Pascal Siakam erupted in this game, scoring a game-high 26 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks!

Brogdon had 17 points and 7 assists, and Bojan had 15 points.

The Pelicans' Big Four didn't play, but the substitute Big Three combined for 58 points, performing heroically!

In addition, Dedmon had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, Kuzma hit 2 three-pointers for 9 points, and Lamb had 8 points and 3 rebounds.

During the game, the Clippers' fans were unconvinced, feeling that the team hadn't performed well.

But after watching the game again, especially seeing Siakam's ability to attack inside, shoot from outside, and pass the ball, Brogdon's organization and three-pointers, and Bojan's accurate shooting...

They realized that the Pelicans' victory was not due to luck or an abnormal performance on their part.

But in terms of talent alone, the Pelicans' bench was simply more talented than this Clippers team!

A cruel reality.

But that's how cruel it is.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the Pelicans' Big Four, but in reality, the Pelicans' bench isn't weak either!

Siakam is tall and has long arms. He was initially underestimated because his offense was too rough.

But after a season and an offseason, he was completely transformed.

There are too many people in the NBA with excellent defense and rough offense, and most of them can't develop.

But there are also those who can, like the Spurs' Leonard, and the Pelicans' Siakam!

No wonder Brogdon is so strong, but the Pelicans still chose Siakam with an earlier pick.

Brogdon was chosen for his immediate impact, while Siakam was chosen for his talent!

In addition, there's Bojan, a starter-level player, as well as the previously impressive Dedmon, last season's Hornets starter Lamb, and Kuzma, whose draft pick was predicted to be bad at three-pointers but is actually quite good!

Really, putting aside tactics and performance, the Pelicans' bench strength is very strong!

"I'm a Lakers fan, can we just forfeit the next game? I really don't want to be humiliated!"

"No way, I'm a Clippers fan, we got beat up, and you want to run? No way, I bet you guys will lose by more than we did tomorrow!"

"You're both in the gutter, still fighting each other! Sure enough, being in the same city makes you mortal enemies!"

"Speaking of which, Stevens' move was really brilliant, the bench played like starters and won, successfully becoming Popovich-esque!"

"I even think the Pelicans might rotate even further in the next game against the Lakers!"

"You Clippers fan, get out, if he dares to do that, the Lakers will dare to win!"

...

After the Pelicans won, social media was once again filled with fierce debate.

Against this backdrop, after two days of rest, the Pelicans continued their road trip at the Staples Center, facing the Lakers.

The Lakers are now in a complete rebuild, with Simmons and Ball as the team's core, along with players like Pope, Clarkson, and Brook Lopez.

And perhaps knowing that the Lakers are in a complete rebuild, Stevens really rotated even further in this game, just like the fans were discussing on social media!

The starting lineups were announced after the pre-game warm-up.

For the Lakers, it was Ball, Clarkson, Pope, Simmons, and Lopez.

For the Pelicans, it was Brogdon, Lamb, Siakam, David West, and Harrell!

Bojan and Dedmon weren't playing!

This is equivalent to having 6 players out of the 15-man roster, and even counting Ding Yanyuhang and Caruso who were present, there were only 11 players available!

Lakers coach Scott rubbed his nose and scratched his head when he saw this lineup.

This is really ruthless!

The game started quickly, with Lopez winning the tip-off for the Lakers.

Ball organized the offense in the frontcourt, and the Pelicans played a 2-3 zone defense.

Stevens wants to evaluate players and win, knowing that the Lakers are weak in three-point shooting, so they are prioritizing protecting the paint!

Sure enough, after a series of passes on the perimeter, Ball took an open, awkward three-point shot.

The ball was clearly off, hitting the front of the rim and bouncing out, with Harrell securing the defensive rebound.

The Pelicans immediately launched a fast break, with Brogdon catching the ball and dribbling past Ball, passing it to the energetic Siakam, who slammed it home for the first score!

There was an uproar on the sidelines.

Simmons showed his talent in the frontcourt, forcing his way to the basket and drawing a foul on West.

But unfortunately, he missed both free throws.

He had been constantly in the news with Jenner, the youngest of the Kardashian family, over the summer, and it's unknown if he expended too much energy in that area.

West secured the defensive rebound.

The Pelicans played a set offense in the frontcourt, with Brogdon and Siakam running a pick-and-roll, and Brogdon hitting another three-pointer!

And back on the defensive end, Siakam stole Ball's pass to Pope, and in the fast break, he scored 2+1 over Clarkson!

He made the free throw, giving the Pelicans an 8-0 lead!

The Lakers were getting beaten up from the start!

The Clippers fans were the most excited at this time.

The two teams were previously fighting for the playoffs, seeing who was stronger.

Now they are both rebuilding, enjoying seeing who is worse!

But fortunately, veteran Lopez stepped up at a critical moment to stabilize the team. He first set up a high turret on the outside and hit a three-pointer, then assisted Simmons for a layup.

After a 5-0 run, the Lakers managed to stabilize the situation.

Around the 9-minute mark of the first quarter, the two teams began to make substitutions.

At this time, Rose and Ding Yanyuhang were substituted in for the Pelicans.

There was a stir in the arena.

This was Rose's first appearance for the Pelicans, as well as Ding Yanyuhang's.

After coming on, Rose used Kuzma's screen to break through to the basket, scoring over Zubac.

His ability was still there, as Tang Tian knew, but there were injury concerns, making it difficult for him to play every game, or even half the games.

Pope's three-point attempt missed, and Thomas Bryant secured the defensive rebound.

After pushing the ball to the frontcourt, it was still Rose, using Bryant's screen, who directly pulled up for a three-pointer.

"Swish!"

He made it!

Every team has its own technical characteristics, and the Pelicans' characteristic is the three-pointer, especially the three-pointers of the role players.

Even when it was just Tang Tian as the single core, this was what the coaching staff always required, because spacing and Tang Tian's one-on-one ability complemented each other.

So after Rose entered the Pelicans' training camp, in addition to letting him recover from his injuries, the coaching staff focused on practicing three-pointers.

Rose was a superstar before, so he didn't need to practice, but now that he's just a role player on the Pelicans, the coaching staff requires him to practice.

Judging from the previous shot, the Nash training method is very effective!

The Lakers' frontcourt tactics, Zubac's shot in the paint was interfered with by Bryant.

The Lakers are right to covet Bryant, he is tough in the paint like Dedmon.

Turning around, Rose broke through and was double-teamed, passing the ball to Ding Yanyuhang on the outside, who decisively took an open three-pointer.

"Swish!"

The basketball went cleanly through the net, and Ding Yanyuhang scored his first NBA point, a three-pointer!

At 24-14, after an 8-0 run, the Pelicans extended the lead to double digits!

The Lakers... got beat up again!