The Los Angeles Lakers fell 120-134 to the Golden State Warriors in a game that has brought the Warriors within half a game of the Lakers in the standings. Lakers fans were fuming at the result, as the team dropped a crucial game in Anthony Davis‘ absence.
Final pic.twitter.com/fWaUwihxmw
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 10, 2024
Most fans zoned in on Darvin Ham being responsible for this loss.
If Ham knew how to coach this game is easily winnable.
— Ry (@JustRyCole) April 10, 2024
Fans said that they’d want Darvin Ham to be fired at the end of the season even if the Lakers win the title.
even if the Lakers somehow miraculously win this championship.. they gotta fire this nimrod at the parade. I cannot take another season of this fuckery man 🤣🤣🤣
— 73-9 and THEY LIED (@CuffsTheLegend) April 10, 2024
Analyst Nick Wright also went in on Darvin Ham’s puzzling rotations during the game.
The biggest Lakers game of the year, literally likely the difference between being the 7 seed and the 10 seed, and after battling for nearly an entire quarter to make it a game again, Ham ends the 3rd with Vincent-D’Lo-Prince-Dinwiddie-Hayes lineup & POOF game over.
So, so bad.
— nick wright (@getnickwright) April 10, 2024
Fans were in disbelief watching the Lakers dig their own grave during this game with poor effort and weird rotations.
the fuck am I watching bro pic.twitter.com/e0r7RuKLY2
— Toxic ☣️ (@ToxicLakers) April 10, 2024
Fans appreciated LeBron’s efforts until the end to try and earn the win.
I can appreciate LeBron still trying in this one.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) April 10, 2024
Fans were confused as to why the Lakers came into this game with such bad energy.
wtf y’all doing @Lakers
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) April 10, 2024
Fans think the Lakers season is already over because they didn’t iron out their issues earlier in the season.
ad & bron both get sick to end the season
vando doesn’t get back in time to finish off the year after the foot injury
just want everyone to know dat if this team was simply serious after the IST
this last week could’ve been meaningless for the lakers
grave was dug already 🤷♂️
— Coach Rome (@Rome_Beast) April 10, 2024
The Lakers had LeBron James put up a great game without Anthony Davis, ending the night with 33 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists. Austin Reaves put up 22 points with seven rebounds and six assists, while Rui Hachimura notched 20 points and 11 assists.
The Warriors were led by a vintage Klay Thompson night, with the guard dropping 27 points on the night. Draymond Green had 15 points and 10 assists, hitting five straight threes in the first half. Stephen Curry put up 23 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in a complete night as Golden State kept themselves alive in the West playoff race.
The Playoff Race Is Nearing Its End
Tonight’s games led to major developments in the Western Conference playoff race. The top-five has been officially locked up with both the Clippers and Mavericks winning their games, making a 4-5 matchup between the teams inevitable. The race for No. 6 is still on, with the Pelicans ending the night at No. 6 with a one-game lead over the No. 7 Suns.
The top-six is virtually out of reach for both the Warriors and Lakers, with both franchises focusing on getting out of the 9-10 matchup and finishing the season as the eighth or ninth seed. The Warriors are just half a game behind the Lakers for the No. 9 seed now, with the No. 8 Sacramento Kings just half a game ahead of the Lakers.
If LA won tonight, they’d currently occupy the No. 8 seed with a half-game lead on the Kings and guaranteeing a finish ahead of the Warriors in the standings. Instead, the Lakers have two must-win games to end the season as Golden State catches up and the Kings look to consolidate.
There aren’t any seeds left to play for after this week, so all these teams should embrace playoff mode already and maximize their wins heading into the playoffs to have positive momentum on their side.
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