Du En originally thought that triple-double was not difficult, just swipe hard and be done.
As a result, he came on as a substitute in the second quarter, only to find that this was not the case.
It turns out that to refresh data, you also need to eat the configuration of your teammates.
Duane is the ball-handler and must either force a shot or pass the ball when facing double teams.
Duan said, I didn't want to give assists, it was Rambis who asked me to do so.
I definitely didn't pass the ball to my teammates just to get a triple-double. I just want to lead my teammates to win the game through team basketball.
The teammates seemed to hear Du En's thoughts, and then in the wide open space, they transformed into Huang Ama one by one, opened their hands and struck the iron.
After the second quarter, Du En clearly suppressed his almost unbearable desire to attack and created many offensive opportunities for his teammates, but he only got 2 assists.
There is no doubt that if things continue like this, it will be really difficult for Duen to get double figures in assists in this game.
It can only be said that the teammates do not have the shooting ability of the Splash Brothers, nor do they have the excellent ability to connect the team.
So just relying on holding the ball to attract the defense and passing the ball to open teammates to get assists, and also wanting to assist in double figures, is a bit wishful thinking.
James has his own system and usually has four shooters to open up space for him.
But the season in which James averaged double figures in assists per game was the only season in the park where he met the peak of healthy eyebrows.
In fact, James's assists are not achieved by outside shooters, but by his thick eyebrows and super giant-level pie-eating ability.
Look at what kind of teammates James is? Let’s take a look at what teammates Du En has next to him?
Although the intensity of the summer league games is not high, the quality of role players these days is not high, and everyone is not equipped with three-point ability like in the small ball era.
If Du En's teammates were Splash Brothers, just dealing cards from the top of the arc and assisting in one game would be more than six or seven.
However, facing these rotten sweet potatoes and rotten eggs, even if they keep assisting from the outside, it will be very difficult to assist in double figures.
If you think about it carefully, Westbrook is so good at brushing because he has a very good inside passing ability.
Inside players paired with Westbrook can often increase their scoring data by a large margin.
Therefore, inside players are willing to give up rebounds to Westbrook. After all, the scoring data will increase and it will be easier to get a big contract.
It's summer league now, and the Lakers insiders still need to accumulate rebounding data and strive for playing time in the new season.
The basket is the sweet spot for Duen to score. Duen wanted to score more points and actively create a marketing hot spot for the summer league, so he couldn't create too many opportunities for his teammates under the basket to eat.
In this way, Du En wanted to find someone to help him position himself and brush the rebounds, but he was too embarrassed to ask.
After the first half, in 14 minutes of playing time, Duan made a total of 7 of 11 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.
During the halftime break, Duen reviewed his performance in the second quarter and confirmed his personal data, realizing that assists and rebounds were not so easy to earn.
At this time, the Lakers were already 3 points behind because he didn't stand up to score.
This also made Du En realize more clearly that everyone's abilities have limits.
“If triple-doubles were so easy to get, there wouldn’t be only one Big O, but only one triple-double hunk.
I shouldn't do things I'm not good at when conditions aren't ripe!
In the second half I should take the initiative and as I said before, 'I will lead the charge'.
I'm good at scoring! I want to score 40 points in this game! Instead of going for a triple-double! "
Once I accept my weakness, I am invincible!
Duane finally realized why Olajuwon said openly - my teammates' shooting percentage is not as good as mine, why should I pass the ball to them?
Green drove Durant away and got a big contract. After that, he performed badly, but he confidently sucked blood - Curry is more accurate than me, why should I shoot?
To put it bluntly, there is more than one way to win. Doing what you do best on the court will naturally make it easier to win.
The third quarter started quickly. Duan, who had a clear idea, transformed into Kobe as soon as he came up. He just took the ball and did not notice the double team of the Canadian men's basketball team.
Although he scored two goals at the beginning, Duan quickly found his touch, and then scored two three-pointers in a row, suddenly narrowing the point difference to 1 point.
Led by Duan, the enthusiasm of other Lakers players was also mobilized.
Defending, blocking, rebounding, basically doing what their respective roles should do to the extreme.
The only thing worth criticizing is that the ball rights are concentrated in Duan's hands, and they can't help the Lakers score.
Although Duan hit several three-pointers in the third quarter, the point difference never widened.
For this reason, after Duen's shooting touch was interrupted and there were signs of ironing, Rambis immediately called a timeout and called Duen over to give him a word or two.
"Dunn, I don't want to criticize you, I just want to remind you.
Yes, your offensive firepower is sufficient, and you are the key to the team's comeback, but you must also fully trust your teammates.
You cannot stop being willing to share the ball with your teammates just because they performed poorly in the second quarter.
We are a team, just like this hand, with five fingers together, we can make a fist!
I know you can do better, let's win this game!
And you, everyone is the best! "
After Rambis guided Duan, he gave other players a shot.
When Du En heard this, he couldn't help but express that if he labeled other teammates as a ball tyrant, no one would cooperate with him and smile.
As a result, Du En immediately expressed his attitude: "Don't worry, let Pago hold the ball next. I can play without the ball and I will open up space for you."
Originally, Du En also used up a lot of physical strength. If he kept holding the ball from the outside and making three-pointers, his shooting percentage would most likely drop rapidly.
A player as strong as Tracy McGrady is usually stronger in the first three quarters. In the fourth quarter, his scoring efficiency will drop rapidly due to lack of physical strength.
Although McGrady had a superb performance of 13 points in 35 seconds, his career shooting rate in the fourth quarter was only 34.2% + 21.8%.
Therefore, if you want to win, it is important to learn to use physical fitness appropriately.
Although Du En has three templates and gained a lot of additional competition experience, he does not have much actual competition experience and is currently unable to use his physical fitness reasonably.
Therefore, there is nothing wrong with leaving more energy and preparing for the decisive moment in the fourth quarter.
After the timeout ended and the players from both teams returned to the court, the Canadian men's basketball team didn't know that Dunn suddenly changed to playing without the ball.
As Pargo drove to the basket and scored 4 points in a row, the point difference suddenly widened to more than 5 points. The Canadian perimeter players on the court were suddenly at a loss, and then slowly began to change their defensive strategy against Duan.
Although Duan's ball rights have decreased, his shooting space has become larger.
Pargo also had some foresight. When he saw the defensive player in front of Du En intending to help defend, he immediately broke through and scored the ball.
After receiving the ball, Du En said nothing, stepped back and shot a cold arrow.
The ball goes in!
There are still 3 minutes left before the end of the third quarter, and Duan is still 3 points away from scoring 30!
Duan did not let the fans wait long. As Pargo broke through and scored again, Duan seized the opportunity and once again hit a three-pointer steadily.
After three quarters, Duan made 11 of 18 shots, 6 of 12 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 30 points!
Also because Pargo and Duane scored consecutively, the Canadian men's basketball team was beaten by the Lakers, with a 14-point difference.
By the end of the third quarter, the Lakers consolidated their advantage to 16 points.
Even at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Canadian men's basketball team once started chasing points.
But when Du En returned to the field, the originally dangerous situation was stabilized by Du En again.
94 to 86, the Lakers won the Long Beach Summer League with an 8-point advantage.
Duan also had comprehensive statistics of 37 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, proving that Nike and the Lakers did not choose the wrong person!
