The Los Angeles Lakers missed a great opportunity to take a 2-0 lead in the first round of the series against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies outmaneuvered them on either end of the floor, and Xavier Tillman and Jaren Jackson Jr. did an amazing job of getting Anthony Davis off the beat.
That’s why former NBA player Tim Legler believes Davis should feel embarrassed after his performance.
.@employee Anthony Davis says he “should be embarrassed” about his performance in Game 2 😳 pic.twitter.com/A1lvRrxVqW
– Get Up (GetUp ESPN) April 20, 2023
Davis scored just 13 points on 14 shots, adding nine boards, three assists and five blocks.
However, Legler believes he didn’t show any kind of sense of urgency, which is why the Grizzlies were able to pass him by.
It is worth noting that this is not the first time that Davis has made such an offer to the Lakers.
His body language sometimes stalls when things aren’t going well, and he doesn’t feel aggressive enough.
Davis is the second best player on his team, and fans ask him for nothing but greatness, and rightfully so.
One of the most influential two-way players in the league, he’s almost unstoppable when he gets into the zone and looks to make a statement.
At least the Lakers left Memphis by one game and will now have home court advantage for the remainder of the series.
And although they shouldn’t be complacent or at ease against such a brave team, they still control their own destiny.
Davis doesn’t usually string bad performances together, so Legler and Lakers fans should expect a much better performance now that his team is heading home.
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