Luka Donsic was clearly annoyed after a reporter asked him pointy questions about his play in Game 1.
Luka Donsic and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a brutal loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite playing at home, the Lakers were unable to avoid a 117-95 defeat.
NBA fans were shocked by the Lakers’ defeat to the Timberwolves. And considering that, of course, the Lakers were a heavy favorite heading into the game.
The Timberwolves filmed a franchise record 21 three-pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers. But even without that, the Lakers seemed out of focus.
Luka Doncic’s performance was 37 points. However, one aspect of his play was very much suffering against the Timberwolves. And one reporter seemed to call him out about it.
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Luka Doncic spoke to the press after the Lakers’ Game 1 defeat. One reporter attempted to ask him if there was any loss due to his lack of involvement in establishing a teammate.
Angry, Luka Donsic appeared to agree with the reporter and acquiesce, simply because he didn’t know how he would respond.
“Yeah, certainly. I don’t know how to really deal with it. Yeah, I have to pass more… I’m just trying to set the tone earlier. But obviously, you want an assist, and that’s not enough from me.”
Doncic is not the type of person who is usually angry at being criticized in the media. However, what the reporter appears to be responsible for his lack of passage seemed to go under his skin.
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Heading into Game 2, Luca Donsic is motivated to redeem his performance and beat his team.
Donsic has approached replicating his 45-point performance with the Mavericks.
But his scoring exploits don’t make much sense if they involve losses. This is why he is ready to win against the Lakers’ exhausted Timberwolves team.
Shannon Sharp’s “Lakeers in 5” predictions may be a little too difficult to achieve. But nonetheless, you might want Doncic to try and make it happen.