Magic Johnson Sends Stern Warning To Lakers After Blowout Loss To Houston Rockets (TWEETS)

The Los Angeles Lakers likely thought they would have an easy time with the short Houston Rockets on Friday night, but that was not the case as they came out extremely flat.

Magic Johnson had a stark warning for his former team after their 112-97 defeat to the Rockets. He suggested that they’d be in serious trouble if they treated Houston like their first round opponents from Portland.

The Lakers better realize quick the Houston Rockets are not the Portland Trailblazers!!!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 5, 2020

Johnson noted how slow the Lakers were compared to the Rockets:

The Lakers had no energy, played slow, and were outplayed on both ends of the floor early in the game.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 5, 2020

James Harden was spectacular scoring 36 points against the Lakers and we had no answer for him ??‍♂️

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 5, 2020

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The team lost Game 1 to Portland as well, then reeled off four straight wins to advance.

This series is far from over, but the Lakers better adjust to the speed of the Rockets real quick or face being eliminated in the second round.