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LeBron James says the Los Angeles Lakers 'can't shoot a penny in the ocean.'

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The Los Angeles Lakers are following in their last season's footsteps, starting the new campaign slowly.

Free throws this season

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After the latest loss against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Purple & Gold are off to a 0-3 start. What's even more concerning for Darvin Ham's squad than their win-loss record is shooting percentages.

"We can't shoot a penny in the ocean," LeBron James told reporters following the Lakers' third loss in a row. "But it hasn't stopped us from competing or defending. That's given us a chance in all three games to win."

After three matches, Los Angeles has been 25-of-118 from the 3-point range this season.

According to ESPN Stats & Info, the 21.2% shooting from outside through the first three opening games is the second-worst among all teams in NBA history. The only team to do worse was the 2018 Atlanta Hawks with 21.0%.

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