With 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Lakers up by one point over the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Russell Westbrook took an open mid-range jump shot with the idea of giving his team an extra possession.
But he missed the shot, and Portland’s Damian Lillard went on nail the eventual winning three-pointer as Los Angeles dropped to 0-3 to start the season.
LeBron James appeared frustrated by Westbrook’s decision, and after the game he was asked about his philosophy regarding going for a two-for-one possession in that situation. But he accused reporters of trying to set him up to criticize his teammate.