The Los Angeles Lakers likely need to switch things up before it gets out of hand. They have lost their first three games in a row, making their record 0-3 for the season. And their most recent loss to the Portland Trail Blazers just added insult to injury. A game that they arguably could?ve won but lost in the final minute due to a bad play.?

Everyone has been blaming Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook for the team?s bad start. Westbrook had one good outing in the opening night game against the Golden State Warriors. But since then, has arguably gone cold.

The problem is bigger than Westbrook

And Westbrook?s final-minute play against the Blazers already has fans and analysts around the league criticizing his decision-making. Although, the problem with the Lakers might be more than just Russell Westbrook?s ill-advised shot selections and plays.?

The Los Angeles Lakers have been undoubtedly poor from beyond the arc. They are shooting 21.2% for the first three games they have played. Going 25-118 from beyond the arc in their first three games.?

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It is no secret that the Lakers are struggling with their long-range shooting. And the team?s superstar LeBron James acknowledged that. After finding out the ratio of made three-pointers against the team?s attempted three-pointers, LeBron had this to say: ?We can?t shoot a penny in the ocean.?

And fans and analysts around the league have taken notice. Fans went on to Twitter to voice their disconcert. A fan tweeted, ?Los Angeles Brickers,? while seeing the team?s three-point percentage.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

https://twitter.com/OpiumMoe/status/1584346246323392513?s=20&t=5Q4bZd-tvRWdO4I8rbsoQQ

https://twitter.com/SiriPlayNipsey/status/1584354025105141760?s=20&t=5Q4bZd-tvRWdO4I8rbsoQQ

While another fan tweeted, ?Yet Lebron is shooting 9 3pointers a game for some reason this season at a 25% clip. He really is not helping on that end.? It?s not all Westbrook (even though 1-12) or what he is shooting is pretty damn pathetic.?

The Lakers have not been on point with their shooting from the start

The team had 25.0% shooting 10-40 from beyond the arc in their opening game against the Golden State Warriors. Then they shot 20.0%, 9-45 for their loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. And the Lakers shots a mere 18.2%, going 6-33 from the three-point line for their last game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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This undoubtedly has to be a serious concern for the Lakers? front office. Seeing how vital three-point shooting has become in today?s day and age, the Lakers probably need to make some drastic changes to improve the team’s chances this season.?

Will the Los Angeles Lakers shuffle their starting lineup by bringing guys off the bench, or will they sign and trade in order to bolster their three-point shooting? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below.?