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Los Angeles Lakers: Evaluating LeBron James in crunch time

By Ronald Agers

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 24, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 131-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 24: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 24, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 131-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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The Spurs overtime thriller!

I’ll just let the moment speak for itself…

Okay sure, he missed two critical free throws and a jumper to win the game. BUT in this game he actually took the big shots. This was his best game in the clutch. He dropped 28 points and was super aggressive. I was very impressed and said so…

"To all the people that will clown LeBron James about the misses in free throws and the last shot I say this… SO WHAT?!!!! This is basketball, players miss shots. But unlike the last two games, LeBron James was WILLING to take the free throws and the last shot. Did he do this in the first two games? No."

Let’s skip Phoenix. The game was over in the first five seconds. Denver? Now Lance owns that one!

The Rematch vs. San Antonio…

LeBron James accomplished a lot in this game rewriting the history books…

He passed a Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal for all time field goals made…

Then he passes Dirk Nowitzki on the all time scoring list…

In a  back and forth game that again was winnable for the Lakers, even though  LeBron James scored 11 points in the last frame. DeMar DeRozan takes over the game and leads the Spurs to victory.

My issue was not with James on the offensive end. it was on the defensive. Instead of taking the challenge and stopping the Spurs best player, that responsibility was left to a second year player in Josh Hart.

35 points, 11 rebounds adds to another loss.