The Los Angeles Lakers experienced a crushing defeat with a score of 138-94 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, marking their most significant loss of the 2023-24 season. Despite having LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the lineup, the Lakers struggled to find success on the court. Davis, in particular, has been encountering difficulties, especially with his оffensive performance.

Tom Haberstroh from Meadowlark Media highlighted Davis’ poor shooting statistics from 16 feet and beyond. In the game against the Sixers, Davis went 0-2 from that range, and throughout the season, he has only managed to shoot a disappointing 6-31 (19.4 percent) from that distance. This level of shooting falls well below expectations for a Lakers team that heavily relies on Davis to deliver exceptional production in their pursuit of a championship.

Moreover, Davis has struggled significantly from the deep midrange, shooting a mere 3-21 (14.3 percent) from 16 to 24 feet, as reported by NBA.com. This represents a notable decline from his dominant performance during the Lakers’ championship run in the 2020 NBA Bubble. Lakers fans are understandably frustrated with his inconsistency this season.

There is some optimism that Davis’ shooting will improve in the future, considering that he shot 32.3 percent from 16 feet and beyond last season. It is possible that he could see an improvement of around 12 percentage points before the season concludes. However, facing formidable defenders like Joel Embiid, as he did against the Sixers, presents an added challenge.

The Lakers will seek to bounce back when they face the struggling Detroit Pistons, who currently possess the worst record in the NBA, on Wednesday night. This game presents an opportunity for Davis to regain his shooting rhythm and contribute to a much-needed victory for the Lakers.