Luka Doncic can’t help but hide his frustration when reporter asks bizarre question after Game 1 loss

Luka Doncic was clearly annoyed after a reporter asked him a pointed question about his play in Game 1. Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a brutal loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves . Despite playing at home, the Lakers couldn’t avoid a 117-95 defeat.

NBA fans were shocked with the Lakers’ loss to the Timberwolves . And rightfully so, given that the Lakers were heavy favorites heading into the game. The Timberwolves shot a franchise-record 21 three-pointers against the Los Angeles Lakers.



But even without that, the Lakers looked unfocused and out of sorts. Luka Doncic had a 37-point performance. But one aspect of his play suffered greatly against the Timberwolves.

And one reporter seemed to call him out on it. Luka Doncic irritated by reporter’s question Luka Doncic spoke to the press after the Lakers’ Game 1 loss. One reporter tried asking him whether the loss came down to his lack of involvement in setting up his teammates.

An exasperated Luka Doncic seemed to acquiesce, agreeing with the reporter only because he wasn’t sure how to respond. “Yeah, sure. I don’t know how to respond to that one really.

Yeah, I gotta pass more...

I’m just trying to set the tone early. But obviously, you want assists, and that’s not good enough from me.” Doncic isn’t someone who usually gets upset about being criticized in the media.

However, the reporter’s seeming allocation of blame to his lack of passing seemed to get under his skin. Luka Dončić (37 points and 8 rebounds) discusses being more physical, limiting Minnesota's three point opportunities, his first postseason game as a Laker, and responding better next game. pic.

twitter.com/CRoKRHWnK9 Doncic looking to bounce back Heading into Game 2, Luka Doncic will be motivated to redeem his performance and get his team the win. Doncic came close to replicating his 45-point performance against the Mavericks , one he considers the best of his career.

But his scoring exploits won’t mean much if they come with losses. This is why he will be ready to get the Lakers a win against a depleted Timberwolves squad. Shannon Sharpe’s prediction of ‘Lakers in 5’ might be a little too difficult to achieve.

But Doncic might want to try and make it happen nonetheless. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission..