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Jan 4, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 4, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers fell short in the recent contest against the Miami Heat. The game was full of excitement as the Lake show nearly came back from a huge deficit in the final quarter. However, one of the events had NBA Twitter going crazy as LeBron James was emphatically denied a basket.
While in the fourth quarter, Bam Adebayo swatted away a LeBron James attempt.
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Bam blocks LeBron. 💥😤
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 24, 2022
The Lakers couldn’t get their second road win as they lost to the Heat. Miami took control from the opening quarter itself, taking a huge lead and never letting go. For the purple and gold outfit, it was once again the supporting cast that failed to deliver.
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Bam Adebayo sends back LeBron James’ shot
The Lakers never really made their mark in the game as they fell into a deep deficit early in the game. Moreover, the Heat kept coming at the Lakers and did not take a wrong step. However, the Lakers made a commanding effort in the fourth quarter and cut the game close. Adebayo also rejected the King to a layup and had NBA Twitter on fire.
Despite the fight, the Lakers couldn’t successfully complete the comeback. LeBron James finished with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists to lead the Lakers. Russell Westbrook was also impressive and put up 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, apart from this duo, no one really hit it off. Two of the starters failed to score a single point while only two other players crossed double figures.
Here come the excuses for LeBron lol
— 🇭🇹CocOPleaSEr..NURSE PRACTITIONER (@CoCoPleaser) January 24, 2022
Vogel gettin fired first thing in the morning https://t.co/rohxXh5nyp
— .. (@ThatsJustNick_) January 24, 2022
Lebron always crying for fouls bro. Take a seat
— MANNY (@Warriorsnin3rs) January 24, 2022
Bron talking about pushing lol. That man uses his forearm so much. It’s ridiculous.
— 23 (@_7679_) January 24, 2022
Bam owns LeBron😭 https://t.co/KulCp49soM
— Sally Cinnamon (@haIfthewrIdaway) January 24, 2022
Got that weak fucking shit out https://t.co/9lupXnrw6y
— Brad Giampaoli (@KingGiampaoli) January 24, 2022
Surprised Bron didn’t cry for a foul https://t.co/25svowUdQL
— NightwolfJAP (@JapNightwolf) January 24, 2022
For the Heat, they came out dominating right off the bat. They led by 19 until the fourth quarter began. They almost let the game slip as they won by just 6 points in the end. Duncan Robinson had his shooting mode on as he added 25 points while making 6 threes. Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler combined for 34 points and Miami improve to 30-17 for the season.
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With the roster clearly not delivering for the Lakers, they have some serious thinking to do in the coming month. Do you think LeBron James and the Lakers will make the playoffs this season. Let us know in the comments below.
