For the Los Angeles Lakers, they are experiencing the biggest crisis in the past two seasons. Compared with the calmness of last season and the rapid progress of this season, the Lakers are now in trouble of competing for the playoff qualification. If the Lakers are forced to play in the playoffs, then they will face the Warriors and the most annoying Spurs. Although judging from the Lakers' book strength, they still have a great chance of winning, but it is not easy for the Lakers to pass this level in fact.
The Lakers are currently facing many problems, especially the injuries of the main players, which makes them worry. Although Untaught has returned, due to the team's record, Untaught has to fight on the court for a long time, which has left him with great potential for injury. In the game against the Clippers, Thomas Thomas twisted their ankles again and encountered back spasms. The unsure of health in Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas will cause big loopholes on both ends of the Lakers' offense and defense.
Remove thick eyebrows, James' injury is also worth noting. After returning to one game, James chose to make a quit again, and the official explanation was that James had never come out of injury. Although the Lakers are now strong, their core is James. If James cannot play, the Lakers' offense will be a mess. Moreover, after entering the playoffs, even if James returns, he will face higher defensive intensity. With his current state, it is difficult to deal with it.
The Lakers lost Rondo this season and also lost the backcourt propulsion hub. Compared to James, Rondo has a better overall view and tactical command ability on the court, and Rondo's long-range shooting ability at critical moments can also provide some help to the Lakers. It’s a pity that the Lakers did not leave Rondo in the offseason, and now Rondo joins the Lakers’ arch-rival Clippers, the Lakers, who lack core defenders, cannot maintain a stable tactical execution.
If the Lakers need to play the playoffs, then their defense also needs to be paid attention to. Although the Lakers' defensive strength has been greatly improved this season, this is mainly based on the performance of inside players. The Lakers still lack a sufficiently stable defensive vanguard on the outside. Although Schroeder performed well on the offensive end, he was not comparable to Rondo last season in defense. In addition, Dudley had a long-term quit, so the Lakers did not have a trustworthy defensive player in the backcourt.
If the Lakers want to recreate the glory of last season, then Kuzma's performance is particularly critical. However, Kuzma's condition has been not stable enough. Even though he performed well during the quit between Davis and James, Kuzma's performance can only last for a few minutes and then quickly invisible. When the Lakers need him to stand up and score, it is difficult for Kuzma to trust Vogel, and at critical moments, Kuzma's psychological quality also needs to be strengthened.
Of course, the opponents the Lakers have to face are their biggest obstacle to moving forward. Whether it is the Warriors, Spurs, or the Grizzlies, these opponents cannot be easily solved for the Lakers. Curry's touch is hot, and it is difficult for the Lakers to find a defender who can limit him. Although the Spurs have lost Ade, Popovich's defensive system still exists. As an old opponent, Popovich naturally knows how to attack the Lakers' weaknesses. Therefore, for the Lakers, even if they are stronger in the playoffs, it is not easy to advance.
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