A little less than three weeks before the opening night, the NBA warms up the engines by proposing a rich program of friendlies that begins with the suggestive challenge between Los angeles lakers e Brooklyn Nets. Both teams decide not to field the big names in the matinee angeleno, therefore they will not be in the race LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Trevor Ariza, Kevin Durant, James Harden e Kyrie Irving.
The only superstar present is Davis, who completes the first starting five yellowviola of the season with Nunn, Horton-Tucker, Bazemore and Jordan. New Yorkers respond with Carter, Brown, Bembry, Millsap and Aldridge.
???? Lakers vs Nets: Game Recap
Fresh from a season tormented by physical problems, Anthony Davis he is determined to prove that he can return to his levels and immediately stands out by completing a three-point game. But the idea of The Brow it runs out quickly and the Californians reveal the natural limits of conditions, practically doing everything wrong. Thanks to two triples and a pair of jumpers of the found LaMarcus Aldridge the Nets fly to +10.
Two dunks by THT and Jordan shake the Lakers, who launch the first small lineup of the season (Rondo, Monk, Ellington, Horton-Tucker and Davis) and come back under capitalizing the many losses in Brooklyn. Summoned by its many supporters, it lights up Cam Thomas, author of the baskets that close the first quarter: 19-25 for the Nets.
“THT, THROW IT DOWN!”#NBAPreseason on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/Ec5E38EW7P
– NBA (@NBA) October 3, 2021
As scheduled, Davis’s race has already ended so coach Frank Vogel ranks at the beginning of the second fraction Dwight Howard. L’ex Superman he picks up where he left off, wrestling under both boards. With the baskets of Thomas e Kessler Edwards, Brooklyn retains control of the race as long as Malik Monk he doesn’t decide to introduce himself to his new fans: triple, transition, triple and jumper in a few minutes and posting practically canceled (36-37).
The Nets respond to the former Hornets outburst with DeAndre’ Bembry and Millsap, but the Californians stay in the wake with THT and Kendrick Nunn. Also DeAndre Jordan try to affect the game by scoring from the line and canceling an opponent’s conclusion, but as a fox as he is Paul Millsap takes advantage of too much space given him by hitting twice from three. 49-57 in the middle of the race.
The Nets ramp up in the last quarter
In the opening minutes of the second half, the Lakers are confused in attack and rely on ineffective isolation. The Nets are less wrong and reach +11 after a few minutes of play. To pull out of the shallows i yellowviola I’m Kent Bazemore (five points for him) e Wayne Ellington, scored twice from long range and on the break. 65-67 and timeout for coach Steve Nash.
Vogel begins to empty the bench and the STAPLES Center appreciates the plays of the third lines angelene. Austin Reaves, caught by Ayayi, he hits from three and in his own half he throws himself on every loose ball. After a break of almost ten minutes – during which the referees declare the end of Howard’s match – Monk makes the triple that closes the third quarter: 81-84.
Stop on a dime. Step it back. pic.twitter.com/PzG3mawUQU
– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 3, 2021
Malik leaves the pitch after a couple of minutes and the Lakers quintet – McClung, Reaves, Brown, Oliver and Ayayi – are easily swept away by the Nets: too much difference in centimeters, kilograms and talent for the New York team. Under the blows of the ex Devontae Cacok e Rescue Doumbouya the lacustrine sinks: 83-104 seven minutes from the end.
After fourteen mistakes Chaundee Brown, out of three, he scores the Lakers’ first basket in the last fraction. David Duke Jr. e Day’Ron Sharpe replenish their personal loot, while Cameron oliver e Trevelin Queen they will be able to tell their grandchildren that they have marked in yellowviola. 97-123 the final score.
???? Stats & Box Score
For Davis just over 11 minutes closed with 6 points (2/6 from the field, 2/3 from the line), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 losses and 1 recovery. THT scores 10 points (3/11 shooting), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 recovery. Nunn closes with 9 points (4/10 from the field), 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 losses. Bazemore (6 + 3 + 3) is active in defense, while not shining in attack. 7 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks for Jordan.
From the bench in double figures Monk (15 points with 6/12 shooting), Ellington (11 with 2/7 of three), Howard (11 + 6, with 6 fouls committed in 12 minutes) and Brown (10 with 2/4 from beyond the arch). You don’t see Rondo (3 rebounds and 1 assist in 8 minutes), for Reaves 3 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Garbage time for Ayayi, Oliver, McClung and Queen.
The top scorer of the Nets is Cam Thomas (21 + 4 + 2 with 7/14 from the field and 6/7 from the line). In double digits also Millsap (10 + 10 + 3), Brown (12 + 3 + 2), Duke Jr. (13 + 7 + 2), Sharpe (13 + 6) and Doumbouya (11 + 4). Bembry closes with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, for the former Cacok 9 points with a triple to score. Almost fifteen minutes on the pitch for Aldridge (7 + 4 + 3).
???? Lakers vs Nets: Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g-6xDvBDnQ
????️ Post Game Quotes
“It was great to get out of the tunnel and regain the affection of our fans.”
“Even if for a few minutes, I wanted to take the field, I can’t wait to find my rhythm.”
“Monk’s signing was a great blow, he’s a formidable player.”
Anthony Davis
???? Next Game
I Los angeles lakers they return to the field in the night – at 0:00 Italian time – between Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 October to face the Phoenix Suns al Footprint Center.
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