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‘How Bad Can You Be’: Fans Left Unimpressed After LeBron James & Lakers’ Close Win vs Rockets?

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a convincing win over the Houston Rockets. While the game was good, there were not many positives coming from the game. However, the one major positive was the new Lakers’ rotation. Promoting Avery Bradley up to the starters position got them the defense that they were lacking in their lineup. But all in all, it was a very sloppy game for both sides.

This is the first of their matchups, and the purple and gold are at an advantage. With a 10 point win, they will enter the next contest with great confidence, especially considering they are playing on the road. For Houston, turnovers made their life hell, giving the ball away 25 times. Both sides were inefficient from the field, with most points coming off fast breaks.

Oct 27, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after being ejected from the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 123-115. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

The purple and gold continue to let down late in the game as the Rockets took over in the fourth quarter. After leading by almost 30 points, they allowed the Rockets to cut it to 10. Likewise, fans were not happy customers as they took to twitter to express their worries.

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Lakers pick up the win in a sloppy game

Fans were unimpressed to see the Lakers fall down to just a 10 point lead after leading by over 25 points. They again put up Melo as the savior who was the only efficient scorer for the night. Apart from him, none of the big stars stepped up and fans were not impressed with the Lakers’ offensive showcase.

Lakers going through the motions lol I have to get use to games like these the next couple of months

— AW. (@austinw_93) November 1, 2021

Lakers seemed like they struggled to score, except for Carmelo, they were lucky the rockets were trash

— Aristotle (@ByrnndiWrld) November 1, 2021

Lakers played too soft with their lead 2H.

— chef Jeff (@chefJeff808) November 1, 2021

Lakers only scored 95 points against this weak defense. They haven’t really impressed me tbh

— It Me, NFL Expert (@ChampagneChonny) November 1, 2021

Lakers could easily be 1-6 if it weren’t for a pillow soft schedule so far. Don’t think they’ve been particularly good in any of these games so far. Oh well, I’ll take it

— Parks (@dparks24) November 1, 2021

The Lakers were up 28 and won by ten how bad can you be

— Isaiah Rosenow (@IsaiahRosenow) November 1, 2021

I hate that the lakers made the score look more respectable than it was

— Mikeyy (@feelinglike_KB) November 1, 2021

Lakers started off hot asl just for them to end up with 95-85 ???????

— ᥫ᭡ (@jedifairy) November 1, 2021

WE ARE SMOKING THAT ROCKETS PACK TONIGHT! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/vsIb65ux3B

— Jeff Kelton (@AngelsBruh27) November 1, 2021

Lakers W mood

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— GoldenKnightⒸ (@GoldenKnightGFX) November 1, 2021

For the purple and gold, the only efficient player was Carmelo Anthony. Melo caught fire yet again, going off for 23 points off the bench. The ‘Big 3’ did not have a big night for the Lake show. Russ tallied 20 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. LeBron was all over the place, but did not enjoy an efficient night overall. He put up 15 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals on 31% shooting. AD was not on his best performance either, as he went for 16 points shooting under 50% from the field.

For Houston, apart from a run in the fourth quarter, they did not have a great game. With 25 turnovers, they scored over 20 points in just one of the first three quarters. Their leading scorer eric Gordon with 17 points followed by Christian Wood, who tallied 16. Their late game resurgence was led by Kenyon Martin Jr. who scored 12 points in just 16 minutes.

None of the teams shot over 50% from the field or even crossed the 30% mark from deep. It was a sloppy game throughout as big stars failed to make their impacts. For the Lakers, late game concerns keep flooding.

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