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Xue Liancheng made 19 of 11 shots and scored 31 points, 13 assists and 7 rebounds. In addition to his dominance in scoring and efficiency, other statistics lagged behind Westbrook. However, Xue Liancheng's role on the court is no less than that of Westbrook.

Especially the offensive deterrence, which virtually opens up a wide space for teammates, and the biggest beneficiary is George.

When George was playing alone, Xue Liancheng's movement and various screens directly disrupted the Thunder's deployment.

With George's ability, he is still very strong without encountering double-teams, and the combination of sudden points is even more effective here.

He made 21 of 11 shots from the field, scored 30 points, and had 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His performance was also comprehensive.

It was the strong performance of the two superstars that allowed the Lakers to maintain the score, and at the last moment, Xue Liancheng completed the finish.

The heroes of the victory were undoubtedly two people.

Randall, Clarkson, Courtney Lee, James Johnson, and Marvin Williams all didn't perform very well.

It is worth mentioning that Feng Lai made his debut with the Lakers and came on as a substitute.

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The aftermath of playing in the Knicks seems to have not healed yet. The offensive end did not perform very well. He scored 4 of 1 and only scored 2 points. It is really hard to describe.

But on the defensive end, he performed very well. He was very active in assisting in various defenses and his frame protection effect was also significantly improved.

At present, this transaction is not considered a loss.

Now we just have to wait for Feng Lai to regain his form on the offensive end. He may be promoted to the starting lineup by then and completely defeat the false five-small lineup.

Xue Liancheng, Courtney Lee, George, Randall, Feng Lai.

The reason why it is called the False Five is because Randall + Vonleh are both good players, especially Randall, who is still a relatively authentic No. 4 player. He is considered an inside player, and his three-pointers are currently not stable.

This kind of lineup structure is definitely not small, but it is faster and more impactful than the traditional lineup structure.

To sum up, it is the pseudo-five small...

But this starting lineup has been improved on both offense and defense.

After two years of exploration and research, Xue Liancheng's defensive ability has really improved by leaps and bounds. The most important thing is that after the prediction ability has evolved to 0.6 seconds, his defensive ability has directly improved to a higher level.

Facing players with fast speed and strong impact, he can barely cope with one or two.

In a game like this, it was obvious when he faced off directly with Westbrook.

In the past, he was always passed by in one step.

Now, he can calmly deal with Westbrook's breakthrough by using his ability to predict, combined with Westbrook's shortcomings, and using the strategy of preventing breakthroughs but not shots against Westbrook.

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Absolute control cannot be achieved.

Westbrook performed poorly in this game, and most of the reason may be due to his own condition.

This gave him the seemingly absolute upper hand in the matchup.

But the fact is that his defense did have an impact on Westbrook, blocking Westbrook's path and forcing Westbrook to take shots in uncomfortable areas.

But when it comes to complete containment, that’s really out of the question.

Courtney Lee's defensive ability has been proven by the market, but Courtney Lee also has this common problem. When facing high-impact and extremely fast defenders, he is unable to cope with it and is a drop in the bucket.

But when defending technical defenders, Courtney Lee showed his value. He was highly focused and fought fiercely. There were no big problems with his defensive awareness and attitude.

Then there's George.

A representative figure on both sides of the ball, he once started out as a forward defender and once made a living by defending the opponent's forward superstars. His defensive ability and foundation are unquestionable.

Whether it is a static talent such as height and wingspan, or a dynamic talent such as speed and jumping, even core strength is top-notch in the league.

But George also has a problem. His center of gravity is too high. His official height is 203cm, and he is estimated to be 206cm in shoes. A player with such a high center of gravity can easily be passed by players with dexterity and fierce impact.

In particular, his bottom plate is not stable enough, which leads many people to think that George is wobbly when attacking.

Therefore, when George mainly defends the opponent's shooting guard and small forward, the effect is still good. For example, George's famous game is to defend James, and the effect is actually not bad.

Then there's Randall.

His physical talent is really amazing. Whether it is static or dynamic, he is the top power forward position in the league.

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Randall's defensive enthusiasm and defensive awareness are not very good.

Fortunately, after Xue Liancheng's guidance and Mike Brown's training, Randall's defensive performance gradually improved.

At least I won't be distracted from time to time, and my concentration has improved significantly. This is progress.

As for Feng Lai, it goes without saying.

During the Knicks era, he was one of the interior barriers and had a better frame protection effect than Lopez.

Playing next to Xue Liancheng, his defensive concentration and enthusiasm are beyond words. He is as active as a cow in making up for defense and assisting in defense, and he never stops.

He even took over the dirty work such as screens, pick-and-rolls, and blocking.

Feng Lai definitely deserves recognition for his contribution in this area.

So looking at this starting lineup, the defensive performance is still very good.

Not only can they complete fast break counterattacks and defensive transitions on the offensive end, but they can also make unlimited defense changes on the defensive end. Regardless of the foundation of individual defense or overall defense, they are considered outstanding in the league.

I believe that under the guidance of a defensive master like Mike Brown, the Lakers can produce satisfactory defensive results.

As for the offensive end, it will be a qualitative improvement.

The impact of Randall and Vonleh can both play the role of the team's end point. Whether it is pick-and-roll cooperation, sudden rush to the frame, or defensive counterattack, their athletic ability is definitely a plus in these offenses. item.

In the offensive system led by Xue Liancheng, he needs teammates with such fierce impact. Now that he has two teammates, he has more choices, which means that the Lakers' offensive quality will receive an unexpected improvement. .

In addition, Vonlei has three-pointers, which makes up for Randall's lack of stability in three-pointers.

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The space opened will become larger.

This not only benefits Xue Liancheng, but George can also taste the sweetness of the vast space.

Courtney Lee can also play the role of cutter and corner ambush.

In addition, George and Xue Liancheng's three-pointers are among the top in the league.

With such a starting lineup, it is difficult to imagine whether the offensive firepower will be intense.

But there is a premise.

Feng Lai's offensive stability must be restored to a certain level, then they can truly improve qualitatively.

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If neither of the four positions can make a three-pointer, it will be a huge disaster.

After all, although Zubac does not have three-pointers, his height is there, he can hang high to eat cakes, block positions to grab boards, and occupy tonnage in the paint area. These effects are still obvious.