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With only a few games left until the NBA playoffs, the teams are looking to up their performances in order to get a playoff spot. The same cannot be said about the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has struggled all season and is continuing to do so, which has put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. Moreover, the team played Anthony Davis and LeBron James against the Pelicans, which ended up in another loss.

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Talking about the disappointing season, eminent analyst Shannon Sharpe has asked to cancel the other games left on the Lakers’ schedule.

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According to him, “Just cancel the rest of the season for the Lakers. They refuse to play defense or stop turning the ball over…” With this statement, fans on Twitter gave their reactions with most fans siding with Sharpe.

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LeBron James and the Lakers falter again

The Los Angeles Lakers are having a horrific season. Despite having stars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook in their ranks, the team has suffered all season. Currently, the Lakers are 11th in the Western Conference and are out of the play-in spot.

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LeBron James and co took on their play-in competitors, the New Orleans Pelicans, which ended in another horrific result for the fans. Although the team lost the game, the return of Anthony Davis gives some hope to the team.

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CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram continued the brilliant form they have displayed all season. McCollum scored 32 points while Ingram bagged 29 against his former team. On the other hand, Davis returned from a six-week absence to score 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. LeBron added 38 points for the Lakers to continue his brilliant scoring season. (Source: NBA.com)

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This loss puts the Lakers’ future in deep trouble. As things stand, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently out of the play in position and they will look to change that against the Denver Nuggets next game. 

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Fans react to Shannon Sharpe’s hot take

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With the Los Angeles Lakers failing to get past the New Orleans Pelicans, eminent analyst Shannon Sharpe has asked to cancel the remaining games for the team this season. Here are some of the best reactions to Sharpe’s take on Twitter.

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There seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for the Lakers right now. They are unable to find a winning combination, and time and again come out on the losing side. Do you think the Lakers can make it into the play-in tournament? Let us know in the comments!

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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