The Lakers had a big win against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, with LeBron James reaching an amazing milestone of 15,000 field goals, becoming second in the history of the NBA. But the joy didn’t last long. On Monday, they faced a tough blowout loss to the Timberwolves, bringing their season record down to 12-9.
LeBron James had a tough game, scoring only 10 points, and this is his lowest this season. He couldn’t find his rhythm and shot just 25% from the field. He also had six turnovers. Cameras found him flexing his right hand on the bench, suggesting he might have been in some discomfort.
The Timberwolves dominated the game from start to finish, leading by as many as 36 points in the fourth quarter. Julius Randle led Minnesota with 18 points, while Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 12 rebounds. The bench also played a significant role, contributing 54 points.
LeBron James: "We're just not good offensively right now. I think we spent so much time on trying to get our defense corrected that our offense just took a toll and took a back seat to that."
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In the post-game session, LeBron James told the reporters, “We’re just not good offensively right now. I think we spent so much time on trying to get our defense corrected that our offense just took a toll and took a back seat to that.”
Fans react to LeBron James’ struggles
Usually, LeBron James averages 22.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 9.4 assists in his 22nd year. But against the Timberwolves, he just scored his season-low 10 points. On Monday night, he barely avoided recording his ninth game with fewer than 10 points.
With this tough game and the Lakers’ big loss to the Timberwolves, fans are questioning if age is starting to affect the veteran.
LeBron's mental is the worst I've seen in a long time
— ClosetedBronsexual (@AllThingsBron) December 3, 2024
People are overreacting as if he's a physically different player than he was 6 games ago, that's not the case
Fatigue plays a part don't get me wrong but if Franz missed that shot the collateral would look a LOT different rn pic.twitter.com/VrLoP4zs5p
Niggas are saying it’s a "slump".Ive watched LeBron in a 5 game slump before but if you actually watch the game literally everything in his game has declined from last season.
— ⁶𓅓²³ (@HoodiTron) December 3, 2024
It’s over and that’s okay I just feel bad that never watched him in his prime pic.twitter.com/SLNJUg4ziu
This LeBron slump doesn’t feel right… It’s making me feel something… idk might have to call in sick tomorrow because I just don’t feel right knowing that LeBron is playing like this… @KingJames I got your back forever and always 🐐 pic.twitter.com/xlME7SKDC1
— Bryant (@bryantintown) December 3, 2024
Lebron James is not washed, still an elite player for sure
— Des (@desappointment) December 3, 2024
But the way he plays like he’s one and only option and that he has to do it all is absolutely hurting the team and his legacy
LEAIRBALL 💨
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) December 3, 2024
LeBron James struggled from deep again tonight, going 0-4 from three, including an airball on this attempt 😬
This extends his three-point slump to 0-19 over the last four games 😳
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