Lakers Overcome 19-Point Deficit in Fourth Quarter to Secure Double Overtime Victory Against Bucks

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Austin Reaves also had a triple-digit assist game, scoring his career high of 29 points in the process.
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive performance for the Bucks, it wasn't enough to secure a win. The Lakers outplayed them in both overtime periods due to their exceptional free-throw shooting.
The Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a double overtime victory against the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 128-124. Anthony Davis led all scorers with 34 points and had an impressive triple-double performance.
Lakers Overcome 19-Point Deficit in Fourth Quarter to Secure Double Overtime Victory Against Bucks

In a thrilling display of basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a double overtime victory against the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 128-124. The game was held on March 27th, 2024.

Anthony Davis played an impressive 52 minutes and led all scorers with 34 points while also grabbing a remarkable 23 rebounds and blocking four shots. Austin Reaves had a triple-double performance with 10 assists in addition to his career-high of 29 points, making it his second triple-double this season.

D'Angelo Russell contributed significantly as well, scoring another 29 points along with seven rebounds and twelve assists. The Lakers went on a remarkable run of 26-7 in the final eight minutes to force overtime after being down by 19 points.

Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive performance for the Bucks, finishing with 29 points, 21 rebounds, and three blocks, it wasn't enough to secure a win. The Lakers outplayed them in both overtime periods due to their exceptional free-throw shooting.

The Lakers have now won four games consecutively as they battle for a spot in the postseason. They currently sit at ninth place in the Western Conference with a record of 40-32, just two games behind Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns who occupy seventh and eighth spots respectively.

The Bucks, on the other hand, are second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-26. However, their recent performance under head coach Doc Rivers has been inconsistent since he took over following Adrian Griffin's firing.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It's possible that there were some missed calls or other factors that could have affected the outcome of the game.

Sources

73%

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'Unpredictable' Lakers rally from 19 down to beat Bucks in 2OT

NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Dave McMenamin Wednesday, 27 March 2024 15:14
  • Unique Points
    • Anthony Davis put up 34 points and 23 rebounds during the match.
    • Austin Reaves tallied 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of his career.
    • D'Angelo Russell had a standout performance with 29 points and 12 assists in the game.
  • Accuracy
    • The Lakers won the game against the Bucks in double overtime with a final score of 128-124.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that the Lakers were down by 19 points and then came back to win in double overtime. However, this is not entirely accurate as they only trailed by 19 points at one point during regulation time before coming back to tie it up.
    • The title of the article implies that the Lakers were down by 19 points and then came back to win in double overtime. However, this is not entirely accurate as they only trailed by 19 points at one point during regulation time before coming back to tie it up.
    • During the game, Davis put up 34 points and 23 rebounds. This implies that he was a major contributor to the Lakers' comeback in double overtime. However, this is not entirely accurate as Russell and Reaves also played significant roles in the comeback.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Lakers are a hard-playing and highly competitive team without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Davis' performance as 'fun'. This is not a logical statement and does not provide any useful information about his play on the court.
    • The Lakers are a hard-playing and highly competitive team.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

67%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Lakers Starting to Look Like Contenders as Stretch Run Begins

Sports Illustrated Ryan Phillips, Wednesday, 27 March 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The Lakers overcame a 19-point fourth quarter deficit to score a double overtime road win.
    • Anthony Davis played a career-high 52 minutes and poured in 34 points while grabbing 23 rebounds and blocking four shots.
    • Austin Reaves tallied his second triple-double of the season with 14 rebounds, notching a double digit assist total for the third time this season.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the Lakers are looking increasingly dangerous as the postseason approaches when they have not yet qualified for it. Secondly, the author states that beating a really good Bucks team like that on the road should put other teams on notice but fails to mention their own poor record and lack of playoff experience. Lastly, while James missed Tuesday's game with an injury, he has been largely healthy this season which contradicts what was stated in the article.
    • The Lakers are currently 40-32 and ninth in the Western Conference. That means they’re likely to be in the play-in tournament for the second year in a row.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Lakers are looking increasingly dangerous as the postseason approaches and citing their recent wins over good teams. This is not a valid argument because it does not provide any evidence or reasoning for why they should be considered contenders, only that they have won games against other teams. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that beating a really good Bucks team like this on the road should put the rest of the NBA on notice and implies that Lakers are likely to make it to playoffs. This is not a valid argument because it does not provide any evidence or reasoning for why they will be successful in making it to playoffs, only that they have won games against other teams. The author also uses dichotomous depiction by stating that the Lakers were down 19 points and then came back to win in double overtime which implies a clear cut between winning and losing when this is not always the case.
    • The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers pulled off what might have been their best win of the season Tuesday night. With LeBron James watching from the bench,
    • When Damian Lillard hit a pull-up jumper with 8:25 left in the game to put the Bucks up 94-75, it looked like curtains for the Lakers.
    • Led by Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell,
    • Russell hit two free throws with three seconds remaining to tie things up at 117-117 and send it to a second overtime.
    • The Lakers are currently 40-32 and ninth in the Western Conference. That means they're likely to be in the play-in tournament for the second year in a row.
  • Bias (80%)
    The article is biased towards the Lakers and their chances of winning the NBA title. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable such as 'their best win of the season' and 'putting curtains for the Lakers'. They also use examples to show how good they are, such as Anthony Davis playing a career-high 52 minutes and pouring in 34 points. The author also uses language that deifies LeBron James by saying he is averaging 25.4 points, which makes him seem like the only player on the team capable of scoring.
    • Anthony Davis played a career-high 52 minutes and poured in 34 points
      • Damian Lillard hit a pull-up jumper with 8:25 left in the game to put Milwaukee up 94-75, it looked like curtains for Los Angeles.
        • LeBron James is averaging 25.4 points
          • The Lakers pulled off what might have been their best win of the season
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          70%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers to big fourth-quarter comeback and double-OT road victory over Bucks

          CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Ben Morse Wednesday, 27 March 2024 10:12
          • Unique Points
            • Anthony Davis played 52 minutes and racked up 34 points.
            • Austin Reaves finished with a triple-double with 10 assists.
          • Accuracy
            • Anthony Davis played 52 minutes and scored 34 points in the game.
            • Austin Reaves had a triple-double with 10 assists in the game.
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that LeBron James was not present for the game which is false as he sat out with ankle soreness. Secondly, it states that Davis played 52 minutes which is true but does not mention that this was a career-high for him and also mentions his stats without providing context or comparison to other players in the league. Thirdly, it claims that Reaves scored 15 points in the final two quarters of regulation which is false as he actually scored 9 more points during overtime. Lastly, it states that Russell had a rocky first half but does not provide any details on his performance or how he improved in the second half.
            • It mentions Davis' stats without providing context or comparison to other players in the league.
            • The title implies that LeBron James was not present for the game which is false as he sat out with ankle soreness.
            • It claims that Reaves scored 15 points in the final two quarters of regulation which is false as he actually scored 9 more points during overtime.
            • The article states that Russell had a rocky first half but does not provide any details on his performance or how he improved in the second half.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Anthony Davis played the most minutes since Kobe Bryant in 2012 and that he racked up impressive statistics during his playing time. This is not a factual statement as it relies on subjective interpretation of data, which can be misleading. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Davis' performance as
            • Anthony Davis played 52 minutes and racked up impressive statistics during his playing time.
            • The physical toll of the game was evidently wearing on Anthony Davis late in the game.
          • Bias (85%)
            The article is biased towards the Lakers and their players. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Bucks by referring to them as 'Bucks star Damian Lillard' instead of just using his name. This implies that he is not a human being but rather an object or animal, which could be seen as offensive.
            • The article refers to Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard
              • This implies that he is not a human being but rather an object or animal
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The author has a conflict of interest with the topic 'Anthony Davis' as he is an NBA player and may have personal or professional ties to him. The author also has a conflict of interest with the topic 'Austin Reaves' as he is an NBA player and may have personal or professional ties to him.
                • The article mentions that Anthony Davis had 28 points, which was his highest total since joining the Lakers. The author also notes that Austin Reaves played a key role in the comeback by scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter alone.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves as they are both players for the Los Angeles Lakers. The article also mentions LeBron James-less Lakers which could be seen as an indirect reference to LeBron James who is a former player for the team.
                  • The article mentions that Anthony Davis had 27 points in the game which is significant as he is one of the key players for the team.
                    • The author writes, 'Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves powered the LeBron-less Lakers to a big fourth-quarter comeback'

                    53%

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                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    Doc Rivers Explains Shocking Lakers Loss: Bucks 'Let Our Foot off and We Got Burned'

                    Bleacher Report Mike Wednesday, 27 March 2024 15:20
                    • Unique Points
                      • The Lakers won the game against the Bucks in double overtime with a final score of 128-124.
                      • Led by Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers went on a 26-7 run to end regulation and send the game into overtime.
                      • Davis played a career-high 52 minutes and poured in 34 points while grabbing 23 rebounds and blocking four shots.
                      • Reaves scored 29 points while notching a triple-double with 14 rebounds and 10 assists, while Russell also had 29 points to go along with 12 assists and seven rebounds in 50 minutes.
                    • Accuracy
                      • The Milwaukee Bucks led by as much as 19 in the fourth quarter but lost because they didn't do the little things they needed to seal the deal during regulation.
                      • Anthony Davis played a career-high 52 minutes and poured in 34 points while grabbing 23 rebounds and blocking four shots.
                      • Giannis Antetokounmpo had a particularly rough time, going 1-of -6 and spoiling his triple double.
                      • The Lakers have won their last four games without LeBron James.
                    • Deception (30%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Doc Rivers had a simple explanation for the Lakers' loss when he said 'We let our foot off and we got burned.' However, this statement does not accurately reflect what happened in the game. The Bucks were leading by 19 points at one point but lost due to poor play from their stars. Secondly, the article quotes Doc Rivers saying that Anthony Davis played a game-high 52 minutes and went off to lead all scorers with 34 points, while also recording 23 rebounds and four blocked shots. However, this is not entirely accurate as Davis only scored two more than his teammate Austin Reaves who had a triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Thirdly, the article states that Giannis Antetokounmpo went 1-of-6 from the free throw line which is not entirely accurate as he only missed two of his six attempts.
                      • Doc Rivers' statement 'We let our foot off and we got burned.' does not accurately reflect what happened in the game. The Bucks were leading by 19 points at one point but lost due to poor play from their stars.
                    • Fallacies (70%)
                      The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when he quotes Doc Rivers as the source of information about the game. This is a form of informal fallacy because it assumes that what one person says must be true without any evidence or reasoning provided to support their claim.
                      • March 27, 2024 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers had a simple explanation for his team blowing a 19-point lead in a 128-124 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. After watching his team lead by 16 after the first quarter and 14 entering the fourth quarter before losing, Rivers told reporters the following: "We let our foot off and we got burned. That's all that is. When we played right at the beginning of the game, it was beautiful basketball. We stopped playing right and thought we could still win and we couldn't."
                      • The Bucks were essentially playing at full strength and the Lakers were without superstar LeBron James, who did not play Tuesday due to ankle soreness.
                      • Anthony Davis went off to lead all scorers with 34 points, while also recording 23 rebounds and four blocked shots. Also, Austin Reaves had a triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
                      • The three of them combined to go 22-of-23 from the free-throw line
                      • Milwaukee led by as much as 19 in the fourth quarter
                    • Bias (85%)
                      The author uses the phrase 'let our foot off' to describe how the Bucks lost their lead. This is an example of a metaphor that implies one side is responsible for losing and another side did not contribute to it. The use of this language creates a sense of blame on one team, which can be seen as biased.
                      • We let our foot off and we got burned.
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication