NBA Fans React to Lakers Getting Eliminated by Suns in First-Round Playoff Series
The Lakers and LeBron James got eliminated in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Suns and NBA fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 3: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 3, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Los Angeles LakersĀ and LeBron James got eliminated in Game 6 of their first-round playoff seriesĀ against theĀ second-seededĀ Phoenix SunsĀ on Thursday.
Itās the first time the Suns have won a playoff series since 2010. ItāsĀ also the first time since 2010 that the Suns have made a postseason appearance. Devin Booker had an amazing night with 47 points while LeBron was able to score 29.
Anthony Davis, who was out in Game 5 and half of Game 4 after suffering aĀ strained groin, started during Thursdayās Game 6 but left after playing for only a few minutes.
The final score of the game was 113-100. Itās the first time that the 36-year-old James, who has made the NBA playoffs in 15 out of his 18 seasons in the league, has ever been eliminated in the first-round.
NBA Twitter was abuzz with talk of Game 6Ā and featured everything from analysis to jokes. You can check out some reactions to the 2020 NBAĀ champions getting eliminated from the playoffs below.
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