The Los Angeles Lakers could not snap their losing streak. A loss to the Orlando Magic puts their playoff spot at risk. After the game, Luka Doncic delivered strong self-criticism and admitted he needs to show better leadership on the court.
falling to the Orlando Magic, the team has now dropped three consecutive games, putting their direct playoff position at serious risk. Despite scoring over 30 points in each of his last two games, Luka Doncic did not shy away from self-criticism. He openly admitted that he needs to improve as a leader and take greater responsibility moving forward.
“I gotta talk more, get everybody in position, try and be a good leader…I honestly think it should be not just one person, it should be everybody. Everybody should be able to. Obviously now it’s gonna be everybody, but I think me and Bron. I think we should be the guys to do that and that’s on me. Obviously I gotta do better, I gotta talk more. I think I talked in the first half and then just kind of slowed down. I shouldn’t do that,” affirmed Luka Doncic on Spectrum SportsNet.
LeBron James leads with his voice. That has always been one of his defining traits. His leadership continues to make a difference the franchise. Luka Doncic is new to the roster, but he already shows confidence in his ability to lead. He knows he still has room to grow. After the loss to the Magic, he emphasized that the team needs to play with more physicality on both ends as their spot in the playoffs is not secured yet.
Everything changed for the Lakers after their loss to the Boston Celtics. Their defense lost the identity that made them NBA top contenders.
Although Dorian Finney-Smith and Jaxson Hayes have returned to the lineup, head coach JJ Redick has yet to find a way to restore the team’s.
The Los Angeles Lakers played well on offense, but it was not enough to beat the Orlando Magic. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led Orlando with strong performances. Jaxson Hayes and Dorian Finney-Smith tried to hold them back on defense but could not stop them. After the loss.
