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By Mathieu Seguin | Sport editor<\/p>\n

Overwhelmed by the Wolves from Game 1, the Lakers must quickly react for the next match. But LeBron James' speech at the end of this part is far from pleased everyone. The fans did not like.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is only a defeat, but a reaction of the Lakers is expected from Game 2 to avoid ending up with a break behind. The Lakers have largely lost against the Wolves this Saturday evening, which can really surprise after a good week of rest. JJ Redick's men must quickly show another face.<\/p>\n

Because being at 0-2, before landing in Minnesota, would be problematic for the franchise. But the supporters keep confidence because everything is possible with Luka Doncic. LeBron James was surprisingly discreet in this part and that is a concern. But the problem mainly seemed to be collective, with players physically exceeded.<\/p>\n

LeBron James is explained after the rout<\/h2>\n

The Wolves were simply superior in terms of physical aspect and motivation. Minnesota was there to win and they quickly raised their tone in the second quarter, something that the Angelinos could not answer. LeBron promises adjustments, but he recognizes that players were not prepared for that.<\/p>\n

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LeBron explains his controversial routine at the end of the match: “I need to do this”\n\t<\/p><\/div>\n

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LeBron James after defeat<\/strong> : “Sometimes it takes a quarter or even two, sometimes a full match to get used to playoffs again. \u00bb\u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

So how did the Wolves do their side to get into this atmosphere so quickly? They will have to ask them the question, but the justification of LeBron did not please the supporters.<\/p>\n

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@LAKESHOWD0M<\/strong> : “He has been playing the playoffs for 20 years and he says that?” Play better. \u00bb\u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@JustAFanRelax<\/strong> : “No, you and Austin Reaves must be better especially. \u00bb\u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@roadto80pct<\/strong> : “Haven't you played 300 games like that in the past guy?” \u00bb\u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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@Swytchers<\/strong> : “You had a week to prepare, what are you saying. \u00bb\u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A speech far from convincing for supporters, with an energy that was just not the right one for Lakers. But the King wishes to retain the positive and knows that the rest of the series should be different. He expects changes on Tuesday evening for Game 2.<\/p>\n

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LeBron James<\/strong> : “We should be better prepared for this physical aspect for Tuesday evening. \u00bb\u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

LeBron James tried to justify himself after the lobby of the Lakers, but it cannot be said that the supporters are convinced by this declaration. A reaction is necessary from Game 2 in the eyes of fans.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

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