“Kobe Shot and Made 2 Free Throws on a Torn Achilles”: Lakers Fans Demand Unreasonable Toughness From Lebron James Even as He Scores 39 With Broken Ankle

LeBron James continues to perform at the highest level. LeBron once again scores in the high 30s to help Lakers maintain their position in the play-in. However, the Lakers have once again failed as a team. LeBron hit 39 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists.

LeBron’s efforts were in vain. The New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 23 point deficit towards the end of the game to emerge victorious. They eventually won the game by 8 points, 116-108. Brandon Ingram grabbed the most points for the Pelicans, 26 while 4 others also scored in double digits.

This was not the first time that the Lakers had given away a commanding lead. They have been an inconsistent side all season. Either be it going down by 20 or so points in the first quarter itself or being unable to maintain a convincing lead. The Lakers have seen both kinds of lows multiple times this season. Other than the loss in a crucial game, LeBron’s injury is another worrisome take from the Pelicans game. However, the fans have different views about that one.

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Lakers fans ask more from injured ankle of LeBron James

LeBron twisted his ankle during the Pelicans game. Although he was able to shrug it off in the game, it does not look good. LeBron was able to continue even after stepping awkwardly, but later confirmed that it does not look good.

However, the fans weren’t having any of it. Some fans obviously were in support of LeBron’s case but some just called it an ‘excuse’.

To be fair to LeBron, it was actually a nasty blow.

However, many fans look at it, and agree that it is difficult for LeBron. Especially when, even after scoring 39 points, the Lakers can not fashion a victory.

There are a lot of things wrong for the Lakers as of right now. They have slipped to the 10th seed one game behind Pelicans and just one game ahead of San Antonio Spurs.

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There might be a possibility of the Lakers slipping out of the play-in. They need to get their house in order because for a franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers, not being able to qualify for the play-in will be a big letdown.