“Get this man some help!” – Anthony Davis’ 40-point performance in a losing cause against the Celtics frustrates Lakers fans on social media

Fans were left appalled with the lack of help LA Lakers' Anthony Davis received from his teammates.

“Get this man some help!” – Anthony Davis’ 40-point performance in a losing cause against the Celtics frustrates Lakers fans on social media

Anthony Davis scored 40 points for the Lakers, but it was not enough for them to win with no help from his teammates (Image via Open Source, Twitter)

The Los Angeles Lakers vs the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day was supposed to be a battle all fans wanted to watch. The league favorite Celtics vs the never-say-die Lakers was sure to be must-watch TV.

The game, however, was a one-sided affair with the Celtics going on to win easily. Anthony Davis put up 40 points for the Lakers in their losing effort. What stood out was the lack of help from the rest of the Lakers lineup. While the Celtics starters all had at least 18 points, the Lakers did not contribute much.

The Lakers also did not have the fire that the Celtics had. They missed multiple opportunities, made defensive errors, and failed to put in enough hustle. Had the nitty gritty things been taken care of, the narrative could have been different.

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Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 40 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. LeBron James chimed in with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. This was not enough to topple the Celtics, heavily favored to go to the NBA Finals. Kristaps Porzingis led the Celtics with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists. Jayson Tatum added 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.

The crucial part is, that the rest of the three starters, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday, each dropped 18 points at least. The overall team effort was evident in their 126-115 win. Despite having similar rebound numbers, the Celtics had more assists, blocks, steals, and fewer turnovers than the Lakers.

Fans are voicing their concerns about the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost six of their last eight games since winning the inaugural In-Season Tournament. Against the Celtics, they were shown exactly the areas they have been lacking in. The Lakers and LeBron James acknowledged that they are not currently in any shape to contend for the NBA title in their current form.

Boston Celtics had all five starters score more than 18 points each to win over the Lakers
Boston Celtics had all five starters score more than 18 points each to win over the Lakers (Image via Open Source, Twitter)

The fans were also quick to notice how bad the Lakers looked against the title-favorite Celtics. In this particular game with Davis getting no help, fans voiced their concerns on social media. Have a look at what they said;

https://twitter.com/PHYSAYO23/status/1739455875083878464?s=20

The Lakers need to fix their problems. Currently 9th in the heavily loaded Western Conference, the way they play will not help come Playoff time. Thankfully, multiple players have been quick in acknowledging and understanding their problems. Now, they have to fix them.

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