Why are LeBron James and the Lakers in crisis after their historic championship?

The purple and yellow Los Angeles Lakers are in crisis again with 4 defeats in the last 5 matches. The latest loss of LeBron James and his teammates was the away match against the Chicago Bulls on the morning of December 21 with a score of 108-124. Before that, the Los Angeles Lakers also lost to teams such as Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.

LeBron James suffers 4th loss since In-Season Tournament championship

Although the Chicago Bulls did not have the strongest lineup when one of their two big stars, Zach LaVine, was injured. However, star DeMar DeRozan played so well (scored 27 points) that he overshadowed LeBron James (scored 25 points). DeRozan was not the only one shining, the Chicago Bulls had 7 other players scoring over 10 points, and 5 of them were in the starting lineup.

DeMar DeRozan plays outstandingly for the Chicago Bulls

Speaking to reporters after the Los Angeles Lakers' latest loss to the Chicago Bulls, star LeBron James said the team had been tired early in the season and that led to the team's three-game slump. "It's a combination of things. I mean, it's emotional fatigue. It's physical fatigue. It's the fatigue of the season and when you don't win, obviously it's frustration fatigue," the 38-year-old said.

LeBron James and his teammates face a tough schedule this week.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ next match schedule this week is also very difficult when they have to play away against the two teams ranked at the top of the Western region, Minnesota Timberwolves (December 22) and Oklahoma City Thunder (December 24). If they do not improve their physical strength and determination, it is likely that LeBron James and his teammates will continue to suffer more losses in the NBA arena.

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