Caruso's signing gives the Lakers a great addition to their roster.

However, this kind of supplement and improvement is not obvious in a short period of time.

After all, Caruso is just an undrafted, role player.

If he comes, the Lakers will be flawless.

Then Caruso will not be defeated.

It will not be signed by the Thunder and then cut.

His talent is limited.

Especially on the offensive end, the level is very average.

So he couldn't start the team.

The Lakers' backcourt firepower still needs Lowe and Clarkson.

Fans saw Caruso's performance in the first game.

The good impression of him is also reluctant.

It's a little more of a surprise in the disappointment.

"I feel like Caruso is okay and I'm still playing positively."

"The body is still very strong, and I finally have a tall one in the back line of my lake."

"It would be nice to be able to develop a three-point shot......"

"If he had a three-pointer, would he lose the game? As for others, don't you? ”

"Caruso can be signed by the Lakers, and it can only be said that he is a good fit for the Lakers' system. The Lakers' forward line is too top-notch, and the offense doesn't need to worry about the backcourt. Looking at the other strong teams in the league right now, which one is not the defender leading the offense? Only the Lakers are not, and the Lakers guard lacks defense and height and strength. Therefore, Caruso's talent is mixed up with the Lakers, otherwise if he puts other teams, his offense is not enough to see, and no one wants it to come to the CBA. ”

Some fans still know the ball.

Caruso is indeed a good fit for the Lakers' system.

After playing the Nuggets, the Lakers ushered in another wave of road trips.

It was a long trip for the Lakers ahead of the All-Star break in mid-February.

They will go east to reap the victory.

It was the most imbalanced time in the East and West of the NBA.

That is, the first five or six years of the 21st century.

The western team goes on an away trip to the east.

Basically, it's a harvest of achievements and a trip to travel.

In those years, the lake horse was proud.

The West is in full swing.

And the East tends to be the team with the first record.

Put it in the west, that is, the level of the middle and lower reaches.

This pattern of strong west and weak east.

It wasn't until 2008 that the Celtics formed the Big Three.

It's only a little different.

After that, James went to the South Coast.

Bull Rose rises.

The Green Kai triumvirate is old and strong.

The strength of the west and the weakness of the east are gradually becoming less obvious.

The main reason is in addition to the flow of stars.

Another point is that a group of excellent coaches and managers in the west are gradually traveling eastward.

Especially the coaches and managers of the Spurs department.

Bringing the more advanced team-building concepts of the West to the East.

The rigid thinking of the East that remained in the 90s of the last century has been eliminated.

For example, we pay attention to the excavation of overseas talents.

Taobao that attaches importance to low-ranking drafts.

Pay attention to sorting out the salary structure of the team.

Make reasonable use of rookie contract bonuses.

Don't sign long contracts or bad contracts.

Putting offense first, ditching the 90's iron-clad defensive play, and so on.

Plus the league star renewal and other reasons.

The gap between East and West began to shrink.

In the summer of '16, Durant and James decided.

As a result, the scales are once again unbalanced.

Once again, the West has become incomparably inflated.

And the east doesn't seem to have a single one that can fight.

This proves it once again.

In the NBA, this business league.

How terrible the role of a superstar is.

But it is different from more than 10 years ago, when the west was strong and the east was weak.

At that time, the eastern team was not only the top championship team, but the team was not as good as the western team.

The main thing is that the middle and lower teams are too weak and it's a mess.

The combat effectiveness of the middle and lower reaches of the western region is very strong.

Once a superstar arrives, it can rise in a short period of time.

More than 10 years have passed, and now the east is also improving.

The middle and lower teams are not so easy to deal with.

Teams like the Pacers, Wizards, Hawks.

It has always maintained a very good combat effectiveness.

Just because of issues such as city exposure.

Without the arrival of superstars, the strength has not been up to the limit.

And the top teams in the West came over and wanted to travel like home to reap the victory.

It's not that easy anymore.

On February 2, the first stop of the Lakers' road trip.

The capital of Washington, the opponent is the Washington Wizards.

Of course, the correct translation of the Washington Wizards should be wizards.

The team's logo is a whitebearded wizard flying in the air.

The translation of Wizard is really inexplicable.

It's just that after the convention, the name was retained.

The Wizards are the typical perennial team in the East.

When it's good, you can make the playoffs and have the strength to make it to the second round.

But the divisional finals or the championship, don't even think about it.

When it's bad, it's the deputy squad leader, and the strong team ATM.

The Wizards have been in good form this season.

The backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal is talented.

The Wizards' idea of building a two-gun team in the backcourt is also the mainstream of the current league.

The success of the Golden State Warriors Splash Brothers has inspired many teams.

In the first game of the away game, the game was very intense.

Unexpectedly intense for the Lakers.

The Lakers had an old problem that they had been having before — backcourt defense.

Clarkson and Tony Allen start.

Against Wall and Beal's backcourt combination, the disadvantage is really big.

Wang Shuang + Durant and the opponent attacked.

Only barely managed to take a two-point lead at 35:33 in the first quarter.

And the Wizards inside Gortat, forward Otto Porter.

The strength is very good.

Gasol suffered an elbow injury.

Missed the game.

And he won't be available for the next game against Boston.

The relatively thin Nance Jr. had a hard time withstanding the Polish hammer.

The Lakers trailed across the board in the first half in rebounding.

Gortat alone grabbed four frontcourt rebounds in the first half.

The Lakers' interior line was hammered by the Polish Hammers.

Hammered out several holes.

At halftime, the Lakers trailed the Wizards by four points, 59:63.

At halftime.

Scott said to Wang Shuang: "Wang, in the second half, you go and top the inside line." ”

Wang Shuang's internal strength is obvious to all.

He doesn't defend on the inside, it's just a matter of whether he wants to.

As a result, Wang Shuang refused the coach's arrangement.

"No, coach, I don't want to go inside."

Scott thought to himself, am I a coach or are you a coach?

But Scott can't help it, no way, what if you're a coach?

Wang Shuang is the boss of the team.

Of course, Wang Shuang didn't refuse casually, he had a reason.

"Playing center is a key move in the playoffs, and I won't hesitate to go up at that point. It's just the regular season and we're just missing a starting center. I guess Larry can do his job without me having to wipe his ass, right? ”

Wang Shuang said as he looked at little Larry Nance who was sitting there panting.

Nance Jr. has been affected by Crohn's disease.

So it's basically hard to lift the weight.

And for an inside line.

Tonnage is very important.

Since Gortat is called the Polish Hammer.

It's because he has a lot of strength and enough weight.

Nance Jr. struggled head-on against him.

Hearing Wang Shuang's words, Xiao Nansi nodded and said, "No problem, I'm absolutely fine." I don't need your help, I can get him! ”

Little Nance gave a military order.

Wang Shuang naturally doesn't have to fight inside.

Wang Shuang's account in his heart is still very clear.

In an ordinary regular season, he is going to the top inside.

How else can young players get training?

What should I do if I am injured and consumes too much?

Players and coaches often differ in their starting points.

Some coaches are for the sake of the team's record and their own position.

Will use the main player to the death.

The fans feel that it is time to rest, it is time to let the players rest, and it is time to let everyone play a little less.

The coach doesn't think so, he will feel that once he rolls over, his record is not good, and he will lose his position.

As for the injuries to the stars? Career lifespan? That's your own problem.

It has nothing to do with me.

And the cultivation of newcomers to the team?

To be honest, a coach who can focus on developing new talents.

It is generally with absolute trust and acquiescence from management.

Otherwise, cultivating new people is to plant trees for the predecessors and enjoy the shade for the future.

Such examples are not uncommon in the NBA.

Therefore, most coaches still focus on the present.

Let the team play well as soon as possible.

For example, Adelman, who was in the Rockets at the beginning.

For Yao Ming, it is used to death.

And D'Antoni.

Thunder can't move the eight-man rotation.

A set of employment strategies from the regular season to the playoffs.

Scott is the best coach and champion coach.

In fact, he has been on the verge of unemployment.

Last year, he was in the final year of his contract with the Lakers.

Originally, it was planned to spend the last year with Kobe.

Kobe Bryant retired, the Lakers were in a mess, and Scott stepped down.

No team has contacted Scott before he left office.

Basically, he's quitting the ranks of first-line coaches.

As a result, Wang Shuang forcibly renewed his life.

Then in the summer, the Lakers and Scott extended their contracts for another year.

If you don't win the championship this season, or if the record is not ideal.

Scott will basically still be out of class.

So, he definitely wants the record.

Now the Lakers are being chased by the Clippers and Rockets behind them.

There are a lot of doubts about Scott from the outside world.

thinks his tactical routines and systems are behind the times.

But Scott is also bitter in his heart.

He wanted to build a system he was familiar with.

He wanted to use his tactical skills.

But the real boss of the team is Wang Shuang.

Last season, Kobe Bryant was here, and the two were still discussing it.

This season, Wang Shuang is already autocratic.

Durant was rushed by Wang Shuang to help defend as a blue-collar worker.

Who else can hold him down?

No, it is said that he and his girlfriend have been separated for a long time.

No one can suppress him at all.

The second half of the game begins.

The Lakers, who trailed by four points in the first half, didn't make much adjustment.

That's what regular season encounters are.

Especially the East and West teams face each other.

Two teams have met twice in a season.

You can only play the series to the finals.

Unless it's a top-level matchup.

Otherwise, there will be no targeted arrangement.

Falling behind in the first half?

The second half was just a normal game.

Just hit the hard and play on the spot.

The Lakers have the exception of having two stars.

One more important point.

It's just a champion temperament.

The so-called champion temperament sounds very mysterious.

It's really about the confidence of the players and the ability to adjust.

Don't wave ahead, don't panic when you lag behind.

Able to adjust their condition as soon as possible.

On the first ball of the third quarter, Nance Jr. received a pass from Wang Shuang.

Cut into the inner line and dunk it with both hands!

He used his nimble advantage to attack the Wizards' interior.

Offense and defense are one and the same.

When it's hard to contain the opponent in defense.

Don't think about foul play and brute force.

Rather, try to attack the opponent in the attack.

Drains the opponent's stamina.

Demoralize your opponents.

Face Gortat when defending.

Nance Jr.'s height and weight are a disadvantage.

But when it came to the offensive.

Nance Jr.'s speed and bounce became an advantage.

The Lakers picked up the tempo of offense and defense.

Wang Shuang changed the defense one-on-one and Wall directly cut the ball!

Bell's Death Bell rings in Washington.

Wang, who made a steal, held the ball quickly and went down.

Two-handed dunk to get it!

Wang Shuang can now hold the ball and break fast on his own.

Just last season.

After Wang Shuang's steals, he passed the ball to his teammates to break fast.

I didn't dare to hold the ball and rush forward from long distances.

Fear of being stolen by the opponent.

A period of grinding.

This is completely trivial for Wang Shuang.

There is no systematic help.

It's all the result of your own efforts.

The Lakers immediately played with momentum in the second half.

Soon equalized the score and then overtook it.

With Kevin Durant hitting a three-pointer.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Lakers had a 9-0 offensive climax.

Stopped the Wizards.

The Wizards certainly don't give up easily.

Wall and Beal's backcourt duo is really something.

The two young men are full of attacking power.

Clarkson and Tony Allen.

A lack of talent.

One is already too old.

It's really a bit of a no-brainer in front of Wall and Bill.

The Wizards responded with a 7:0 attack wave.

Wang Shuang held the ball in the low post and forced Porter with his back.

The golden rooster that turned over hit an independent jumper.

Helped the Lakers stabilize the situation.

Wang doubles ball is getting more and more stable.

The ability to control the game is getting stronger and stronger.

The two sides battled until the end of the fourth quarter.

In the final moments, Scott made a major substitution.

He replaced Clarkson with Caruso.

Lined up with Caruso, Tony Allen, Wang Shuang, Durant, and Jeff Green.

As a result, in the space of three minutes.

The Lakers actually beat the Wizards 9:1.

The Wizards relied on Wall's free throws to score just one point.

On the Lakers' side, Wang Shuang and Durant are on fire.

Wang Shuang hit two three-pointers in a row.

Assist Kevin Durant for a three-point shot.

Super giant little play a little.

Just crushed the wizards.

In the end, the Lakers 119:109.

A 10-point advantage took the first win of the road trip in Washington.

Scott watched his ideal lineup play in the final quarter.

A new flame suddenly ignited in my heart.

"Isn't the feeling of this lineup the Lakers when they were OK combined? Perhaps, we really have hope of beating the Warriors. ”