Fans Go Crazy As Warriors Pull Off Crucial Win Over Lakers: "Darvin Ham Doesn't Know How To Coach"

LeBron James (33 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST) gave it his all as the Lakers fell 120-134 to the Warriors in a game with massive standings consequences.

The Los Angeles Lakers fell 120-134 to the Golden State Warriors in a game that has brought the Warriors within half a game of the Lakers in the standings. Lakers fans were fuming at the result, as the team dropped a crucial game in Anthony Davis’ absence.

Most fans zoned in on Darvin Ham being responsible for this loss.

Fans said that they’d want Darvin Ham to be fired at the end of the season even if the Lakers win the title.

Analyst Nick Wright also went in on Darvin Ham’s puzzling rotations during the game.

Fans were in disbelief watching the Lakers dig their own grave during this game with poor effort and weird rotations.

Fans appreciated LeBron’s efforts until the end to try and earn the win.

Fans were confused as to why the Lakers came into this game with such bad energy.

Fans think the Lakers season is already over because they didn’t iron out their issues earlier in the season.

The Lakers had LeBron James put up a great game without Anthony Davis, ending the night with 33 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists. Austin Reaves put up 22 points with seven rebounds and six assists, while Rui Hachimura notched 20 points and 11 assists.

The Warriors were led by a vintage Klay Thompson night, with the guard dropping 27 points on the night. Draymond Green had 15 points and 10 assists, hitting five straight threes in the first half. Stephen Curry put up 23 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in a complete night as Golden State kept themselves alive in the West playoff race.

The Playoff Race Is Nearing It’s End

Tonight’s games led to major developments in the Western Conference playoff race. The top-five has been officially locked up with both the Clippers and Mavericks winning their games, making a 4-5 matchup between the teams inevitable. The race for No. 6 is still on, with the Pelicans ending the night at No. 6 with a one-game lead over the No. 7 Suns.

The top-six is virtually out of reach for both the Warriors and Lakers, with both franchises focusing on getting out of the 9-10 matchup and finishing the season as the eighth or ninth seed. The Warriors are just half a game behind the Lakers for the No. 9 seed now, with the No. 8 Sacramento Kings just half a game ahead of the Lakers.

If LA won tonight, they’d currently occupy the No. 8 seed with a half game lead on the Kings and guaranteeing a finish ahead of the Warriors in the standings. Instead, the Lakers have two must-win games to end the season as Golden State catches up and the Kings look to consolidate.

There aren’t any seeds left to play for after this week, so all these teams should embrace playoff mode already and maximize their wins heading into the playoffs to have positive momentum on their side.