Anthony Davis Urges Patience After Lakers' Loss in Debut for New Additions

Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton show defensive promise, but Lakers struggle offensively in loss to the Cavaliers.

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 12 points in their first game with new players Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, following the trade of D'Angelo Russell.
Anthony Davis expressed optimism about the potential of the new roster, emphasizing the need for time to integrate Finney-Smith and Milton into the team's system.
Finney-Smith contributed defensively, showcasing his ability to guard multiple positions, but struggled offensively, missing both of his three-point attempts.
The Lakers' three-point shooting was a significant issue, with the team hitting just 25.7% from beyond the arc, compared to the Cavaliers' 18 made three-pointers.
Coach JJ Redick acknowledged the challenges of replacing Russell's playmaking and three-point shooting, while Finney-Smith voiced confidence in the team's potential to improve with better execution and chemistry.