{"id":441560,"date":"2023-12-08T18:18:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/?p=441560"},"modified":"2023-12-08T18:18:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:18:30","slug":"zion-williamson-takes-responsibility-of-semifinal-loss-to-lakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/zion-williamson-takes-responsibility-of-semifinal-loss-to-lakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Zion Williamson Takes Responsibility Of Semifinal Loss To Lakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals on Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans were defeated 133-89 by their interconference rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, and Zion Williamson took personal responsibility for the result.<\/p>\n<p>During Williamson&#8217;s 26 minutes on the court, New Orleans was -33.<\/p>\n<h2>Zion Williamson Takes Responsibility For Semifinal Loss To Lakers<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI got to be better,\u201d he said. \u201cI got to be more aggressive, finding my shot. I got to do more things to get my team going. I think I was too laid-back tonight, and I just can\u2019t do that. And defensively I got to be better.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;Who was the most energized player on that floor? The oldest player on that floor! [LeBron James] was more energized than a 23-year old Zion Williamson. It mattered more to him&#8230; He puts on a show&#8230; Don&#39;t take the greatness for granted.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; JJ Redick<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/D9ZSzj3Hq0\">pic.twitter.com\/D9ZSzj3Hq0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClutchPoints\/status\/1733147757513261288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>LeBron James scored 30 points, dished out five assists, and pulled down eight rebounds in only 23 minutes as the Lakers, loaded with veterans, easily defeated the Pelicans. James was also out of the game for the entire fourth quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, in his 26 minutes on the field, the 23-year-old was limited to just 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting, two rebounds, three assists, and three turnovers. In that span, the Pelicans were outscored by 33 points.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What happened to this Zion Williamson <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n0Sdi5wzwS\">pic.twitter.com\/n0Sdi5wzwS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hater Report (@HaterReport_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HaterReport_\/status\/1732998512369881449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have a problem where I literally just try to hunt the best shot possible every time, but my teammates, they expect more from me,\u201d the former No. 1 overall pick continued. \u201cI expect more from myself. I have to just trust my game. I just got to be more aggressive. I think if I&#8217;m more aggressive that energy will definitely carry over.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey know what it takes to be on the big stage and have big moments,\u201d Green said. \u201cFor some of our guys, this is their first time since college being in elimination games. So we\u2019ll take the experience, we\u2019ll watch film on it, we\u2019ll grow, and we\u2019ll learn. For Z in particular, it\u2019s a moment that we can learn from. The level went up tonight, and like I said, we didn\u2019t match their intensity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/NbaExpress1\/status\/1733078672620614098<\/p>\n<p>Williamson, who was selected first overall in the 2019 NBA draft and has not yet seen the postseason, lost for the second time in a row in the elimination round of the league&#8217;s first event.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jonas gets doubled. Zion Williamson has the entire lane to himself, all he would have to do is sprint to the open spot or just simply seal Reddish for an easy lay up. <\/p>\n<p>He just stands in the corner.<\/p>\n<p>These are just simple easy plays that take a little bit of effort. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vJAIragd3p\">pic.twitter.com\/vJAIragd3p<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pro Pels Talk (@ProPelsTalk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProPelsTalk\/status\/1733165222351782202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He scored 10 points in a 127-117 victory over the Kings on 5-of-8 shooting.<\/p>\n<div data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\">\n<div class=\"dnXCYb\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"_olxzZY0vxYeDxQ-5mJmwCg_4\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"L3Ezfd\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiNiNzBuICDAxXFw6ACHTlMBqYQuk56BAgDEAI\">Zion Williamson has played 4 years in his career<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_olxzZY0vxYeDxQ-5mJmwCg_4\" class=\"bCOlv\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiNiNzBuICDAxXFw6ACHTlMBqYQ7NUEegQIAxAE\">\n<div class=\"IZE3Td\">\n<div class=\"t0bRye r2fjmd\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiNiNzBuICDAxXFw6ACHTlMBqYQu04oAHoECAMQBQ\">\n<div id=\"olxzZY0vxYeDxQ-5mJmwCg__9\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"135\">\n<div class=\"Crs1tb\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\">\n<div class=\"webanswers-webanswers_table__webanswers-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th>NAME<\/th>\n<th>SEASON<\/th>\n<th>FT%<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zion Williamson<\/td>\n<td><b>2022-23<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>71.4<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zion Williamson<\/td>\n<td>2023-24<\/td>\n<td>66.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>68.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>68.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div data-hveid=\"CAEQAQ\">\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>How much has Zion made?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"dnXCYb\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"_p1xzZdmZBLCL4-EPjqy6uA4_4\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"L3Ezfd\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiZiZHEuICDAxWwxTgGHQ6WDucQuk56BAgBEAI\">Zion Williamson NBA Salary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_p1xzZdmZBLCL4-EPjqy6uA4_4\" class=\"bCOlv\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiZiZHEuICDAxWwxTgGHQ6WDucQ7NUEegQIARAE\">\n<div class=\"IZE3Td\">\n<div class=\"t0bRye r2fjmd\" data-hveid=\"CAEQBQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiZiZHEuICDAxWwxTgGHQ6WDucQu04oAHoECAEQBQ\">\n<div id=\"p1xzZdmZBLCL4-EPjqy6uA4__6\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"135\">\n<div class=\"Crs1tb\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\">\n<div class=\"webanswers-webanswers_table__webanswers-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th>Season<\/th>\n<th>Team<\/th>\n<th>Salary<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2021\/22<\/td>\n<td>New Orleans Pelicans<\/td>\n<td>$10,733,400 ($12,053,386*)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2020\/21<\/td>\n<td>New Orleans Pelicans<\/td>\n<td>$10,245,480 ($12,125,773*)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2019\/20<\/td>\n<td>New Orleans Pelicans<\/td>\n<td>$9,757,440 ($11,622,737*)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>$44,271,137 ($49,738,585*)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Zion Williamson is matched up with Lebron James here. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PL2YavGHiC\">pic.twitter.com\/PL2YavGHiC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pro Pels Talk (@ProPelsTalk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProPelsTalk\/status\/1733162839886422466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"NFL Insider: Two Teams Interested In Offering Jim Harbaugh A Coaching Job\" href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/nfl-insider-two-teams-interested-in-offering-jim-harbaugh-a-coaching-job\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">NFL Insider: Two Teams Interested In Offering Jim Harbaugh A Coaching Job<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals on Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans were defeated 133-89 by their interconference rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, and Zion Williamson took personal responsibility for the result. 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