The Lakers got off to a great start to their road trip with a comeback win over the Bucks, earning a solid 128-124 win in double overtime despite missing veteran LeBron James. Anthony Davis once again wowed fans with 34 points, four blocks, two steals, two assists, and 23 rebounds.
D’Angelo Russell looked at his best in the second half and finished the night with 29 points, shooting 5-12 from 3-point range, along with 12 assists and seven rebounds. Austin Reaves also played a solid game and hit some big shots in the fourth quarter, even looking good in overtime with a big free throw and the biggest shot of the night in double overtime. As the main player, Rui Hachimura performed well with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
Russell’s brilliant comeback filled the team with energy.
LeBron James was out, so Spencer Dinwiddie remained in the starting lineup to replace him, while Russell returned from a one-game absence due to illness. He was joined by regulars Davis, Rui, and Austin as well as other great players. Things were not very good in the initial phase, as the team had to struggle a lot in the beginning to gain rhythm or unity.
They shot nearly 28% from the field in the first period and trailed by 19 points. Anthony Davis showed some athleticism and made a comeback from a one-on-one deficit as the Lakers trailed 32-16. The Lakers’ offence showed signs of life in the second quarter, and Rui was soon in double figures. Has reached.
Unfortunately for Los Angeles, Giannis Antetokounmpo was unable to find form throughout the opening half, finishing with 17 points and 11 boards, giving the Bucks a tough lead. The Lakers’ 48 points in the first half were the team’s lowest score so far this season, a sharp contrast to their previous game, when they scored 150 points.
The wave of happiness among fans due to the return of the Lakers
After going through a bad phase, finally, the Lakers made a great comeback, due to which the fans of the Lakers expressed happiness, and the good performances of almost all the players of the team were seen. On the other hand, there is a lot of discussion about the coach of the team. On one hand, the coach is being heavily criticized for the team’s defeat.
In such a situation, many people are also citing the good technique of the coach as the reason behind the team’s great comeback, and many players are giving credit for the victory to the coach of the team. The Lakers have touched the hearts of fans due to their excellent technology and excellent performance and have successfully taken a step forward in the game.
There is a need to strengthen the position of the Lakers regarding the upcoming games, in which the good performance of the main players of the team and the support of the team coach are necessary. Having a good coach on the team can decide the victory of the team, and good performance can also be seen against a strong team. In such a situation, the Lakers are now moving forward with full preparation.
The good strength of the head coach and key players on the team is ready to become the reason for victory in the upcoming games. In such a situation, there is great hope from the Lakers team that they will see excellent sporting performance in the future. Some players have made a great comeback after injury and illness and have taken their team to a new level, due to which all the fans seem very happy.