The Lakers killed the Wolf with 1 point, Rivers had 26+16, and the new players made 10 of 11. I saw 5 facts clearly in this game.

A highlight game in the NBA regular season was heart-pounding. The Los Angeles Lakers challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves away. Originally, everyone was worried that the game would be less interesting after the core lineups of both sides were adjusted. However, they did not expect that the entire game would be full of offense and defense. The suspense never stopped. In the end, the Lakers relied on Rivers' buzzer-beater to narrowly defeat their opponents 116 to 115 and win this crucial point. No matter which quarter the game was in, every second was watched with fists. I also saw five indisputable facts clearly during this battle.

Let’s talk about the situation in the first quarter. Both sides did not waste time in the opening game and quickly entered the state. The Timberwolves first relied on outside touch to open up the situation, especially Randall. His hands were hot today. He made 3 of 4 three-pointers in a single quarter. He scored 13 points by himself. He also led the team to a 9-0 offensive climax. At most, the score difference was opened to 8 points. Timberwolves fans on the sidelines cheered.

Although the Lakers were a little stretched on the outside and only made 2 of 10 three-pointers, their performance inside was pretty solid. Ayton made 4 of 4 shots in a single quarter, without wasting a single opportunity, and scored 8 points; Rivers was not idle either, scoring and assisting, contributing 8 points and 3 assists in a single quarter. With the performance of these two people, the Lakers never let the point difference widen and clung to the score. By the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves were slightly ahead by two points, 34 to 32. The gap was only widened by the seven three-pointers from the outside. If the Lakers could be more accurate on the outside, they might be able to overtake in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the rhythm of the game changed again. The Timberwolves rushed forward at the beginning and scored another 5 points, widening the point difference to 7 points. Seeing that they were about to open up the advantage, the Lakers finally started to counterattack. Rivers stepped up at this time. Not only did he score consecutively, scoring 6 points in a single quarter, but he also sent 5 precise assists. Whether he was feeding Ayton or creating shooting opportunities for Laravia, he passed the ball very well.

Ayton also lived up to his passing and continued to suppress his opponents in the paint. He added 4 points and 3 rebounds in a single quarter. The two cooperated inside and outside, leading the Lakers to launch a 15-4 counterattack, directly overtaking the score. The Timberwolves were a little passive. Only Randall was still struggling to hold on. He scored 9 points in a single quarter in an attempt to stop the bleeding. However, the team made too many mistakes on the offensive end, and the Lakers seized opportunities to counterattack several times. At the end of halftime, the Lakers had led by 4 points, 62-58. At this time, Rivers' data had reached 18 points and 9 assists, almost a double-double, and he was the core of the team's reversal.

The third quarter can be said to be the personal show of Lakers new aid Laravia. He seemed to be hanging out from the beginning, hitting two three-pointers in a row, and then cut into the paint several times to score. He made 6 of 7 shots in a single quarter, including 3 of 4 three-pointers, scoring 17 points in one breath. Under his leadership, the Lakers hit a 22-8 offensive climax, with the largest point difference reaching 20 points. Looking at this situation, many people felt that the game might enter garbage time early.

The Timberwolves certainly didn't want to just admit defeat. McDaniels scored 9 points in a single quarter and tried hard to narrow the point difference, but the Lakers' defensive end did not drop the chain. Van Der Biao grabbed 3 rebounds in a single quarter and completed a steal, which destroyed the Timberwolves' offense several times. At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers led 98 to 86 by 12 points, and five players on the team had scored in double figures. The feeling of more blossoming on the offensive end was becoming more and more obvious. Looking at the state of the Lakers at this time, winning seemed to be guaranteed.

But who would have thought that the game would take a huge turn in the final quarter. The Lakers didn't know what happened, but suddenly fell into a scoring drought. They didn't hit a field goal for 5 consecutive minutes. They couldn't make any offensive shots and were about to be caught up. The Timberwolves seized this opportunity and launched a fierce attack. Randall and McDaniels took turns attacking the Lakers' interior, launching a 29-16 counterattack, and the point difference was narrowed slightly.

With 10.2 seconds left in the game, Randall made a layup, and the Timberwolves took the lead by 1 point, 115-114. At this time, everyone thought the Timberwolves were going to make a comeback, but unexpectedly, the Lakers gave Rivers the last chance to attack. Rivers took the ball, first pretended to break through, shook off the defender, and then suddenly stopped for a jump shot. When the ball was flying in the air, the final whistle sounded, and then the ball went steadily into the basket - a buzzer-beating buzzer-beater! The whole audience was in a state of excitement. The Lakers relied on this goal to narrowly defeat the Timberwolves 116-115, bringing a perfect end to this away trip.

After the game, I checked the basic data of both teams. In terms of basic data, the two teams are evenly matched. The Lakers had 39:32 rebounds, 34:28 assists, 7:8 steals, 5:5 blocks, 17:18 turnovers, 15:18 free throws, 11:14 three-pointers, and 22-22 fouls. Shooting percentage was 55% to 48%. Free throw shooting 68% to 82%. Shooting 37% to 48% from 3-point range.

For the Lakers, this victory was not just about a score, but there were also five facts that anyone with a discerning eye could understand during the game: The first fact is that Rivers was completely crazy today. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the team's winner. He played for 37 minutes and fully unleashed his assist ability. His 16 assists were like precise navigation. He was able to send the ball to his teammates' most comfortable scoring position every time, revitalizing the entire team's offense. What's more important is that he has no stage fright at all and dares to take action at the critical moment. The final hit directly sealed the victory, and his big heart attribute was fully maximized. Looking at his other statistics, he scored 26 points on 8 of 21 shots, 3 of 4 from beyond the three-point line, and all 7 free throws. Apart from 1 rebound and 2 steals, he could hardly find any shortcomings. Now Rivers can organize, score, and withstand pressure. He is already a core player for the Lakers..

The second fact is that new aid Laravia has completely played. This game is definitely his best game since joining the Lakers. In 35 minutes of playing time, he performed as if he was hanging up. He made 10 of 11 shots from the field, with a frightening shooting percentage. He made 5 of 6 shots from the three-point line, almost every shot. He finally scored 27 points, 1 point more than Rivers. And he not only scored well, he also contributed 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, and he didn't lose anything on both offense and defense. You know, when a new player first joins the team, it is easy for him to be acclimatized. But Laravia not only did not hold back, but also became the team's scoring weapon. For the Lakers, this is undoubtedly a treasure, and it also gives the team's offense a reliable firepower.

The third fact is that Ayton finally proved that he can handle things, and this game directly compared to the opposite Gobert. Ayton played for 33 minutes and made 8 of 10 shots. He was very efficient and scored a steady double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. He also contributed 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Whether it was offense or defense, he showed what an inside pillar should be. Looking at the opposite big center Gobert, although his shooting percentage of 4 out of 5 looks good, he only scored 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks each. Whether it was scoring, rebounding, or overall contribution to the team, Ayton was outclassed. In the past, some people always questioned whether Ayton could take on the heavy responsibility of the inside. In this game, he answered all doubts with his solid performance, which also guaranteed the Lakers' inside defense and scoring.

The fourth fact is that even without Doncic and James, the Lakers can still win and have a winning streak. This allows everyone to see the true strength of the team. You know, James is the core of the team. When he is absent, many people will worry that the Lakers' offense will fall off and their leadership will not be able to keep up. But now it seems that the team has got rid of the problem of over-reliance on the core. Other players can stand up and take responsibility. Rivers is responsible for organization, Laravia is responsible for scoring, and Ayton guards the inside. Everyone can shine in their own position. This ability to win without a core is exactly what a championship team should look like, and it also gives everyone reason to believe that the Lakers this season are definitely capable of competing for the championship.

The fifth fact is that the Lakers' lineup is really deep. In addition to outstanding players such as Rivers, Laravia and Ayton, the bench and other role players are also not idle. Hachimura scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. His scoring and assists were very stable and he was an important addition to the team's offensive end. Although Fan Debiao only scored 3 points, he grabbed 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. On the defensive end, he was like a desperate Saburo, grabbing rebounds and stealing the ball everywhere, maximizing the defensive intensity and completely supporting the team. Defensive system; Craigette scored 15 points on 7 of 12 shots, as well as 1 rebound and 1 assist. As a substitute, he shouldered the scoring burden well, allowing the team to maintain offensive firepower during the rotation phase; Smith also contributed 7 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. Although the data is not eye-catching, he can also help the team on the court.

In the coming season, no matter what opponents they encounter, I believe they will be able to show their current form and move forward step by step towards the goal of the championship.