On March 15, Beijing time, the Lakers lost 103-114 to the Raptors, and James scored 30 points. After the game, Lakers reporters reported that James was only 75 points away from surpassing Carl Malone. James currently averages 29.7 points per game, and at that pace, is expected to finish the overtake in about three games. The Lakers' next four games are on the road, against the Timberwolves, Raptors, Wizards and Cavaliers. James currently has a career total of 36,854 points, and Malone has 36,928 points.
James is close to another milestone, but the Lakers seem to be getting farther and farther away from the playoffs. Their chances of participating in the playoffs are great, but with such a state and record, it is difficult for them to get the "two lives" of the playoffs, and it is most likely to compete in the ninth or even tenth ranking in the West, and they must win two consecutive playoffs to advance to the playoffs.
The Lakers have lost the past two games, mainly in the first quarter, which is what fans call "lake collapse". The US media posted the specific data of the two "lake collapses", which is quite heartfelt.
Against the Suns, the Lakers only scored 22 points in the first quarter, the opponent scored 48 points, lost 26 points, the Lakers shot 35% of the time, three-point shooting 10 of 1; against the Raptors, the Lakers only scored 12 points in the first quarter, the opponent scored 33 points, lost 21 points, the Lakers shot more outrageously this quarter, only 12%, 13 three-pointers 0.
The Lakers officially announced that James would not be interviewed after the game, while Wei Shao did, but his interview lasted only 90 seconds. Asked by reporters why the Lakers are always very slow to get into the game state, Wei Shao said: "I don't have an answer to this question." Reporter Ward said that Wei Shao's interview time totaled 90 seconds, because everyone really had nothing to say.
Perkins commented after the game: "Like I said earlier, the Lakers are finished, there is no reason to let the thick eyebrows come back..."