Los Angeles Lakers are having a nightmare season in the NBA. The most winning franchise in history along with Boston (17 consecrations) presents a record of 31 wins and 47 lossesa record that currently places him in 11th place in the Western Conference, out until the playoff playoffs with four games remaining. A) Yes, it seems almost impossible for him to at least get into play-in. What are the reasons why a team with many stars in its squad, including one of the best players in history such as Lebron Jamesand who was champion two seasons ago, is this present suffering?
To start, Emphasis must be placed on LeBron’s bad season, 37, in terms of injuries. Until now, The King played 57 games out of 78 as a result of problems with his right ankle and knee, sprains and entry into the health and safety protocols for Covid-19 and suspensions (he missed a game due to a fight against Isaiah Stewart, Detroit pivot ). When the former Cleveland was on court, the Lakers had a balance of 31 losses and 26 wins, that is, a 45.6% effectiveness. However, in his absence the winning average barely reaches a 23.8%. LeBron’s absence means having out the team’s best scoring average (30.3 points per game) as well as the best in rebounds (8.2), steals (1.3) and blocks (1.1).
Frank Vogel, DT of the LA Lakers, in the recent loss vs. Denver. (AP)
As well there are aspects of the game that reflect the bad present of Frank Vogel’s set. His poor defensive performance places him among the teams that received the most points per game. So far they were 114.8 goals per game, a figure that places him between the five that suffered the most in this aspecttied with Charlotte and second only to Portland (115.1), Sacramento (115.7), and Houston (118.1). Having an average of 111.6 points in favor per duel, his differential between points converted and received is in the red: -3.1.
When LeBron is not on the court, the Lakers have a hard time. (Reuters)
This implies one of the biggest disappointments of the season for a team that prior to its start was chosen as the second favorite to win the championship according to the traditional survey of the General Managerswhich is prepared by the official site of the NBA in the United States through 48 questions to the managers of each of the 30 teams in the tournament. The only team ahead of the Lakers was Brooklyn, which is 10th in the East. Oh…
It is worth remembering that the first six of each Conference qualify directly for the playoffs. By the West they are already inside Phoenix, Memphis, Golden State and Dallas; while in the East they have already guaranteed their place Miami, Boston, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the 7th and the 8th they will play a game against each other; whoever wins will enter directly while the loser will have to play against the winner of another duel that will face the 9th and 10th
A miracle that is not easy for Angelenos
To everything mentioned above, it must be added that what is coming is not easy for LeBron and company. This Tuesday, at 11:30 p.m. (Star+)the Lakers will be measured as visitors to Phoenix, first in the West. It is worth noting that the yellow and purple team is two games away from San Antonio, the last one that is earning its place in the playoffs, with four to play and on top of that they have lost the tiebreaker against Texas.
For their part, the spurs will play, also this Tuesday, against Denver (5th) (DirecTV at 10 p.m.), which will be available at Facundo Campazzowho already has seven games in a row without taking the field for his team.
Facu Campazzo already has seven games without minutes.
Meanwhile, Minnesota (7th), which in the recent victory against Houston by 139-132 had Leandro Bolmaro at the bank, you will receive Washington (12° in the East).
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The nightmare of the Lakers and LeBron James in the NBA