Luka Doncic felt the Lakers 'let go of the rope' defensively against Nets

The Lakers had a strong start against the Nets, leading 28-16 in the first quarter. However, they faltered in the second quarter, allowing the Nets to outscore them 32-19 and ultimately lost the game. Luka Dončić pointed out that the team got too relaxed after their initial success. With key players sidelined, the Lakers' lack of focus has become a recurring issue, leading to two losses in a row. The team must stay committed to their defensive strategy and consistently execute on the court to avoid further mistakes as they face a tough March schedule.

During the postgame press conference, Luka Dončić remarked, 'We started the game good defending... But then we just kind of let go of the rope. We got comfortable and we should not have done that.'

Luka emphasized, 'When you are up by double figures on the road, you must finish the job. Keep doing the things that got you ahead, and stay focused until the game is over.'

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