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One inch long and one inch strong, the size is the size in the playoffs, the Clippers Lakers reinforcement direction is clear

10:49am, 16 May 2025【Basketball】

Half of the playoffs this season have been in. I thought that in the small ball era, I was fighting for the scoring, shooting and organizational ability of the outside defender, but so far in the playoffs, almost all teams that advanced to the second round have teams of this size. This also proves that the player size is still the player's size in the playoffs, one inch long and one inch stronger. The two Los Angeles champions who were both eliminated should clarify the direction of strengthening. In the

Nuggets beat the Clippers series, the Nuggets completely won by size. The Clippers lack a qualified fourth position, and the Nuggets seized this point, allowing Gordon to infinitely target the Clippers' fourth position. Neither Leonard, Harden, nor Jones Jr. or Batum can limit his existence. Gordon performed very well throughout the series, almost every game, and he was the decisive factor in the Nuggets' victory over the Clippers. In the game between Timberwolves facing the Lakers, almost everyone was optimistic that the Lakers would win the Timberwolves, but the Wolf Cubs still almost swept the Lakers 4-1 with their size advantage. It is said that Randle's singles have no threat to the Lakers, but it has to be said that in the face of the Lakers' five-square lineup, Randle has become the decisive factor in killing the Lakers. He has captured two misplaced points, Li Li and Doncic, and Randle can score 20+ points almost every game, which is the advantage of size.

For the Clippers, it is urgent to strengthen the starting fourth position and the substitute fifth position, especially the starting fourth position, which is the top priority. After all, the fear of being dominated by Gordon in the playoffs is too strong. The Clippers need a 3D four-position that can defend. After all, the Clippers have two big scoring weapons on the outside, and there are good inside lines like Zubac in the inside, so the fourth position requires more defense and certain shooting ability to expand space. Portis and Avdia. In terms of the Lakers, there is also a good player in the fourth position, Hachimura Shizuo, but the inside fifth position seems to be stretched. During the offseason, the Lakers need to introduce a manoeuvre player, and a No. 5 position who is good at pick-and-roll and has excellent frame protection ability. Only by introducing such a big player can the Lakers fully stimulate Doncic's personal ability, and at the same time make up for the repair and defense problems of the two colanders on the outside. Recommended for Mavie, Capela and Clarkston.