American media Fadeaway World compared the complete lineups of the strong Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets in the new season. They are the two giants, the starting lineup, the bench lineup and the head coach.
Double Giants: Tie
Yimei Anthony Davis averaged 26.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2.3 hot pot in the regular season last season. His free throw percentage increased to a career-high 84.6%. In the first game of the new season, the performance of Brother Yimei was not satisfactory, with 18 points and 7 rebounds. But brother Yimei has not yet shown his power, he will be a candidate for MVP and best defensive player in the new season.
Zhan Huang LeBron James was the league’s assists leader last season, but his new classmate Dennis Schroder’s starter in the new season may reduce James’ assists. Zhan Huang will be 36 years old, he will not fight too aggressively in the regular competition.
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both showed a hot state in their first match. KD scored 10 points in 280 seconds and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. He was fully restored. Irving scored 26 points easily and made 4 of 7 three-pointers, plus/minus +32. Both KD and Irving return to their peak state? At least they gave people imagination in the opening game.
Starting lineup: Tie
Compared with last season’s playoffs, the Lakers replaced two players first. Schroder scored 14 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists in the opening game, but he needed to work harder with his teammates. The second-placed guard in the sixth man selection last season can relieve Zhan Huang’s burden.
The Lakers starting center Marc Gasol didn’t score a point in the first game, but he has stated that he will adjust and is confident that he will soon be back in form.
Nets center Deandre Jordan focused on defense and rebounds, grabbing 11 rebounds in just 17 minutes in the first game. Joe Harris has played the role of a shooter, and Spencer Dinwiddie is another attack point that cannot be ignored besides the two giants.
Substitute lineup: Nets have an advantage
Schroder’s entry into the starting lineup affected the Lakers’ bench firepower. Montrezl Harrell became the Lakers bench leader, he scored 17 points and 10 rebounds in the opening game. Wesley Matthews did not perform well in the opening game, and Kyle Kuzma is always not as good as a starter as a substitute. The Lakers’ bench also includes such powerful players as Alex Caruso, Markieff Morris and Talen Horton-Tucker.
The Nets bench firepower is also very strong, they have Caris LeVert on the bench, averaging 18.7 points last season, he scored 20 points and 9 rebounds in the opening game. Landry Shamet, Jarrett Allen, and Taurean Prince are all players who can start. Jeff Green, Tyler Johnson and others can also contribute. With the Lakers putting Schroder in the starting lineup, the Nets’ bench lineup dominates.
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Head coach: Vogel beats Nash
Frank Vogel already has a wealth of experience. When coaching the Pacers, he led the team to the Eastern Conference Championship and led the Lakers to the championship last season. The Lakers’ adjustments in the playoffs last season are commendable, showing the wisdom and ability of Woo Shuai.
Nash is still a rookie coach. The Nets had an early lead in the opening game. His on-the-spot command has not been tested. In the coaching competition, the Lakers dominate.
Summary: The Nets showed a fierce momentum in the opening game and became one of the Lakers’ biggest enemies in the new season. The Lakers still have a chance to reinforce the lineup in the middle of the season. The team received Markieff Morris in the middle of last season and received good results. Rumor has it that the Lakers are waiting for the Trailblazers to lay off Trevor Ariza in the new season and then sign him. If it succeeds, the Lakers have a chance to improve.
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