2010-2011 NBA Preseason: Lakers Lose to FC Barcelona, Should LA Fans Panic?

Or course not. The Lakers lost an exhibition game to a Euroleague team today. This victory for Barcelona marks just the fifth time a European team has knocked off an NBA team since 2005. What is significant about this particular game is that the two-time reigning world champions were the losers.

Los Angeles struggled mightily from the field, going 29 for 85 (including 0 for 14 from three-point range). Their inability to hit open outside shots plagued them throughout the 2009-2010 season and it looks as though they may still be dealing with that issue.

This is a problem that could haunt them if they are forced to play against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals this year. The Heat have a very athle...

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