On April 2, Beijing time, 111-114, the Lakers lost perhaps the most important game of the season. Losing to the play-offs direct rival Pelicans, Zhan Mei's comeback of the Big Three combination was not saved, the old Zhan Zhiping three did not stick to attract Ingram's ridicule, and in the game he was also slapped in the face by Ingram, who ate a first-degree malicious foul.
The importance of this game to the Lakers is self-evident, and James' comeback with thick eyebrows is the best illustration. However, in the first quarter they still trailed their opponents by five points. James and Thick Brow teamed up in the second quarter to help the Lakers tie the score.
But the Lakers didn't pull away from the point difference, and although James frantically scored 21 points in the third quarter, the Lakers only led by one point into the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, the first game, James and thick eyebrows were affected, the last 5 minutes of the game two people 6 1, the entire fourth quarter James only scored 2 points, with the old Zhan absolutely three points three points, the final failure.
After the game, Lakers coach Vogel said, "It's a game with a playoff mentality. Westbrook said, "We have to move on and get ready for the next game." A quick mindset shift is needed here. ”
What is heartwarming is that the Pelicans satirize the Lakers up and down after the game. Talking about the lights off today's shooting training, Pelicans coach Green said, "We've all shot in the dark, so let's keep training and get some motivation." ”
McCollum said, "We understand the importance of this game, we have a big 2-0 lead in the previous season, we want to rewrite the score to 3-0 and send them another defeat. ”
It is worth mentioning that after James threw a no-no-no,000 tie, Ingram taunted his former teammate, shouting, "LEBRICK." "It's really a shame for James and his Lakers this season.