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Oct 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (1) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (1) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
The NBA opening night was nothing short phenomenal. The Lakers and Warriors battled it out till the final buzzer. However, a heroic late game comeback saw the Warriors trump the purple and gold yet again. This is the third time that the Bay has got the better of the Lakers now. Despite a heroic effort from LeBron James, he couldn’t get them over the line. Russell Westbrook had himself yet another bad night.
The Lakers were in command all game long; they held a lead at the half and extended it in the third quarter. However, the Warriors switched gears late game and went on multiple runs. On the other hands, the purple and gold let the game go and it came back to bite them.
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October 14, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the basketball against Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
While James and AD did their job, Russ couldn’t get it going once again. Likewise, fans did not hold back and trolled the star for another embarrassing night.
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Fans troll Russell Westbrook
Westbrook was the biggest signing this off season. Coming off a season averaging a triple double, the expectations were high. But it seems like Russ is yet to understand his fit on the Lakers team. He ended the game with just 8 points with 4 turnovers. Fans took to twitter, and they were not kind.
Westbrook should start as a bench players. He’s literally USELESS as a starter with Lebron & AD. When coming off the bench Westbrook will have an opportunity to be himself and have the ballin his hands most of the time.
— Dr_Evil_123 (@DrEvil1231) October 20, 2021
The Big 3 tonight was only the Big 2. Westbrook is a liability. AD and Bron played their asses off. Westbrook is so out of place. He's out of control and couldn't hit the ocean. He hurt the team tonight. I simply don't see them having a great season because of him.
— Linda Greer (@LindaCGreer) October 20, 2021
I’m telling y’all the Lakers are not as good as y’all think they’re getting this Westbrook more than MVP Westbrook and that’s not a good sign
— Pain (@painseazon) October 20, 2021
No shot people actually think Russel Westbrook is good after this game bro
— 𝐉 (@M50kie) October 20, 2021
Lakers are -25 with Westbrook on the floor 😂😂😂😂
— Joe Beard (@_Ball4aLiving_) October 20, 2021
Westbrook is the new kuzma 🥴
— KRAEY💀LA (@kraeyola) October 20, 2021
Somehow their best player tonight was Russell Westbrook
— Bron Brow (@Bron_Brow23) October 20, 2021
Westbrook looked like playoff Dennis Schroder tonight
— NOS (@nos35_) October 20, 2021
WESTBRICK WAS FEELING IT TODAY 😱
4/13 FG🥵
4 TO😳
-23 APORTE😖NEXT OSCAR ROBERTSON? NOT@IN MY BOOKS 📚
— Frangol (@frangoch) October 20, 2021
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 67 points. Despite that, the Lakers couldn’t get the win as the Warriors’ bench overwhelmed the remaining Lakers. No other Laker even crossed double digits, with Carmelo Anthony being the next best scorer at 9 points. With the game in their hands till the end of the third quarter, there is no excuse for such a turnaround to happen.
As for the Golden State Warriors, Curry made his impact despite a bad shooting night. He recorded a triple double with 21 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds and 4 steals. Jordan Poole had a strong second half as he put up 20 points as well. However, the veteran duo of Andre Iguodala and Bjelica combined to score 27 points off the bench.
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The Lakers have now extended their losing streak from the preseason into the regular season. There are some serious concerns arising with the fits in this Lakers roster. With this loss, do you think the Lakers will figure things out? Let us know in the comments below.
