This time, the substitute players did not decide the winner. Both sides performed well. When the main players came back, the difference was still 5 points.
However, with the return of the main players from both sides, the Pacers changed their tactics. Paul George no longer defended Li Hao. Paul George's defense was indeed excellent, but the effect in the first quarter cannot be said to be nonexistent, only minimal.
As for Li Hao's current offense, which has no shortcomings, Paul George can't guard it at all. Since it can't be guarded, then simply don't guard it. In a basketball game, isn't the team that wins in the end the team that scores more points?
Then just attack.
When it comes to offense, the Pacers' backcourt is strong in offense and weak in defense, but the Lakers are not bad either. Wade is also strong in offense and weak in defense. As for Li Hao, if you really want to talk about it, he is definitely stronger in offense. defense.
In the NBA, there are not a few people who rely on defense to get started, but there are only a few like Leonard and Butler. Most players rely more on offense.
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Looking at Jeff Teague blocking him, Li Hao shot his second three-pointer of the game at the top of the arc, completely ignoring its existence.
Jeff Teague has been working hard on defense, but it has no effect. Not to mention the ten centimeter height difference between the two, even the ricochet is several levels behind.
So when Li Hao shot in front of Jeff Teague, all Jeff Teague could do was look up and despair.
After watching Li Hao widen the point difference with a three-pointer, Paul George immediately responded with a fake move and retreated to avoid Ingram's three-pointer.
However, in the next wave of offense, the Lakers brought the point difference back to 8 points. It was Li Hao, Jeff Teague, or a direct jump shot from outside the three-point line.
The Lakers don't mind playing against their opponents, but Paul George must return to Li Hao. Although this will make it more difficult for Li Hao to score, it will also be a drain on Paul George.
Defense is very energy-consuming, and the current Pacers' biggest reliance is Paul George. Therefore, if Paul George is consumed as much as possible and ensures that he loses energy in the end, then the Lakers will have a high chance of winning this game.
As for Li Hao's physical fitness, there is really no need to worry. Li Hao's physical fitness is 95. Li Hao said that he can spend a day with Paul George.
After Li Hao hit two three-pointers and a sudden layup, Paul George had no choice but to return to Li Hao. Seeing that his goal was achieved, Li Hao immediately switched to assist mode.
Ingram and Wade have become the biggest beneficiaries. With Turner and Thaddeus Young inside, Yi Jianlian and Randall cannot take advantage, especially Turner. Maybe Turner is not an excellent rim protector. , but he is indeed an excellent defender.
Since you can't take advantage inside, you can only look for opportunities from the outside. Needless to say Wade, he can score whether he faces Jeff Teague or Ellis Wade. Ingram has the height and armband.
Ingram is 206cm tall and has a huge advantage over Jeff Teague and Ellis who are less than 1.9 meters tall and just over 1.9 meters tall.
In fact, Ingram played his best game since entering the NBA. With Li Hao and Wade attracting energy, Ingram scored frequently, scoring the third highest score on the team at the end of the second quarter. of 12 points.
This broke Ingram's highest score in a half, and was only 1 point away from his highest score in the entire game. Yes, Ingram scored 13 points against the Jazz in the entire three games.
Ingram scored 13 points against the Jazz because the Jazz boss could not play. In addition, Li Hao and Wade almost restrained the defensive players, and Ingram had a better chance.
The same is true for this game, even better than that against the Jazz. Jeff Teague and Ellis just can't get enough of it.
At the end of the second quarter, the Lakers expanded their advantage by 11 points, 69:58.
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Paul George has worked very hard, but the offense needs to struggle with Ingram. Ingram's defensive ability is indeed not good, but Ingram's defensive attitude is definitely not a problem, so Paul George has to work hard on offense.
The consumption is not small.
But the real big deal is defense. From the moment Paul George returned to Li Hao, Li Hao didn't stop for more than three seconds. In addition to being able to run, this guy also likes to engage in physical confrontation, which makes Paul George uncomfortable.
They should belong to the East and West. The Lakers and Pacers only play each other twice a season, and Li Hao has only been in the league for a season or two.
Paul George himself was seriously injured in the first season, and the two had no chance to interact. Last year, Paul George returned, but when Kobe retired, Paul George was busy saying goodbye to his idol, so he had time to pay attention to Li Hao.
"Damn" Paul George, who returned to the locker room, covered his hit chest and cursed secretly.
On the other hand, Li Hao is actually not much better. Although Li Hao will not be injured, he will still feel pain, and the so-called injuries in the system refer to those injuries that affect the appearance of the game.
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Soon after the intermission, the fans had gone to the toilet and bought new snacks and returned to the stands, while the two-server players had also returned to the court.
The ball still belonged to the Lakers. Li Hao held the ball and started directly after crossing the half court. This time Li Hao's LOGO three-pointer was unsuccessful, but even if it was unsuccessful, it scared the Pacers into a cold sweat.
Although the LOGO three-pointer is only one three-pointer, it is still somewhat different from the ordinary three-pointer, that is, it can better demoralize the opponent.
As for failure, it also affects the hit rate. After all, it is so far away that it is normal not to score.
After the offensive and defensive transition, Paul George held the ball again, and this time it was Li Hao standing in front of Paul George. Obviously, Li Hao was ready to speed up the consumption of Paul George.
Li Hao's strategy was right. After Li Hao stepped up his confrontation with Paul George, Paul George's physical energy was indeed consumed faster. With 4 minutes and 31 seconds left in the third quarter, Pacers head coach McMillan had to George is replaced.
If possible, McMillan wouldn't want to replace Paul George, but there is no way. Before being replaced, Paul George had missed three consecutive shots. For those with a discerning eye, this is the impact of excessive physical exertion.
Paul George consumes a lot, and Li Hao consumes a lot, but compared to Paul George, Li Hao's physical fitness is better, and the performance of his teammates is also more impressive.
Wade scored 20 points at the end of the third quarter, and Ingram also scored 16 points. For the Pacers, Jeff Green only scored 7 points at the end of the third quarter, while Ellis scored 11 points.
After Paul George was replaced, the Lakers took the opportunity to expand their lead. Although it was not large, if the original point difference was added, it would be very impressive.
Although Paul came on the scene at the beginning of the fourth quarter after taking a four-minute rest, he still failed to really help the Pacers change their fate despite Li Hao's entanglement.
