On December 26, Beijing time, the NBA ushered in the annual Christmas game, and fans are full of anticipation, hoping to see the wonderful performance of top stars. However, no one expected that in this focus battle, the Lakers lost in embarrassment, and James also suffered an empty basket, like an absurd drama that makes people suffocate.
The Christmas game has always been a major event in the NBA, the focus of attention. The Lakers vs. the Celtics, this game is not only a matchup between Los Angeles and Boston, but also a clash between two traditional giants. However, as the game progressed, the Lakers were exhausted on the court and ultimately failed to hold their home court.
James, the all-time basketball legend who played in the NBA Christmas Game for 18 consecutive years, has now suffered an empty basket. In the game, James performed averagely, shooting 5-of-14 from the field and scoring a quasi-triple-double of 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. However, it was the mistake at the crucial moment that became his most embarrassing stroke of the game.
In the final quarter of the second half, James not only faced an empty basket error, but was also stealed by the opponent in the last 2 minutes and 40 seconds, creating an opportunity for the Celtics to counterattack. This series of mistakes left the Lakers 15 points behind, and Vanderbilt was replaced by James, and the Lakers were ultimately unable to reverse the decline and unfortunately lost. This also made James suffer three consecutive defeats in the Christmas War, and the Lakers seemed to be in an embarrassing situation of "the law of 115 losses in the Christmas War".
It wasn't just the result that disappointed the fans, James almost suffered a bigger blow in the game. During a chase for Brown, James hit the opponent's knee and fell to the ground in pain. Although it was not a big problem in the end, this scene made the fans feel distressed, and the atmosphere of the Lakers became more dignified for a while.
In addition to the Lakers, the Warriors, another powerful Western team, also failed to win the Christmas game. Curry was similarly embarrassed in the loss to the Nuggets, shooting 7-of-21 from the field. The Warriors and Lakers, as strong teams in the West, are on the verge of making the playoffs, and fans are disappointed with the performance of both teams.
Overall, this Christmas game has left fans disappointed and perhaps more expected. The traditional powerhouses Lakers and Warriors were defeated together, and top stars James and Curry did not perform as well as they should. However, basketball games are like this, winning and losing are a common thing, and there is endless suspense and expectation between winning and losing. It will be interesting to see how these teams will emerge in the next game.