Farmar's impressive performance also allows Jackson to more firmly use the dual point guard tactic when sending out the substitute lineup. The combination of Farmar and Brown brings more help to the team on the offensive end. Their speed can lead the team in fast breaks, and they can also help the team with their defensive enthusiasm. This gives the "Philosopher" another option when rotating the substitutes. Fisher's performance is becoming increasingly stable, and his substitute is also improving. In the last three games, Farmar has scored 35 points, during which he made 14 out of 25 shots, including 6 out of 13 three-pointers, showing quite good efficiency on the court and fulfilling the responsibility of a substitute point guard well. Additionally, Farmar's three-point shooting accuracy enriches the team's offensive tactics. Although the current Lakers have an ultra-strong frontcourt combination, their outside shooting performance this season has not been satisfactory. With Kobe regaining his three-point accuracy and Farmar's three-point shooting percentage improving, this will make the Lakers' outside shooting more lethal.
Of course, the Lakers have faced weak teams recently, and they still need to be tested by strong teams. If Fisher and Farmar can maintain stable performances during the team's away trip in mid-December, then the Lakers' biggest weakness will also be strengthened, making them more perfect. People can truly forget about Allen Iverson.
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Fisher had a very comprehensive performance in 24 minutes of playing time, scoring 7 points, dishing out a season-high 7 assists, and recording 5 steals. The number of steals fully demonstrates Fisher's value in defense. At the age of 35, he can still hold the starting point guard position for the defending champions, partly because of his familiarity with the triangle offense and rich experience, and partly because of his defensive ability. Facing the energetic rookie point guard of the Hornets, Darren Collison, Fisher used his experience and anticipation to steal the ball multiple times. Of course, his outstanding performance in steals cannot be separated from the overall contribution of the Lakers' defense. Timely double-teaming on Collison caused him to commit more turnovers on the court.
Last season, Farmar had decent performances, but an injury midway through the season caused his form to plummet. His performances only began to recover after Shannon Brown arrived. Before Lamar Odom took over as the starting power forward, Farmar was slow to heat up at the start of the season. However, since the Lakers' early-season schedule was relatively easy, Farmar's slump did not greatly affect the team. As the Lakers are about to face severe tests, Farmar's resurgence is absolutely good news for the Lakers.
(Melody)
Sina Sports News, December 2nd, Los Angeles Lakers successfully achieved a seven-game winning streak, smoothly climbing to the top spot in the entire league. Amidst the double joy, the Lakers received another piece of good news - the performances of Derek Fisher and Jordan Farmar. The recovery of these two players temporarily resolved the Lakers' point guard weakness.
At the start of the season, Fisher's performance was questioned by outsiders, but Phil Jackson withstood the pressure and continued to give this veteran sufficient trust. As the season progressed, "Old Fish" returned the favor with his performances. In the last four games, he scored in double digits twice. In three games, his field goal percentage was no less than 50%, and he provided steady defensive contributions to the team. Fisher is always the most proactive player in retreat defense for the Lakers. Today, it was his timely retreats that successfully neutralized the Hornets' fast-break opportunities.
The scoring ability of the substitute guards has always been one of the problems troubling the Lakers. Farmar's inconsistent play, combined with Sasha Vujacic's decline, once made them consider recruiting Allen Iverson, who had previously announced his retirement, because with "The Answer's" scoring ability, he would definitely bring significant help to the team offensively. However, signing Iverson is a "double-edged sword". Even if he is willing to accept a substitute role, there will still be issues with his integration into the team, and this could also affect the team's chemistry, making the Lakers hesitant to act rashly. Now, with Farmar's resurgence, the Lakers can temporarily forget about Iverson. When Farmar can provide stable offensive contributions on the court, the Lakers' second unit gains another scoring point, allowing the team to maintain its attacking power.