The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in the NBA Emirates Cup, and LeBron James delivered a clear message about what areas the team needs to improve. The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in the NBA Emirates Cup,

Alexander told the world last year that his life was consistent across the board. But perhaps even he didn’t know it could get this deep.  On Friday, with his Thunder (15-4) grinding and attempting to stomach more forgettable offense — a bug that’s lasted the better part of a road trip — Gilgeous-Alexander sized up his defender while up one.

Lakers star LeBron James struggled in this loss, scoring just 12 points on 5/13 from the field. Adding five turnovers, James was a team-worst -12 in the losing effort. James' co-star Anthony Davis also finished well below his season scoring average, tallying just 15 points in 38 minutes.

So far Anthony Davis is having the best season of his decorated pro career, and LeBron James is inexplicably good for a 22-year veteran. They go against the best defense in the sport.

At 39 years old, a gradual decline was inevitable for LeBron James. But amid a stretch of particularly bad games, the panic level is rising for Lakers Nation that the King's best days may be behind him.

During the game, LeBron James made an incredible pass that got a lot of views on social media. James finished the game with 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists while shooting 5/13 from the field.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their fourth loss in five games on Friday night, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93. The Lakers held tough with the Western Conference’s No.