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The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest win was their most satisfying so far early in the 2023-24 season, ending an 11-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers.
After an overtime game, the Lakers finally overcame the difficulties in the regular season and defeated the Clippers, improving their record to 3 wins and 2 losses. The Lakers looked like they were going to suffer another horrific loss after allowing the Clippers to erase an eight-point deficit in the final two minutes, but the Purple and Gold eventually held on.
LeBron James made 13 of 19 shots and scored 35 points efficiently, becoming the team’s top scorer. However, James was at his best in the fourth quarter, scoring multiple shots to give the Lakers a slight lead.
Anthony Davis discusses James’ late-game heroics and how he was able to be so efficient. “He’s been really good at the beginning of the season,” Davis said. “I thought they were building up time early on and then letting him flow throughout the fourth quarter.
“And he’s making the right plays. He’s driving to the rim, his jump shot worked tonight in the mid-range, and he can make good calls for shooters on the outside when he’s double-teamed or driving to the rim. . He told everyone, the ball is going to come to you, I’m going to find you, get ready to shoot. Like that time he had to defend in the corner in front of our bench, he didn’t shoot and the ball went out of bounds , he yelled at him “Get ready to shoot! “Obviously, looking at his numbers, he’s a willing passer and the onus is on us to get it done. “When we get more rhythm, the guys get more rhythm and comfortable. , and knowing those passes are coming and the shots are going to go in, it just opens up the floor, especially for him coming off the pick-and-roll late in the game. “
James has a knack for taking over games when needed, and his performance against the Clippers wowed players like Jayson Tatum.
While the team hopes to limit James’ minutes to keep him fresh, it’s difficult to sit him when they find themselves in close games.
Anthony Davis says Cam Reddish’s role is exactly what he did against Clippers
Taurean Prince arrived late, so Darvin Ham named Cam Reddish as the last-minute backup starter. Reddish is a threat on defense and can shoot the ball on offense, a role Davis said will be the one he plays the rest of the way.
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