The Lakers' recent loss to the Milwaukee Bucks without LeBron James was an inconsistent effort and not a joking matter, writes columnist Dylan Hernández.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 47 points as the Lakers fell to 8-8 on the season with a 109-102 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday in Milwaukee.How the Lakers have played in James’ absence doesn’t feel like a joking matter, however.
Their defensive indifference was highlighted by a particularly dreadful sequence in the second quarter when the Bucks’ Bobby Portis beat the slow-retreating Lakers down the floor and scored in transition. The small lineup coach Vogel has fielded in recent games presented some problems in defending Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP scored 47 points on 18-for-23 shooting.
Like other teams before who played the Lakers before, the Bucks often double- and triple-teamed Davis in the post.“We missed some timely shots that we usually make, but my job is to accept the double team, put two on the ball and find the right guy. That’s what I’ve tried to do.”The Lakers made only four of 23 three-point tries in the second half; they wereCarmelo Anthony finished the game two for eight from behind the arc. Ellington and Monk were each one for seven.
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