Third Quarter Struggles
Throughout the Lakers’ losses this year, there has been one come on theme – playing catch up. The team often digs themselves into a deep hole and struggles to come back and win the game. As can be seen from their scores, the Lakers have lost a majority of their games in single digits.
For the most part, the Lakers’ late game struggles is a result of the team’s early game success. The team on average allows 56 points in the first half per game – the fourth-highest in the league. Moreover, the Lakers average only 53.7 points in the first half per game – less than what they give up.
On Saturday the Lakers found themselves losing in a close battle again. Instead of playing a bad first half, however, the team gave up their five point halftime lead in the third quarter. Additionally, they allowed the Blazers to outscore them in the fourth and lost the game.
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Let’s hope that the Lakers can figure out their problems and get a win tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Merry Christmas!