Lakers shooting woes continue in loss to Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, are 0-2 to open the season, and it is becoming painfully evident that they are unable to shoot.

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The Los Angeles Lakers shot just 35.1% from the field and made just nine of 45 attempts from three-point range in a 103-97 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.

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The Lakers are currently 19-85 from three this season after a 10-for-40 night against the Golden State Warriors.

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James remarked on Thursday night, "If we have to rely on [adequate outside shooting] in every game, then we're in danger."

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"As a result, I don't worry or consider that. It depends on how fervently we play, how aggressively we play, and how committed we are to going out every night and competing.

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We must defend. We'll give ourselves an excellent chance to prevail when we defend.

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Russell Westbrook, a guard with the Lakers, had a very difficult time from the field against the Clippers, missing all 11 of his shots and only managing two points in 27 minutes.

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According to the LA Times, Westbrook remarked after the game, "Solid, played hard, all you can ask for." "Go to the next one," I said.

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The Lakers are having a difficult start to the season as they attempt to recover from a season in which they went from being the favourites to win the Western Conference to missing the playoffs.

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