The Los Angeles Lakers’ new duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic face challenges in their early games, raising questions about their chemistry. In a crucial game against the Hornets, LeBron took the final shot, missing both attempts. Luka explained the decision was based on LeBron’s hot hand, while LeBron credited coach J.J. Redick’s play design. Both players are working to adjust and find their rhythm together.
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ new dynamic duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic has faced a slow start, with the team losing two of their first three games. This has sparked debates about how the two superstars will share the spotlight, especially in crucial game situations.
Slow Start for the Lakers
The Lakers’ first game after the All-Star Break was against the Hornets, and they found themselves down by three points in the final moments. LeBron James had two chances to tie the game but missed both three-point attempts. This early setback raised questions about the team’s chemistry and the roles of James and Doncic.
The Final Shot Decision
The first late-game situation with both LeBron and Luka on the court came against the Hornets, and it was LeBron who took the final shot. Luka explained that the decision was based on James having the hot hand at the time. “He had it going, so obviously we’re going to go to him,” Doncic said. “I think it will go both ways. One time it’s going to be him, one time me. So, I think it depends on how the game is going.”
Redick’s Play Call
LeBron James revealed that the play was designed by coach J.J. Redick, who set up a play to get the ball into James’ hands. “We run the set that JJ draws up,” James said. “You execute it. And we executed it. We just didn’t make it.” LeBron had 16 points in the fourth quarter, more than Luka scored in the entire game.
Adjusting to New Roles
In the three games Doncic has played as a Laker, he is averaging just under 15 points per game and is still finding his rhythm after returning from injury. LeBron acknowledged that Luka is still learning the team’s plays and defensive coverages. “He still doesn’t know all the plays, he doesn’t know all the defensive coverages, all the signals and things that we’ve built since September,” James said. “So, obviously we’re trying to fast-track it on the fly. He’s coming back from his injury. He’s getting back into form. So, we’re all working through it together.”
