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It's safe to state the Los Angeles Lakers are going to be an irregular group all season after dropping their 3rd straight video game in a 127-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
The Lakers were outscored 65-40 in the 2nd half, with the Suns shooting 51.5 percent in general. Kevin Durant, playing his very first video game considering that Nov. 8, scored 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting in 30 minutes.
Anthony Davis did his part to assist the Lakers' efforts. He ended up with 25 points, 15 rebounds, 5 helps and 4 blocks. LeBron James scored an ineffective 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting and dedicated 5 turnovers, however he likewise dispensed 10 helps.
The Lakers have actually lost their last 2 video games by a combined 52 points. Fan reaction to Tuesday's defeat was focused mostly on the effort of the whole group and continued organizational failings to put a much better lineup around James and Davis.
Daman Rangoola @damanr
You have LeBron & advertisement for 6 seasons, and you've created 1.75 seasons of real contention. It's not a Pelinka, Vogel, Ham, JJ Redick failure, it's an organizational failure that you waited and let it occur. Pelinka has actually made lots of errors, however someone likewise selects to …
Lakers Daily @LakersDailyCom
JJ Redick does not even look mad any longer. He simply looks directly depressed.
Avoid Bayless @RealSkipBayless
Now the Lakers aren't reacting to JJRedick's training. Perhaps he and LeBron need to simply return to doing the podcast together so they can stay good friends. Keep in mind, the “GOAT” constantly requires a scapegoat.
Ryan Rueda @iDude14
The Lakers lost all their momentum when JJ Redick chose to begin Rui Hachimura over Dalton Knecht.
Lakers Daily @LakersDailyCom
This isn't a training concern nor a workers one. It's a directly effort concern. JJ Redick needs to be revolted.
Fills @Ph1LLs
Lakers 3rd qtr effort last 2 video games makes no sense
Eddie Gonzalez @bansky
Lakers look old and worn out
Jacob Rude @JacobRude
The Lakers are truly bad defensively and I do not think there's an internal service for that
In 17 video games up until now this season, the Lakers have actually had winning streaks of 6 and 3 video games, a losing streak of 3 video games and a stretch with 4 losses in 5 video games. When you include everything together, they are still a decent 10-7 general.
It's difficult to look at how they've played and visualize this group challenging for a leading area in the Western Conference. They have the fourth-worst protective ranking in the NBA and a minus-2.1 net score.
One huge issue the Lakers are having is keeping a high level of efficiency for all 4 quarters. They've been outscored in the 2nd half in each of their last 4 video games. They have the seventh-worst second-half scoring margin this season with challengers outscoring them by approximately 3.3 points.
