reason why the Lakers were able to defeat the powerful Heat was not only due to the individual abilities of the stars, but also the joint efforts of the entire team. From Reeves' organization to Rui Hachimura's stable output, from Laravia's explosion to the timely performance of role players, the Lakers are proving it with practical actions. : The power of team basketball is far greater than individual heroism

Although the season is still long, the integrity and tactical literacy displayed by the Lakers have given fans hope. The team's smooth cooperation on the offensive end, calm response at critical moments, and the players' The trust and tacit understanding between them are important capital for them to hit higher goals. Perhaps, for the current Lakers, maintaining the stability of the current lineup is far more pragmatic than chasing the so-called "superstar trade"

One victory may not determine the entire season. trend, but it is enough to reflect the current state and trend of the team. After defeating the Heat, the Lakers not only gained three consecutive victories, but also accumulated important capital at the tactical and psychological levels. As the team's integrity continues to increase, the management may really be able to "calm down" and no longer be shaken by external trade rumors! Goodbye, Morant? At least for now, the Lakers are on a more stable road, and on this road, the power of the team is far more dazzling than the individual starlight