The Los Angeles Lakers’ season ended in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year, disappointing fans who had hoped for a deeper run.
Series Overview
The series against the Minnesota Timberwolves was particularly disheartening, as the Timberwolves won in five games. The decisive conclusion of the series left little room for optimism about next year’s prospects.
Player Performance
- Jaxson Hayes, the team’s starting center, struggled during his limited playing time, averaging:
- 1.8 points
- 2.0 rebounds per game throughout the series.
Hayes expressed his shock at how quickly their season ended, despite feeling that they had made significant progress since the All-Star break. He stated, "We made some big strides, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough."
Elimination Details
The Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to Minnesota by a score of 122-104 at Crypto.com Arena.
Coach’s Remarks
Coach Darvin Ham expressed disappointment following the loss, saying, "We felt like we took some steps forward this season but ultimately it wasn’t enough." He acknowledged the need for improvement going into next season but praised players like Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell for their consistent performance throughout the year.
Ham noted, "We’ve got guys like AD (Anthony Davis) and D-Lo (D’Angelo Russell) who have been consistent all year long. Those guys are going to be back here next year, so we’ve got to build around them."
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