LeBron James, Lakers Disappoint NBA Fans with Loss to Pistons Despite AD Scoring 37
After the Los Angeles Lakers' 115-103 loss to the struggling Detroit Pistons on Monday night, fans were disappointed to see LeBron James and the team drop a game after a strong 3-0 season start.
The Lakers fell to 4-3 on the season, while the Pistons improved to 3-5. Prior to their victory, the Pistons were 0-3 at home but came out strong against the Lakers, outscoring them 67-53 in the first half.
James finished the night with 20 points, eight rebounds and eleven assists while shooting 7-of-16 from the field in the loss. Anthony Davis exploded with 37 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.
Lakers fans were disappointed with the 39-year-olds performance as he finished the game with a plus-minus of -16.
On the other side of the court, Cade Cunnigham posted 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists while Jaden Ivey contributed with 26 points.
After losing three of their last four games, Los Angeles is now facing some pressure following their impressive start under first-year head coach JJ Redick.
With concerns over A.D.'s health and how long he can endure while averaging 35.8 minutes per game, along with the lack of a consistent third option behind Davis and James, fans are beginning to worry about the fate of the season.
The Lakers will travel to Memphis on Wednesday to take on the Ja Morant and the Grizzlies.
