After losing 104-124 to the Timberwolves, the Lakers suffered a three-game losing streak. In the first quarter of the past three games, the Lakers have fallen behind by a large margin of 14 points, 21 points and 26 points respectively, and the first quarter of the three games combined to a net loss of 61 points, which is the second-highest total net loss in the first quarter of the three consecutive games since the introduction of the 24-second timer in 1954, second only to the Spurs in 1989 (the total net loss of 62 points in the first quarter of the three consecutive games).
After suffering 3 consecutive losses, the Lakers' record after All-Star Weekend is only 2 wins and 9 losses, of which the two games won, James cut 50+, and in the 9 games lost, James failed to get 50+. That is to say, the status quo after the Lakers All-Star is that James won the game with 50+, did not take 50+ and lost, even if James got 30+, it does not work, and it may even fail miserably.
In such a situation, the Lakers really have no hope at all, their current record has reached 29 wins and 40 losses, although they continue to rank ninth in the West, there is still a chance to participate in the playoffs, but the possibility of reaching the playoffs is very small, after all, only James cut 50+ They can win, but James can not cut 50+ every game.
Overall, James' all-Star post-performance is still outstanding, averaging 31.4 points per game, and although there are some games that are out of order and not so good, James has done what he can do, it is difficult to give the Lakers more help, and the Lakers can not ask James more.
In contrast, Westbrook's all-Star performance is very average, shooting only 11% from three points in 11 games (3 of 27 in total), shooting 19% from the field, but shooting 62% from the box.
So far this season, Westbrook has played in 68 games, averaging 17.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7 assists per game, shooting 43.2 percent from the field, 27.7 percent from three-point range and 67 percent from the free throw line. In addition to the high attendance (only one missed), Westbrook's performance this season is indeed very average, which is also an important reason for the Lakers' poor record.
Of course, there is another important reason for the Lakers' poor record, that is, the thick eyebrows miss too many games. Thick eyebrows are the lakers' inner pillar, without thick eyebrows, the strength of the Lakers has been greatly affected, even if James is very powerful, it is difficult to win.