After the Los Angeles Lakers inexplicably lost to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game Anthony Davis rested, LeBron James questioned whether his teammates had an understanding of the sense of urgency that was needed.
Each defeat continues to put the Lakers in a deeper hole when it comes to making the playoffs. James not only has an eight-year NBA Finals streak that’s in jeopardy, but he also hasn’t missed the playoffs since his second season.
While Lakers head coach Luke Walton acknowledged some of his young players are learning on the fly, he expressed confidence the team would play with the necessary intensity.