In a rout against the Warriors, the Lakers never seemed in a position to win the game. The gap is significant with the title favorites, which will not surprise many people. This first match also highlighted the big problem present within the workforce. It’s not for lack of warning…
The season started badly for the Lakers. Despite a certain provocation signed Anthony Davis, his teammates failed to spoil the party for the Warriors, who received their ring after their last title acquired in June. There is quite a gap between the Angelinos and the competition (see you here), especially when it comes to shooting. A definitely sensitive point on the side of the City of Angels.
The problem the Lakers need to fix fast
Conserving Russell Westbrook, the Pourpre et Or took risks. The front office did not want to sacrifice him to recruit a new player, such as Buddy Hield, long quoted to strengthen the ranks. These shooting problems however appeared very quickly against Golden State on Tuesday evening. It’s simple: no one has managed to find the target.
The Lakers have a jump-shooting problem.
Their starters combined to shoot 6 of 31 (19%) on jump shots in last night’s loss at GSW.
Anthony Davis, 0 of 5
LeBron James, 3 of 13
Pat Beverley, 1 of 5
Russell Westbrook, 2 of 4
Lonnie Walker IV, 0 of 4— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) October 19, 2022
The Lakers have a jumpshoot problem. The Holders combined a 6/31 (19%) on jumpshots last night in the loss to GSW.
Anthony Davis, 0 out of 5
LeBron James, 3 of 13
Pat Beverley, 1 out of 5
Russell Westbrook, 2 of 4
Lonnie Walker IV, 0 out of 4.
If Westbrook is your best shooter in a certain area, then that’s definitely not good news. It is however the reality of the Lakers this Tuesday evening.
Of course, the Warriors defense certainly played, especially since Draymond Green was on the floor, as was Andrew Wiggins and company. But this shooting problem was highlighted a long time ago at the Lakers. Even LeBron James, during his press conference, attacked his “supporting cast” for this wrong address.
— End Of The Bench Sports (@EndOfBench) October 19, 2022
“I kinda saw it coming”
Even before this game, the Lakers knew the shot was going to be a big deal. The meeting against the Warriors confirmed this theory. It remains to be seen how to fix it now, with a possible trade or other solutions for Darvin Ham. The latter is expected at the turn.
