Lakers: Social Media Reacts to LA's Ugly Loss to the Phoenix Suns

This definitely isn't the start that the Lakers envisioned when preparing for the new NBA season. Despite two straight games at home to start the year, the

This definitely isn't the start that the Lakers envisioned when preparing for the new NBA season. Despite two straight games at home to start the year, the purple and gold fell to 0-2 after an ugly display against the reigning Western Conference Champion Suns. 

Los Angeles did show some signs of life with a 38-point 4th quarter, but the damage had already been done, as Phoenix ran away with a 115-105 victory on Friday night. 

The trio of stars for LA had an up and down night, but they were unable to get any kind of rhythm against a pesky Suns defense. LeBron James led the way with 25 points while Russell Westbrook nearly notched his first triple-double as a member of the Lakers. 

On the other side, Devin Booker(22 points) and Chris Paul(23) got the job done in a convincing win on the road. 

There was plenty to dissect in this one, and below are some fan reactions to another Lakers loss to start the season. 

Dwight Howard and AD got into a physical altercation on the bench…in my 42 years of being associated with the Lakers organization, I’ve never seen something like that smh

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 23, 2021

Lakers down 30 at home. They have no reliable three point shooters. Huge issue in today’s league. And damn, they are SLOW defensively. Suns running right past them all night. It’s embarrassing, honestly.

— Colin Cowherd (@colincowherd) October 23, 2021

I’m ordering a few boxes of Snickers from Target. A Lakers win might be a while. 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) October 23, 2021

Caruso watching the Lakers right now pic.twitter.com/Hha2QxdWIz

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 23, 2021

A close look at frank vogel trying to figure out the lakers rotation pic.twitter.com/6OkDqZx9mP

— They Want Me Dead Like Pac (@KingMosesDaGod) October 23, 2021