The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disheartening defeat on Wednesday, as they were dominated by the Miami Heat in a 134-93 loss. The Heat’s performance was led by Tyler Herro, whose explosive third-quarter display shattered the Lakers’ night on Wednesday.
But it wasn’t just the offensive struggles that upset fans. The Lakers’ defense was a glaring issue throughout the game. The Lakers’ defense was flat-out embarrassing, with the team failing to make any significant stops. As the Heat built their lead, the Lakers struggled to defend, often appearing disengaged. Fans watching from home were quick to notice the lack of effort, particularly in the second half.
Lakers just GAVE UP.
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) December 5, 2024
Literally walking back on defense 😭 pic.twitter.com/kKafP0n1J4
Some video, which quickly went viral, showed the Lakers players walking back down the court after missed shots. The Lakers players displayed a shocking lack of urgency to stop Miami’s fast-break opportunities. The lackluster performance sent shockwaves through the fanbase, and many called out the team for their apparent disregard for defense.
Lazy asses
— izzy franco (@izzyfranco59661) December 5, 2024
The Lakers need to find their fire—lack of effort on defense is tough to watch.
— Space Splits (@SpaceSplits) December 5, 2024
Shameful.
— Pampy (@PampyFloss) December 5, 2024
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Horrible effort
— Damien SixOne (@damien_sixone) December 5, 2024
This is terrible the NBA gotta do something about this
— ace.app (@aceapp4) December 5, 2024
pathetic😂
— ForABetterWorld (@FenteBrothers) December 5, 2024
LeBron James Slams The Los Angeles Lakers Lakers’ Players For Lack Of Effort In Blowout Loss To Heat
James ended the game against the Heat with a team-high 29 points, eight assists, and five rebounds. Following the game, the Lakers star didn’t shy away from showing his frustration at his team’s lackluster performance on Wednesday.
“There’s no schemes or Xs and Os that are gonna get you through that. If you don’t want to come to compete, then that’s other issues. We gotta figure it out,” James said.
The Lakers’ shooting struggles have been a recurring theme in recent games, and this blowout loss to the Heat highlighted the depth of their issues. Moreover, the Lakers have now lost four games by 25 points or more in the past 12 days. The road trip has now seen the Lakers fall to a 1-2 record, and there’s mounting pressure to find solutions.
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