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.
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.
The Lakers are currently 19-85 from three this season after a 10-for-40 night against the Golden State Warriors.
James remarked on Thursday night, "If we have to rely on [adequate outside shooting] in every game, then we're in danger."
"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.
We must defend. We'll give ourselves an excellent chance to prevail when we defend.
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.
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.
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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