Do the Lakers really want to go to the playoffs? Seeing them play in the second half against the Nets, we can ask ourselves the question… While they had signed a very good first quarter, LeBron James' teammates collapsed against a formation that remained on nine defeats in ten matches.
“It’s no more making excuses and feeling sorry for ourselves” Darvin Ham launches. “We have to play basketball!” It was the same players in the first half as in the second… We just have to decide which team we want to be. »
Angry, Darvin Ham seeks explanations for this failed second half with only 44 points scored.
“They started to take over and we collapsed. We gave the impression of being annoyed by certain decisions that we should have made and which did not go our way… They took their shots, we slowed down the game, and we started to keep the ball and doubt. And it gives this result. It's the story of two different halves. This first half was what we were looking for… after the last two matches, the last two victories. The lack of consistency showed in the second half. »
“Frustrating” but not “worrying”
What does Anthony Davis think, clearly forgotten in attack after a very good start to the match. “I wouldn’t say it’s worrying, but it’s definitely frustrating” he summarizes.
For LeBron James, the problem is clearly defensive: “They were able to find rhythm, shoot well from distance, and Cam Thomas caught fire… I would say that not making stops affected our energy. »
And how can you forget this disappointment and avoid a hangover? “We’re going to watch the NFL playoffs tomorrow!” » LeBron saysas the Blazers arrive at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.
