When it comes to a great NBA Christmas game, especially when it comes to Lakers games, James' performance tends to be the focus of widespread discussion. In this game against the Celtics, the Lakers lost 115-126, and James' performance has become a hot topic for some fans.
In this game, James played 37 minutes, shooting 5 of 14, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 5 of 6 free throws, 16 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 turnovers, with a plus/minus of -11.
Fans often have their own opinions about the outcome of the game, believing that the loss is James' responsibility. However, we need to look at such results objectively and take into account several objective circumstances that cannot be ignored.
First of all, the Celtics are currently performing well in the league, firmly at the top of the table, and are undoubtedly a top team. Facing them, any team faces a great challenge, and the probability that the Lakers will beat them is not high. In this case, James has given it his all and done the best he can.
Secondly, James himself pointed out the Lakers' current predicament, with the roster not healthy enough and injury issues becoming a significant factor.
The Los Angeles Lakers' failure to complete their expected championship-level performance against the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day has led LeBron James to make worrying remarks suggesting that the Lakers don't have what it takes to compete with the top teams at the moment.
In this game, James encountered a lot of difficulties and gave a candid assessment of the position of the Lakers in the championship contention, pointing out that the Lakers still need to do a lot of things.
The Lakers had expected to show the league on Christmas Day what they were capable of beating the NBA's best team, however, they ended up losing the game by 11 points.
"I think the best teams in the league right now are the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they're basically healthy. The Oklahoma City Thunder, with the exception of Giddey, is also basically healthy. Boston Celtics, they're completely healthy. But I don't think we're healthy right now. I don't think we're in the form we want to be and compete with the top teams until we get better and better...... We're going to get better. ”
It's obviously unrealistic to expect an injury-ridden team to beat an in-form opponent, and in that case, there's no shame in a Lakers loss, and James alone can't be blamed for the loss.
Therefore, the outcome of this game is not a full reflection of James' individual abilities or responsibilities, but rather a reflection of the overall situation of the Lakers. He did his best in limited conditions and worked hard to meet the challenges of top opponents.
When evaluating this game, we need to take into account the context of the game and the overall situation of the team, and avoid over-pointing individual players alone.
This loss does not erase James's strength and contribution as a player, and I believe he will continue to work hard in future games to lead the Lakers to meet more challenges and show better performances.
In the final analysis, many fans say that the Lakers' loss is James' fault, but there are two objective circumstances that must be taken into account.
The first is that the Celtics' record is now the first in the league, and there is no doubt that the top team is strong, and the probability that the Lakers could have won is not very high, and James has tried his best.
Second, James has already said that the Lakers are not healthy enough and full of injuries, so they can't expect to beat the complete Celtics, it's hard to win.
Therefore, the Lakers are not ashamed of this loss, and James cannot take the blame for this loss.