The Lakers exposed their biggest shortcomings! James showed up after the game, Hachimura was very dissatisfied, Barkley criticized Doncic

The Lakers played against the Timberwolves at home on May 1, and the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves 96-103 at the end of the game. Because the Lakers now have no way to retreat, many people think that the Lakers will perform well in this game, but in fact, the Lakers are the one who is behind after the game. Although the Lakers did not completely open the score afterwards, the Lakers played extremely difficult in the game. Although the Lakers once overtaken in the subsequent games, the Timberwolves responded soon. In the fourth quarter, the Lakers' offense had problems again. At the same time, the Lakers could not protect the rebound. Under such circumstances, the Lakers played very passively. In the end, the Lakers lost the game and were eliminated by the Timberwolves.

After this game, the Lakers exposed their biggest shortcomings, and the Lakers' biggest shortcomings are undoubtedly their inside line. It can be said that the reason why the Lakers played so passively in this round of series is because the Lakers' inside line is short of people. Originally, Hayes could only help the Lakers, but when Hayes was completely abandoned, the Lakers' problems in the inside line were further expanded, just like in today's game Gobert was really powerful, because of the disadvantage of height and size. The Lakers really had no choice but to play Gobert. In the end, in this game, the Lakers allowed the Timberwolves to grab 54 rebounds, the Timberwolves scored 56 points in the Lakers' inside line, and the Lakers allowed the Timberwolves to grab 18 frontcourt rebounds, and the Timberwolves scored 20 points in the second offense.

So when the Lakers' inside disadvantage is so huge, it is really not unfair that the Lakers were eliminated by the Timberwolves. After this game, James was interviewed by a reporter, and James said that this season was disappointing because his goal was always to win the championship. It can be seen that James also showed up after the game. He was obviously not satisfied with the Lakers' elimination in the first round. First of all, not to mention that James' goal is to compete for the championship. Secondly, the Lakers are also more favored in this round of the series. However, what people didn't expect is that the Lakers have such a great disadvantage in the inside line. If the Lakers could barely cover up such flaws in the previous game, and in today's game, the Lakers' problem is that the Timberwolves catch the beating, and Redick is obsessed with the game. Even if the Lakers can win by chance, the Timberwolves can still defeat the Lakers in the future. After the game, Hachimura Shizuo was interviewed by a reporter. When talking about playing center, Hachimura Shizuo said: This is too difficult. Unfortunately, I am not a No. 5 player. I am 6 feet 8 inches (203cm) tall and weigh 240 pounds. We can't grab rebounds. We need someone to grab rebounds. I should be one of them. It can be seen that Hachimura Shizuo is very dissatisfied with playing center. After all, Hachimura Shizuo is limited in height and size. When facing Gobert, Hachimura Shizuo played extremely difficult, so the Lakers frequently lost rebounds in the game, and there is no way to do so. After all, the Lakers' height disadvantage is too obvious, and they can't compete for Gobert at all. At the same time, Hachimura Shizuo has a good outside three-pointer feel in this game, otherwise the Lakers will play even more difficult.

At the same time, after this game, Charles Barkley commented on Doncic: Luca can't even defend herself from a chair now, and he really needs to practice his body shape well. It can be seen that Barkley also criticized Doncic, believing that Doncic should really change his physical condition. After all, Doncic's defense in the game is really too bad. Just like in today's game, Edwards and others can always easily break through Doncic to rush to the inside to score. The Lakers really have no choice. Moreover, after Doncic was traded, it was revealed that the Mavericks were dissatisfied with Doncic's body management, so Doncic really needs to make changes here in the offseason.