On January 16, Beijing time, when the Lakers' longest 4 consecutive wins of the season ended, they restarted another wave of losing streaks, and after losing to the Grizzlies and Kings, the Lakers were swallowed by the Nuggets to swallow 3 consecutive losses. The Lakers' record became 21 wins and 22 losses, and the winning rate fell back to less than 50%, even if it still ranked 7th in the West, it was also another alarm for the Lakers.
Unlike the Warriors, Nets and other big favorite teams continue to be at the top of their respective divisions, the most watched Lakers have been struggling, and a wave of 3 consecutive losses has once again ripped off the Lakers' previous winning streak, and a number of statistics also reflect how miserable the Lakers' 3 consecutive defeats are:
First, the Lakers' 21-22 win rate once again fell below 50%.
Facing the Nuggets, who are also missing major generals, the Lakers were hung by the Nuggets and lost, and they have suffered a wave of 3 consecutive losses. The Lakers have previously used James to continue to break out, once improving their record to 21 wins and 19 losses, more than 50% win rate. It's just that now the Lakers' winning rate has fallen below 50%, and their record has become 21 wins and 22 losses, which is undoubtedly a very embarrassing thing, and ranking 7th in the West is also another alarm for the Lakers.
Second, the Lakers were beaten by the Nuggets to make it the biggest loss in a 3-game losing streak.
The Lakers lost to the Grizzlies by eight points 119-127, but were once 29 points behind in their most moments. Further back, the Lakers lost nine more points to the Kings 116-125, squandering a 14-point lead and trailing the Kings by 13 points at most.
As for the face of the big battle with the Nuggets, the Lakers only started by 3 points at most, but then continued to be suppressed by the Nuggets, they were constantly crushed by the opponent to open the gap, and even in the last quarter by the opponent to open the 40+ gap, but also let the Lakers surrender their weapons in advance.
Third, the Lakers conceded 125+ defensive collapses in 3 consecutive games.
One of the important factors in the Lakers' rout is also that their defense has collapsed again, and they cannot prevent the opponent's offensive attack at all. The Lakers were blasted by the Grizzlies with 127 points, and even if they scored 119 points, it was useless. Later, facing the Previous Five-Game Losing streak, the Lakers still scored 116 points, but still lost 125 points. Unexpectedly, in the face of the Nuggets Kings' loss of points continues to improve, they have been blasted by the Nuggets' crazy offensive firepower. The Lakers have conceded at least 125 points in three consecutive games, and it is impossible to win in such a state.
Fourth, the Lakers have conceded more than 130+ points four times this season.
The Lakers successfully won the championship in the 2019-20 season, and it was also a 10-year lapse in team history, when the Lakers were the strongest defensive team in the league. Unexpectedly, the Lakers are now one of the worst defensive teams in the league, after being hit by the Crazy Fire of the Nuggets, the Lakers have conceded more than 130 points in four games this season, including 130 points lost by the Lakers on November 20 last year, 141 points by the Kings on November 27 last year, 138 points by the Spurs on December 24 last year, and now 133 points by the Nuggets again.
Many of the Lakers' data have repeatedly refreshed the lower limit, which has become the root cause of their repeated hanging and routs, and it is also another alarm for the Lakers. The Lakers need to make adjustments and changes, otherwise they have little hope of competing for the title this season.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)