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Dec 17, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) argues the call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 17, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) argues the call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers succumbed to a third consecutive defeat as they lost to the Suns at home. LeBron James and Russell Westbrook recorded 34 and 22 points, respectively, but they had no help from other starters. In fact, the combined score from non-LeBron/Westbrook starters was just 7.
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The Lakers’ biggest concern this season has been their shooting. It was clearly visible against the Suns at the Staples Center. Despite so much quality, both on the court and on the bench, the Lakers have failed to dominate.
Isaiah Thomas ended the game on 1/11 FG and Talen Horton-Tucker went 1/13 against the Suns. In fact, the Lakers’ sixth man Carmelo Anthony went 2/7, which is very low by his standards.
Fans are furious with the team’s shooting against the Suns and have reacted to it on social media.
Los Angeles Lakers fans react to the team’s poor shooting vs. the Suns
The Lakers had a poor showing at the Staples Center as they went down 90-108 against the Suns. They were bad defensively and had poor shooting stats.
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Their fans reacted to their dismal shooting versus the Suns on Twitter. These are some of the best reactions to the same.
Everyone from the Lakers in every game. Just out there shooting bricks pic.twitter.com/OzYKQJWQdH
— GreenMood (@zachzoranda) December 22, 2021
@Lakers @KingJames umm… yeah Westbrook scores, but these turnovers!!!!!!
I. Thomas if you figure you are having an off shooting game… pass the rock!!!— DJDingle247 (@DJDingle247) December 22, 2021
@Lakers @NBAonTNT @SHAQ @TheJetOnTNT Me watching THT, IT, WB shooting bricks tonight pic.twitter.com/OW0wTXKncn
— reynaldo martinez (@DJzuave) December 22, 2021
Man it’s deeper than Austin reeves it’s Russ turnovers and bad shooting. AD liability and his softness THT can’t shoot lakers are old af and a 37 years old lebron carrying
— Anaiah Jackson Aka (Niah) (@writersblock24) December 22, 2021
Watching the Lakers is so frustrating. Its turnovers and poor shooting that will do themin. THT and Thomas could built a 5 story mansion with all those bricks they were shooting. Dammit Russ, slow the F*** down and see were you throwing the ball.
— Dontavies Newton (@Desean20) December 22, 2021
If you want dribbling, look at Kyrie
If you want shooting, look at Curry
If you want finishing, look at Giannis
If you want midrange, look at Kawhi
If you want defense, look at ADIf you want NONE of that, look at THT. pic.twitter.com/WKNNvJqQGI
— Saeed (@yungsaeed_) December 22, 2021
Isaiah Thomas and Talen Horton-Tucker tonight: 6 points, on 2-for-24 shooting.
YIKES.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 22, 2021
Russell Westbrook Trevor Ariza and Lebron James combined shooting: 27-43 (62.8%)
The Rest of the Lakers: 7-44 (16.0%)
Russ and Bron need help!!! pic.twitter.com/5msV90wBhS
— Sad Rybezius (@Rybezius) December 22, 2021
Mfs out there shooting tour dates😭 pic.twitter.com/XiYrROTYvq
— Lebron James ➐ (@GTJxRaptors) December 22, 2021
How the Suns look after shooting 3-22 from 3pt 🗑 #Suns #Lakers #NBA pic.twitter.com/c6O697ISnv
— 𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯 (@stan4russ) December 22, 2021
Phoenix Suns are now at the top of the Western Conference table with a four-game winning streak. The Lakers, despite a dismal performance this season so far, are in the play-in position. The Lakers have been struggling for consistency this season and after a good run of games, they are again on a 3-game losing streak.
Even though teams in the Western Conference are struggling, they have been able to stay in the top eight for the majority of the season so far.
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Dec 19, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) is fouled by Chicago Bulls forward Alfonzo McKinnie (28) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Westbrook may have been the second-best scorer for the Lakers against the Suns, but he has been struggling to perform for a long time now. Another player who has struggled to perform consistently for the Lakers this season is Anthony Davis. However, Davis is out injured and is set to miss some crucial games in the coming weeks.
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The Lakers have a big test ahead as they face San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets at home next. Can they turn the situation around and bounce back from 3 consecutive defeats? Let us know in the comment section below.
