20 points and 14 rebounds! Thank you James, Ayton spoke out with tears after the game, but Doncic made his words clear

In an NBA game that ended not long ago, the Lakers defeated the Jazz 140-126. The game had ups and downs. The Jazz led by 9 points in the first quarter. The Lakers narrowed the point difference in the second quarter. In the third quarter, the Lakers came out with full firepower and won by 15 points in a single quarter. In the final quarter, the two sides started to attack, and the Lakers secured the victory with a 16-2 wave. In terms of statistics, James had 11 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists, Doncic scored 37 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals and 8 turnovers, Reeves had 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 turnovers, Ayton had 20 points and 14 rebounds, Rui Hachimura had 6 points and 4 rebounds, Laravia had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Smart had 5 points and 3 rebounds, and Hayes had 8 points and 3 rebounds.

The Lakers currently have a record of 11 wins and 4 losses, ranking 4th in the Western Conference, and the victory difference is the same as the 3rd place Rockets. At the same time, the Lakers also ushered in 3 consecutive victories. Looking back on the off-season, the outside world is basically optimistic about the Lakers. The reason is simply that James is too old, Doncic and Reaves have poor defense, or new aid Ayton cannot solve the Lakers' internal crisis.

But after the start of the new season, we found that the Lakers' defense has not improved significantly compared to last season, but the offensive firepower has become more fierce. The reason is that Doncic's personal ability is here after all. He can easily score high points, and Reeves has evolved again. He showed his true qualities as a super scorer when he led the team alone.

In the words of the famous basketball commentator Su Qun, the Lakers have two players with extremely strong scoring ability, and James' return did not destroy the Lakers' chemical reaction. For example, against the Jazz, Redick deliberately asked Doncic and James to lead the bench lineup separately, and the effect was quite good. James was able to share the pressure of holding the ball after his return.

Ensure that the Lakers can still provide stable firepower output on the offensive end during the transition stage. Everyone knows that James is a historical level organizer in the NBA. When he gives up scoring and focuses on organization, his role for the Lakers is actually no less than scoring high points himself. At the same time, James' focus on passing can also reduce physical exertion.

Who will be the beneficiary after James returns? The answer is Ayton. With two top passing masters around him, it is difficult for Ayton not to explode. Take the game against the Jazz as an example. James' first assist was to Ayton, who succeeded in a jump shot. In the following time, Doncic assisted Ayton again to eat the pie. Then in the second quarter, after James hit a three-pointer, Ayton scored twice in a row. With James and Doncic around, Ayton scored too easily. The Lakers were eliminated by the Timberwolves last season because they were beaten inside. Although Ayton occasionally had sluggish performances after joining, he overall met the Lakers' expectations.

You must know that the Lakers have the ball concentrated on Doncic, Reeves and James, so Ayton does not take many shots. You cannot expect him to play 20+10 level data every game. Ayton has averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game so far this season, with a shooting percentage of 69%, which is enough to fill the gap in the Lakers. There is a vacancy in the interior, because Ayton is not only good at eating cakes, but he is also unstoppable in mid-range pull-ups. Although there are not many singles inside, Ayton mainly defends the interior. This season, he is very active in protecting the basket and grabbing rebounds is like searching for things. In the previous game against the Pelicans, Ayton efficiently scored 20 points and 16 rebounds, and against the Trail Blazers, he scored 29 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks.

As the former No. 1 pick, Ayton finally has the opportunity to prove himself. With James' comeback, he is about to become a true inside giant. After the game against the Jazz, Ayton also accepted an interview. When talking about James' help to him, Ayton said emotionally: "LeBron (James) has been supporting us. I am really grateful to him. He has been cheering us on. Even after losing, he will pass on wisdom and encouragement to us." These words are easy to understand. Ayton believes that James has always supported his teammates. Ayton then continued: "As long as you appear in the right position, he (James) can immediately find you with a precise pass. He makes our game easier."

It can be seen that Ayton likes to play with James. At the same time, Ayton also believes that James has improved the team's game level. Doncic also accepted an interview after the game. When talking about James' comeback, he said: "This is LeBron (James)'s 23rd season. It is incredible. It is special to play with him. He can see things that others can't see. He is here to help all of us. This makes me We see that the team can get better." Doncic made his words clear. He believes that with James' comeback, the Lakers can become stronger. In fact, strictly speaking, the loss to the Thunder is not that the Lakers are weak, but that the Thunder are too strong. With the Lakers' current lineup and strength, they should be guaranteed to be at the second round level in the Western Conference.