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LeBron James takes responsibility for Lakers' Game 4 loss
TL;DR
LeBron James acknowledged his poor performance in the Lakers' 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Rockets, where he scored only 10 points and had eight turnovers. This puts pressure on the Lakers to win Game 5 at home to close out the series.
Key points
- LeBron James had a poor performance in Game 4
- Lakers lost to the Rockets 115-96
- James took responsibility for the defeat
- Lakers lead the series 3-1
- Game 5 is crucial for closing out the series
LeBron JamesLos Angeles LakersHouston Rockets
LeBron James was the biggest reason the Los Angeles Lakers took a surprising 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. His outstanding play allowed them to shock the doubters and put themselves on the verge of sweeping the Rockets, even without the injured Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
But James had an awful performance in Game 4 on Sunday. He made just two of his nine field-goal attempts and had 10 points and eight turnovers in a 115-96 loss. Now there is a bit of added pressure on Los Angeles to close out the series at home in Game 5 on Wednesday.
He did take responsibility for the defeat afterward.
"It started with me, obviously," James said. "My turnovers were unacceptable."
James was one of several Lakers who didn't get the job done. Starting guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard both shot 3-of-8 from the field and missed all of their combined five 3-point attempts. Starting center Deandre Ayton had 15 points and eight rebounds in the first half, but he was ejected in the third quarter after being called for a flagrant 2 foul following an elbow to the face of Sengun.
Q&A
What did LeBron James say about the Lakers' Game 4 loss?
LeBron James took responsibility for the loss, stating, 'It started with me, obviously. My turnovers were unacceptable.'
How did LeBron James perform in Game 4 against the Rockets?
In Game 4, LeBron James scored only 10 points and made just two of his nine field-goal attempts, along with eight turnovers.
What is at stake for the Lakers in Game 5 against the Rockets?
The Lakers face added pressure to win Game 5 at home to close out the series after their loss in Game 4.
