Lakers player grades: L.A. falls apart in crunch time, loses to Bucks

Key Highlights

• With just over three minutes left, the Lakers were up 98-94 and seemed to be on their way to a victory. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut the Purple and Gold fell apart in crunch time.
• They gave up seven unanswered points, and after tying at game at 101, Luka Doncic was called for a foul on Kevin Porter Jr.
• when Porter attempted a 3-pointer.
• Porter made two of the three ensuing free throws, and after L. A.
• couldn't get off a shot afterward, it ended the game with a 105-101 defeat. This loss was a grind for the Lakers — they shot 42.9% from the field, attempted just 14 free throws, made eight of those attempts and had only three players reach double figures in scoring.