Lakers scandal: embarrassment in Miami-what is going wrong with LeBron & Co.?

Lakers scandal: embarrassment in Miami-what is going wrong with LeBron & Co.?

Miami, USA - The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating setback in the NBA when they were subject to 93: 134 against Miami Heat on December 4, 2024. This is the highest defeat of the season for the Lakers, which with a record of 12 wins and 10 defeats are only in the ninth place in the Western Conference. Superstar LeBron James delivered a solid performance with 29 points, while his teammate Anthony Davis disappointingly scored only eight points and acted weakly.

unmistakable problems of the Lakers

In a game that was characterized by a dramatic drop in performance, the Lakers looked old and uninspired. According to Los Angeles Times , the Miami Heat ensured the lacers with a team record of 24 transformed three-point throws for a total cannon broke. The Lakers players showed the will to win, but you couldn't see the fighting spirit. Coach JJ Redick commented frustrated about the lack of discipline and the lack of cohesion within the team. "I am ashamed; we are all ashamed," he said while standing helplessly on the sidelines.

The Lakers, who also had to do without Guard Austin Reaves, could not convince offensive by only hit 22.7% of their three -point throws and just 43% from the field. The continuing problems on the defensive meant that the Lakers were among the worst teams in the last eight games, both offensive and defensive. After this defeat, the Lakers are under great pressure and urgently need to rethink their way of playing because they compete against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Anthony Davis, beaten by the overall situation, expressed that "it matters to us players" to bring about the turn and finally win again.