The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets 96-133, losing by 37 points. After the game, James left the stadium without giving a media interview, which was also the third time in the season that he refused to be interviewed by the media after the game.
In this game, James shot 9-of-23, including 8-of-2 three-pointers, and scored 25 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks. James, despite his gorgeous stats, had a negative attitude on the defensive end and was widely questioned by fans after the game.
Lakers celebrity Magic Johnson also chose to shell the team after the game. He said: "As Lakers fans, we can accept the team losing, but we should not see a team that lacks effort and is loose on the court. Jenny Buzz Boss, you should be doing better. ”
In the face of crazy doubts from fans and celebrities, James finally chose to stand up and take responsibility. He updated his social media to apologize to Lakers fans for the team's recent poor performance.
"#湖人国度, I apologize, and I promise we'll get better!" James wrote.
So far this season, the Lakers have only achieved a record of 21 wins and 22 losses, with a winning rate of only 50%, ranking 7th in the West and two wins behind the sixth-place Nuggets. Next, the Lakers' schedule is ranked no. 3 in the league, and they have to play two games against the Suns, three games against the Warriors, three games against the Jazz, and once against the Nets, Heat and Bucks.