Lakers backcourt general: My performance was average, but our other players changed the situation

In the previous NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers at home 123-115. After this game, the Lakers' record, which had won 4 consecutive victories, improved to 6 wins and 2 losses; while the Trail Blazers' record dropped to 4 wins and 3 losses. After the game, Lakers backcourt general Marcus Smart accepted an interview with reporters. He was also asked in the interview whether the team's victory over the opponent despite a serious shortage of manpower was closely related to his own performance at the beginning of the game, and whether his own performance set the tone for the team's victory.

In response, Smart said: Yes, I think that can be said. But judging from my personal performance in this game, my own performance was actually not particularly good. But it doesn't matter. My teammates got more opportunities to perform. My brothers DeAndre Ayton, Rui Hachimura and Bronny James, especially Nick Smith Jr., their performance changed the trend of the game. This is also the most beautiful thing about the game of basketball, because every player has the opportunity to be a superhero on the court every night. For me, all I have to do is go out there and play as consistently as possible and give hope to my teammates.

In this game, Smart made 3 of 11 shots, 1 of 5 from beyond the three-point line, and 2 of 2 free throws in 31 minutes and 51 seconds of playing time. He scored 9 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. He also had 5 turnovers and 5 fouls, with a plus-minus of +10. Since the start of this season, Smart has played a total of 6 times in the first 8 games, averaging 27.9 minutes per game, averaging 9.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game. He also has 2.3 turnovers and 3 fouls. His field goal percentage is 43.2%, three-point shooting percentage is 26.1%, and free throw percentage is 84.6%.

Although Smart's performance on the offensive end in this game against the Trail Blazers was relatively average, his offensive efficiency was not ideal, and he made many mistakes, his performance on the defensive end is also obvious to all. He still maintained his vitality and enthusiasm on the defensive end, and he was also able to use his super personal defensive ability to create huge trouble for his opponents. The Lakers' ability to achieve such a record so far this season despite being short-handed and suffering injuries to core players is closely related to the addition of Smart. I don’t know if Smart can provide greater help and support to the team as he gradually adapts to the team’s style of play.

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