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Nov 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
One of the most disappointing teams in the NBA currently is the Los Angeles Lakers. The fanbase and the front office expected the team to challenge for the title before the start of the season and they are nowhere near that. With a streak of bad results, LeBron James and Lakers are receiving some criticism. Although LeBron has been decent this season, his performances are not enough to help the team.
After the humiliating loss against the Dallas Mavericks, LeBron talked about the season. According to him, he has still not lost hope and will do everything possible to help the team.
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LeBron James opens up on the Lakers season
The Los Angeles Lakers fell short against the Dallas Mavericks led by a brilliant performance from Luka Doncic. This defeat against the Mavs makes it the sixth defeat in the last seven games for Lakers.
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Feb 12, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after being called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
As a result of these results, the team takes the 9th position in the league standings and is below .500. Safe to say they are far from the playoffs and the 5th title for LeBron James.
Despite such results, James is yet to lose hope in the team. According to him, the team still has a chance as long as they have games to play.
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Talking to reporters, James said, “Until you bury me 12-feet under, I got a chance. That’s my confidence, as long as we got more games to play, we still have a chance.”
LeBron: "Until you bury me 12-feet under, I got a chance. That’s my confidence … as long as we got more games to play, we still have a chance … I hate losing … I feel like poop right now. But tomorrow’s a new day, and I’m going to be prepared for the Clippers on Thursday.”
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 2, 2022
Speaking like a true leader, LeBron further intensified on the season. The Lakers face city rivals Clippers next in a crucial game as the two teams look to make the playoffs.
Luka Doncic destroys the Lakers
One of the most disappointing results of the season for the Lakers came up against the Dallas Mavericks. Late game turnovers and missed opportunities cost crucial points for the purple and gold.
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Nov 15, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Despite a brilliant third quarter from the team which saw them turn around a 21 point deficit, the Mavericks were just too dominant.
Luka Doncic led the Mavs offense with 7 of his 25 points coming in the fourth quarter. Jalen Brunson was phenomenal as he scored 22 points that helped the Mavericks edge past the Lakers with a 104-109 win.
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The Lakers on the other hand looked better than their previous performances. LeBron scored 26 points and Carmelo Anthony contributed 20 points coming off the bench. The Lakers face the Los Angeles Clippers next while the Dallas Mavericks take on the Golden State Warriors next.
