The short-handed Los Angeles Lakers got beaten by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 118-89 on Thursday night.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves didn’t play in the second game of a back-to-back because of sprained right ankles.
A steamy moment! LeBron James shirtless workout causes sensation among Lakers cheerleaders
They joined starters LeBron James and Rui Hachimura on the injury report. Key reserves Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle) and Jarred Vanderbilt (right groin strain) were also held out. Fair to say that the Lakers are dealing with a lot right now.
LeBron James makes the Lakers cheerleaders nervous
LeBron James has missed six games since March 8th due to a groin strain. The Los Angeles Lakers have a 6-4 record without him, as they had to struggle with a challenging schedule, playing six games in eight days. They are currently 4th on the Western Conference.
Who’s considered one of the best players of all time is not wasting any time as he tries to comeback to the court to help the Lakers solidify their position in the West. A video or LeBron working out without a shirt has surfaced online, as James catches the ball and dunks it.
The Los Angeles Lakers that were witnessing James’ workout couldn’t helped but stare in awe as they got to see one of the best athletes ever throwing it down i the court. The 40-years-old basketball player has one of the most impressive physiques in professional sports.
Bucks stomp on the Lakers
The short-handed Los Angeles Lakers did the best they could but it just wasn’t enough to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks. Dalton Knecht (17 points) and Gabe Vincent (9 points) struggled to help make up for so much missing offense, combining to shoot 8 for 26.
Los Angeles came up empty on an extended offensive possession in the last two minutes of the first half, and Gary Trent Jr. knocked down a 3-pointer on the other end to push Milwaukee’s lead back to 11 at the break. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points.
Bronny James had 17 points to reach double figures for the first time in 22 NBA games, but the Lakers had their nine-game home winning streak snapped.
