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LeBron James Questions Lakers' Experience, 'Sense of Urgency' After Loss vs. Pelicans

LeBron James isn't sure whether his Los Angeles Lakers have what it takes to reach this year's playoffs.

After suffering a 128–115 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, James questioned whether the Lakers have the experience to help them qualify for the postseason.

"How many know what's at stake if you've never been there?" James asked Saturday. "I'm playing devil's advocate, you know? It's kind of a fine line when you talk about that, because when you've never been there or know what it takes to actually shoot for something like that, sometimes you're afraid to get uncomfortable.