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Self-critical Schröder
“I have to be better,” said Schröder about his own performance. “I don’t even know if I watch videos. We have to wash that down. ” The 27-year-old stood on the floor for 26 minutes, did not hit any of his nine field throws and remained without a point. This had last happened to him in the NBA more than five years ago in the jersey of the Atlanta Hawks. According to the data service provider Statmuse, Schröder was the first Lakers professional in a playoff game without points to throw at least nine field throws at the same time since the team moved to Los Angeles in 1960.
“He looked like a role-player who felt uncomfortable in a hostile away environment while there was a lot going on,” wrote CBS Sports of Schröder. The website recalled that the builder had reportedly turned down an $ 84 million offer from the Lakers for a new four-year contract and is hoping for a high-value contract after this season. “This is not someone who is paid 84 million. This is not someone who even comes close to that. “
Lakers superstar James with no effect
Even superstar James couldn’t save the Lakers without the injured Anthony Davis. With a hopeless score of 73: 105, he went to the catacombs a good five minutes before the end to receive treatment. Most recently, the 36-year-old was injured in the ankle. “They kicked our asses, it’s that simple,” said James. “We obviously have to do better to force game seven.”
On Thursday evening, the Lakers received the Suns in their home Staples Center, two days later a decisive seventh duel would take place again in Phoenix. But for this to happen, the record champions urgently need an increase in performance. “They play softly, they play without a heart, without pride,” criticized the Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal as a TV expert and also addressed Schröder indirectly: “Two starters had zero points. If one fails, the next one has to take a step forward. “
Brooklyn Nets one lap further
The Brooklyn Nets, on the other hand, are already in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The team of basketball superstars Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden won 123-109 against the Boston Celtics and decided the series 4-1 overall. In the semifinals of the Eastern Conference, the Nets will next meet the Milwaukee Bucks, who in turn had prevailed 4-0 against the Miami Heat. Harden managed a triple double with 34 points and ten rebounds and templates. Irving had 25 points and Durant added 24 points.
In a hard-fought encounter, the Denver Nuggets prevailed against the Portland Trail Blazers after two extra times 147-140 and took the lead 3-2 in the close series.
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