Lakers Fans Are Embarrassed After Blowout Loss To Kings: “Figure It Out Darvin”

Lakers fans were not happy after the team fell to a 130-120 loss to the Kings at home.

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The Los Angeles Lakers were outclassed by the Sacramento Kings 120-130 in a devastating loss at home with major seeding consequences. The Lakers were up 30-13 early in the game but fell apart in the second quarter, entering halftime with a 15-point deficit at 57-72, getting outscored by 24 points in the second quarter.

Fans are embarrassed and furious at the result. 

Fans were quick to come after Darvin Ham.

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Fans weren’t surprised that the Lakers managed to blow a 17-point lead in a single quarter.

Fans were upset about the poor rotational decisions and over-reliance on Taurean Prince by Darvin Ham, criticizing the Lakers coach.

Fans also came after Anthony Davis for a very disappointing performance.

LeBron’s attempts to keep the Lakers in the game didn’t go unappreciated by fans.

Fans think the Lakers’ hopes of being a top-eight seed are over after this game.

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This was a massive loss for the Lakers, who fall further back of the top-six while officially losing their head-to-head season series with the Kings.

The Lakers saw LeBron James try to force a win with 31 points and 13 assists, with Rui Hachimura doing his part with 29 points. Anthony Davis was a massive letdown, scoring just 14 points on 5-13 shooting. Despite the Lakers’ theoretical size advantage, the Kings not only matched their physicality but also comfortably out-rebounded them.

The Kings had a sensational De’Aaron Fox performance lead them, as he dropped 44 points. Domantas Sabonis played solid defense on AD while putting up 12 points, 20 rebounds, and 12 assists. Former Laker Malik Monk torched them off the bench, scoring 26 points while dropping eight assists.


The Lakers Blew A Massive Opportunity

This loss came at the worst possible time for the Lakers. With a win over the Kings, they would have found themselves tied with the No. 8 seeded Mavericks and get within half a game of the No. 7 seeded Kings. Instead, they find themselves in the No. 10 spot with this loss, falling further behind Dallas and Sacramento while Golden State picked up a massive win over the Bucks to take the No. 9 seed.

Even if the Lakers make it into the play-in tournament, the result of that won’t be as exciting as many are hoping. They did make a great run to the WCF last year, but the strength of the West this season is far improved. They’d need a favorable matchup just to have a chance at making the second-round if they can even get out of the play-in at all.

Darvin Ham’s job is under massive threat. Despite their success since February, the Lakers haven’t been able to move up the standings because of the consistency of other teams ahead of them. They have a shot at making the No. 6 seed if they replicate what they achieved last year, but that scenario is looking unlikely.

They have the eight-toughest schedule in the NBA, with their rivals like the Mavericks, Kings, and Warriors having easier schedules. It’s now or never for the Lakers and especially Darvin Ham, as he won’t be able to justify being the head coach if they fail to make the playoffs this year.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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