In today's game, the Lakers lost to the Bucks 116-131 at home. This is not unusual, but in the last moments of this game, the Lakers hid Wei Shao, or caused a heated discussion after the game, and even Wei Shao was quite critical of this. But even so, O'Neal revealed that the Lakers are still picking their first-round opponents, saying that they prefer to touch the Suns rather than the Warriors.
Today's game, the Lakers let the Bucks give and take. Alphabet brother bombed 44 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks, and the Bucks shot 54.2% from the whole team and 41.7% from three-point range. For the Lakers, zhan mei combination and Munch both scored 20+, but Wei Shao only played 26 minutes, shooting 3 of 11 and 4 of 7 from the free throw line, with only 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, plus-minus -16.
After the game, the Lakers' reaction was even more speechless. James admitted that the Lakers and Bucks are no longer at the same level, and there is a reason why the Bucks are defending champions. Wei Shao, who was hidden by the snow in the last quarter, went to appease zhan mei before the final whistle. After the game, Westbrook said he wanted to help them both, but he couldn't play, "It's not something I can decide. In addition, Wei Shao also said that he did not know what to do to stay on the court at the end of the game, "In basketball I have earned enough respect, I have the right to play in the last moments of the game." ”
Needless to say, there is an atmosphere of self-doubt in the Lakers now, and Wei Shao's remarks may also lead to a conflict between him and coach Vogel, and the future of the Lakers is even more sweaty. Perkins also reminded the Lakers that Westbrook has been crushed and his self-confidence has fallen to the lowest point of his career, and this problem the Lakers must face up to.
The Lakers are already chaotic, but O'Neill's revelations are even more laughable. In the TNT show before the game, O'Neal even said that an authoritative source told him that the Lakers, who are currently only 9th in the West Zone with only 26 wins and 29 losses, are still satisfied with the current ranking. Even, O'Neal also revealed that the Lakers are picking playoff opponents and would rather touch the Suns in the first round than the Warriors.
This is undoubtedly more speechless. Admittedly, the Lakers are still five wins ahead of the 11th Blazers in the West Zone, which is relatively safe, but this is by no means a reason for the Lakers to take it lightly. After all, the Lakers' remaining schedule makes them laugh.
In the next 27 games, the Lakers will play 3 Games against the Warriors, and the Suns, Jazz, Lone Rangers and Nuggets will have to play 2 times each. According to statistics, the Lakers' average win rate of opponents on the remaining schedule reached 54.5%, which is the second most difficulty in the league, only easier than the Bucks. But James also admitted that there is a gap in the strength of the Lakers and Bucks now. This is already the case, the Lakers still have the leisure to pick the first round opponent?
Falling out of the playoffs is by no means impossible for the Lakers. (Supine Braces/Hairy)