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LeBron James keeps it real about why Lakers are struggling offensively
TL;DR
LeBron James highlighted the Lakers' offensive struggles after their Game 1 loss to the Thunder, where they scored only 90 points. He attributed the issues to missing key players and the challenge of facing a top defensive team.
Key points
- Lakers scored only 90 points in Game 1
- LeBron James scored 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting
- Lakers held Thunder to 108 points
- Missing key players affects offensive performance
- LeBron emphasized the need to attack the paint
Los Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderLeBron JamesShai Gilgeous-Alexander
In Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers' defense was good enough to give them a real shot at victory. They held the Thunder, who averaged 119 points a game during the regular season, to 108 points, and they held reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 18 points while getting him to commit seven turnovers.
But the Lakers' offense was simply weak. They mustered 90 points and scored under 20 points in both the third and fourth quarters, and they shot 41.2% from the field and 33.3% from 3-point range. Those are numbers that will always result in a defeat, and they resulted in the Lakers losing Game 1 by 18 points.
With Luka Doncic still sidelined due to a hamstring strain, LeBron James, who scored 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting, James kept it real when he was asked after Game 1 where the team's offensive issues are coming from.
"We have a guy that averaged 37 a game (who is not in the lineup)… There's the issues right there. We're playing against the No. 1 defensive team in the NBA, as far as the ratings and everything. And when you play against great defenses, you have to have guys that can attract multiple defenders on the floor at all times. I feel like we got some great shots tonight, we missed them. When you play against the world champions, having a guy that averages 34, six and eight and eight and nine, whatever the hell it is, that's special. So we have to be better at finding ways to get to the blender, finding ways to get to the paint. We know they're a paint-swarming team, so they have to be better with getting to the paint and not turning the ball over and then shooting with confidence. But I feel like we got some really good looks."
Q&A
What did LeBron James say about the Lakers' offensive struggles?
LeBron James stated that the absence of a key player who averaged 37 points per game is a significant factor in their offensive issues.
How did the Lakers perform offensively in Game 1 against the Thunder?
The Lakers scored only 90 points, shooting 41.2% from the field and under 20 points in both the third and fourth quarters.
What factors did LeBron mention that affect the Lakers' offense?
LeBron mentioned the need for players who can attract multiple defenders and emphasized the importance of getting to the paint against a strong defensive team.