LA Lakers Got CRUSHED By Kings Because Of LeBron James\’ Disappointing Performance

Los Angeles Lakers fans all around were hoping for the team to make a strong comeback in the 2022 NBA season. However, their hopes were crushed badly today. In the preseason encounter, the Sacramento Kings thrashed the purple and gold by 75-105. What more happened in the game? Keep reading to find out.

Kings Vanquish Lakers In The Preseason Encounter!

The Los Angeles Lakers began the preseason for the 2022–23 season on Monday night by visiting the Sacramento Kings after a protracted summer. And on Monday evening, when he took the bench for his first preseason game, the Darvin Ham era unofficially began. The Lakers led at the intermission thanks to a dominant first half. However, the Kings put together a great comeback in the final minutes to upset the Laker by 75-105.

All of the little playing time by the Big Three, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook, came in the opening period. They quickly took a 12-3 lead in the first quarter, thanks to Kendrick Nunn and Damian Jones. The hosts fell early in the first quarter before controlling the game for the duration of the first quarter and into the first half\’s intermission. Later, the Lakers battled terribly in the second half without AD, LeBron, Russ, or Nunn, as the Kings outscored them by more than 30 points.

Patrick Beverley, Austin Reaves, Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Thomas Bryant were the first four Lakers to enter the game off the bench. Thus, they should make up a strong defensive second unit. Although the performance of Davis at the start of the second quarter stood out. He made some solid defensive plays and drained a pick-and-pop three on a pass from Westbrook.

The Big Three Looked Strong!

The \’Big Three of the Lakers\’ team have not had a particularly successful year. The combination of LeBron, AD and Russ stood out, and they appeared to be a team that could play well together. There was space, which resulted in shots falling around the arc. Three points were scored on three mid-range shots, all of which were made in the corners and wings. 

All of it occurred despite LeBron\’s 0-for-7 field goal shooting and the fact that he was accountable for four of those missed goals. This also applies to the two midrange shots on the right side of the court. Westbrook persisted in applying pressure to the hoop, providing opportunities for himself and his teammates to score to build an early 12-3 lead and force the Kings to call a timeout. Providing him with the benefit of the doubt is a good example of how things may and ought to develop in the future.

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