{"id":110742,"date":"2024-12-05T16:12:27","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=110742"},"modified":"2024-12-05T16:18:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T21:18:27","slug":"magic-johnson-reacts-to-embrassing-lakers-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/12\/05\/magic-johnson-reacts-to-embrassing-lakers-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"5x Lakers Champion Reacts to Embrassing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/11\/01\/key-los-angeles-lakers-guard-austin-reaves-is-reportedly-untouchable\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> have been testing rough waters off-late, with the recent blowout against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/11\/10\/miami-heat-center-challenges-locker-room-to-stay-together\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Heat<\/a> only adding to its woes. Visiting South Beach City, the Purple and Gold franchise accounted for one of their most embarrassing losses in recent times, with a margin of over 40 points.<\/p>\n<p>The storied franchise has some serious concerns to be addressed after losing six of their last eight games. During the contest against the Heat, Lakers legend, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnsma02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magic Johnson<\/a> took to X to voice his displeasure over the team&#8217;s horrendous performance at the end of the third quarter.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I\u2019m embarrassed for the Lakers. They were down 32 points to the Miami Heat 105-72 at the end of the third quarter.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Earvin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnsma02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-05_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magic Johnson<\/a> (@MagicJohnson) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MagicJohnson\/status\/1864495348045238604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Down by 32 points then, the five-time champion didn&#8217;t mince his words, calling it an embarrassing situation. At the other end, Coach Erik Spoelstra and crew enthralled the home crowd, sinking 24 of their 47 attempts from the three-point line. The Heat also set a <a  href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Sports\/wireStory\/herro-scores-31-heat-roll-past-lebron-struggling-116471237\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">franchise record<\/a> with 42 assists, improving their record to 10-10.<\/p>\n<h2>5x Lakers Champion Magic Johnson Reacts to Embrassing Loss<\/h2>\n<h3>Tyler Herro has Magic Johnson&#8217;s attention<\/h3>\n<p>A night to remember for Heat guard <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/herroty01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Herro<\/a>, who went nuclear come the third quarter, torching seven three-pointers in the third quarter. The 2022 Sixth Man of the Year was 9-for-16 from beyond the arc, recording a game-high 31 points. Herro&#8217;s marksmanship would receive its props from none other than Magic Johnson, who was mighty impressed with the 24-year-old&#8217;s hot streak.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tyler Herro was blazing hot hitting 7 threes in the 3rd quarter alone!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MagicJohnson\/status\/1864495591772049836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Magic, who played his entire 13-season career with the Lakers, established himself as one of the greatest points guards to ever play the game. The three-time Finals MVP relationship with the iconic franchise extended beyond his role as a player, donning the hats of a head coach and President of basketball operations.<\/p>\n<p>A Laker for life, Magic has earned all the right to give his take be it during wins or losses. This isn&#8217;t the first time that the twelve-time All-Star has been critical of his former team. Over the years, the Hall-of-Fame guard has <a  href=\"https:\/\/lakeshowlife.com\/posts\/magic-johnson-harsh-truth-lakers-collapse\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">called out<\/a> the organization for some of its decisions regarding not having enough shooters or the front office not taking enough responsibility.<\/p>\n<h3>LeBron James&#8217; Shooting Slump Ending is a Positive Sign for the Lakers<\/h3>\n<p>Fortunately, Lakers Nation had something to cheer about, courtesy of <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-05_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LeBron James<\/a>, whose six-game streak of shooting less than 50% came to an end. The King had 29 points on 12-for-18 shooting, exhibiting 66.7% efficiency. Another moment to rejoice for the four-time champion&#8217;s fans, who recorded his career&#8217;s 2,451th shot from the three-point line, edging former teammate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/k\/korveky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-05_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Korver<\/a> for 7th all-time leader in three-pointers made.<\/p>\n<p>0-19 in his last four games from beyond the arc, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/12\/04\/lebron-james-shooting-slump\/\" target=\"_self\">James<\/a> ended the lull, going 1-for-4 from the three-point line against the Heat. Though a positive sign for the Lakers, the roster requires a third star alongside the duo of LBJ and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/davisan02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-05_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anthony Davis<\/a> if the team wishes to make a deep run in the playoffs amid the stacked Western Conference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Lakers have been testing rough waters off-late, with the recent blowout against the Miami Heat only adding to its woes. Visiting South Beach City, the Purple and Gold franchise accounted for one of their most embarrassing losses in recent times, with a margin of over 40 points. 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