On April 4, Beijing time, 118-129, the Lakers suffered 6 consecutive defeats, and the hope of the play-offs was already quite slim. In this battle, James was suspended due to an ankle injury, but although he lost the game, it seems that old Zhan's mood was not greatly affected, and in the last moments of the game, he and his teammates chatted on the sidelines, talking and laughing.
According to Lakers reporter Dan Woike, he saw James limping in the players' tunnel, "I asked him how he was doing, and he said, 'I feel better, I'll be fine.'" Lakers coach Vogel said of James' absence, "LeBron's ankle was particularly sore after the last game. ”
Without James, Thick Brow and Westbrook tried their best. Throughout the game, Thick Brow played 34 minutes and 34 seconds, shooting 11 of 25 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, with 28 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Westbrook played 34 minutes, shooting 11-of-15 from the field, 5-of-10 from the free throw line, scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, and clipping Cousins.
However, that wasn't enough to help the Lakers win this crucial battle. In the final moments of the game, when Jokic stepped onto the free throw line, Lakers fans had left the field in large numbers, and they were already desperate.
However, the camera is given to James on the sidelines, who looks relaxed, chatting with Ariza next to him, talking and laughing.
As for the other Lakers players, at the last moment, Wei Shao looked quite frustrated, his thick eyebrows were also bowed, and the monster's expression was solemn and looked sad.
Lakers star O'Neal has re-established the team, "We need to get rid of those contracts that are about to expire, and the players who can't play a role, and build a younger, more capable lineup around LeBron." Age is a factor. Anthony Davis has been injured all season and you need to keep him healthy. My point is to keep LeBron and AD and adjust everyone else. ”