The Los Angeles Lakers can’t catch a break and lost the third consecutive game. Following two disappointing losses against the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets, respectively, the Purple and Gold landed in Atlanta trying to beat Trae Young and co.
Until the end of the third quarter, it looked like the Lakers would bounce back after Friday night’s loss, but the Hawks took over, dismantled the visitors, and won their 7th straight match.
The Lakers entered the 4th quarter with a 101-91 favorable result, but the Hawks didn’t give up and outscored them 38-20 in the final quarter to get the 129-121 win.
As usual, after every game, fans had something to say about the 17-time NBA champions. Even with Anthony Davis returning to action today, they couldn’t hold to their advantage to get past the inspired Hawks.
https://twitter.com/steph_burner/status/1487884617990430724
Vogel lost us this game. 10pt lead at the end of the 3rd quarter then he takes out Monk and puts in tht.
— Happy Lakers fan (@oprahsideclark) January 30, 2022
LMAOOO THIS IS SAD MAN pic.twitter.com/dyXVtDRsH5
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) January 30, 2022
What good is elite offense if you’re playing awful defense? Lakers can’t win shootouts because they can’t get stops when they absolutely need to
— BBK (@xBBKx) January 30, 2022
https://twitter.com/KentrellsTwin/status/1487884544250298369https://twitter.com/KawhisBurnerrr/status/1487884599061618691https://twitter.com/cbanksburner24/status/1487884575502057473
Lakers blew another double digit lead and lost again… trade everybody except Malik
— Zak (@dloisthegoat123) January 30, 2022
Avery Bradley in the starting lineup pic.twitter.com/wIV0BQ5mPn
— 𝘉𝘙𝘠 ⁶ 𝘔𝘖𝘕𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘈 ²³ 👑 (@BMACK_3) January 30, 2022
Blew another double-digit lead, most in the NBA. Embarrassingly pathetic defense. No heart, maybe no playoffs either.
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) January 30, 2022
It’s over yall mfs trash 🗑
— soslamy23 (@susan1234456789) January 30, 2022
— ML Chachere (@ChachereMl) January 30, 2022
The basketball IQ of a veteran team is atrocious. Taking bad shots with the game on the line. Not getting the ball to your best player. The late game execution is indicative of a lottery team. Nowhere near a championship team
— kap (@hopefulmetsfan) January 30, 2022
— ML Chachere (@ChachereMl) January 30, 2022
Team is not good for the mental health pic.twitter.com/tLdJaT1i9C
— 🦋 (@Turbotbh) January 30, 2022
Clippers doing better than the super team. pic.twitter.com/vo87YDoOe2
— 21problems (@21footbal) January 30, 2022
— Cam Boozer to ATL (@gcap24) January 30, 2022
How many losses and bad lineups do you need to see before you fire Frank Vogel pic.twitter.com/44YmJJRAZk
— LeTOPSCORERALLTIME (@TheGoated1one) January 30, 2022
We rellying on a 37 yo to save our ass everynight.. Vogel should be gone already
— Bron's 4th child (@JoaoNasser) January 30, 2022
Let me remind people Westbrook is in his prime and getting outplayed by Trae Young…..
— Mendo🦈 (@Mzndoza) January 30, 2022
How this team loses games this year
1. Turnovers
2. Defense
3. Missed free throws
4. Vogel’s rotation
5. Lazy effort
— LAKESHOW 💜💛 (@Lakers17rings) January 30, 2022
https://twitter.com/ColetrainCTP/status/1487885051467546631https://twitter.com/LakeShowBabyy/status/1487885354942173184
Blow up the whole bench pic.twitter.com/8xzMCGsCDm
— Jordan (@JordanDaBoss24) January 30, 2022
Lakers fans are constantly stressed about their team. They don’t seem to be able to turn things around and this situation only gets worse by the day. They are now asking for plenty of trades to see if that changes anything on the court, as well as Frank Vogel’s firing.
Malik Monk and Anthony Davis were the best players for the Purple and Gold, scoring 33 and 27 points, respectively. Russell Westbrook finished with 20.
On the other end, Trae Young dropped 36 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 12 assists. John Collins added 20 points and 11 rebounds, ruining the Lakers’ plans to return to winning ways this Sunday. With the loss, the Californians rank 9th in the Western Conference, three games below the .500 mark (24-27).
