LeBron James: We got our ass kicked. It's just that simple

LeBron James: We got our ass kicked. It’s just that simple

02/06/202111:46

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 10, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron James finished the loss against Suns with 24 points on 9-for-19 shooting

LeBron James finished the loss against Suns with 24 points on 9-for-19 shooting (6-for-10 from 3) and seven assists, scoring 17 of those points in the third quarter. James and the rest of the Lakers’ first unit did not play in the fourth.

«We got our ass kicked. It’s just that simple» James said. «They got to whatever they wanted to get to in this game. We got to be better, obviously, if we want to force a Game 7».