After losing to the Phoenix Suns 110-121, the Lakers have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. A team that started the season with hopes of winning the NBA championship after forming a new ‘Big 3’ with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook finishes the season in an embarrassing fashion. As you expect, NBA Twitter was merciless… Since preseason title favorites were first announced before the 1984-85 season, the top two teams have never failed to make the playoffs. The Lakers (no. 2 favorites) are the first team to do so. pic.twitter.com/UeEDn0haHs — StatMuse (@statmuse) April 6, 2022 This Lakers team not making the playoffs is one the Biggest Disappointments in NBA HISTORY!!! It’s one thing to underachieve in the Playoffs but to not make it at all is RIDICULOUS. Carry on…. — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 6, 2022 Kawhi Leonard has played 0 games.Paul George has played 29 games.The Clippers duo played 0 games together. LeBron James has played 56 games.Anthony Davis has played 40 games.Russell Westbrook has played 78 games.The Lakers trio played 21 games together. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) April 6, 2022 We all agree that the Lakers 2020 bubble ring doesn’t count right? — Guru (@DrGuru_)…
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NBA Twitter reacts to Lakers getting eliminated: 'One the biggest disappointments in NBA history'
